Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 is here with our first glimpse of December's Pixel Feature Drop

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Google's new OS Android 14 isn't out yet, but its next quarterly release is already in testing.

Many Pixel users had high hopes of already running Android 14, but Google's plans have taken a different route. Instead of the usual August release, the next major OS upgrade is expected to arrive in October. However, Google is forging ahead with its beta program, introducing Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1. In addition to monthly security patches, Google follows a quarterly schedule for updates with significant user-facing changes. Each year, they release one major Android version, followed by three updates focused on adding features before the next major OS update. The new beta program is geared towards Android 14's first Quarterly Platform Release (QPR1), set to officially debut in roughly three months as the December 2023 Pixel Feature Drop.

It's disappointing that Google is discontinuing support for the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5, even though they share the same hardware as the 5a. While it's true that the 4a 5G and 5 were promised Android version updates only until November 2023 and October 2023, respectively, it's still frustrating. On a more positive note, Pixel 5a owners can expect to receive updates for Android 14 QPR2 and Android 14 QPR3 in the future, so there's something to look forward to for the Pixel 5a users.

Google has updated its Android 14 beta downloads page, share page and users are reporting the availability of the OTA (Over-The-Air) update. This update should be rolling out to all participants in the Android Beta Program. If you were part of the Android 14 beta but prefer not to join the QPR1 beta, you'll need to exit the beta program and decline today's update to eventually receive the stable Android 14 build when it becomes available to eligible devices.

This build carries a version number of U1B1.230908, and it has a security patch date of September 2023. The release notes by the Google team mentioned several bug fixes, but we don't expect much of the new feature drop functionality to be operational in this version. Google has, however, called out Android 14's user override settings for large-screen devices as a feature it recommends you test. How to check if your Android phone is eligible for the latest Operating System Update. 

Launch the Settings app → navigate to System → click on System update, then click the Check for update button to see if the new update of Android is available for your device.

Here's whats new.

1. 

Android has introduced a new feature in settings that displays battery information. You can access these settings by going to Settings > About phone > Battery information, where you'll find details like the battery's manufacturing date and cycle count. It's important to note that not all devices will provide this information.

However, it's worth mentioning that this page doesn't include the battery statistic that many users are likely interested in the state of health, which indicates the remaining estimated full charge capacity as a percentage relative to the rated capacity of the battery.

2. 

The setting previously known as "double-line clock" in Settings > Display > Lock screen has now been rebranded as "dynamic clock." When you turn off this option, the clock on your lock screen will consistently appear as a single line in the top left corner. This is also one of the new feature that will be included in the new update of Android version.

3. 

Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 is introducing a fresh lock screen clock style called "Metro" for Pixel devices. Here's a preview of what it looks like (see picture above).

4. 

In Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1, when you pair a Bluetooth device, you now have the option to select its "audio device type." You can pick from Speaker, Headphones, Car Kit, Hearing Aid, or any other audio type. The "spatial audio" toggle is only visible when the audio device type is configured as "Headphones."

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