Google Android 14 Codenamed ‘Android U’ or ‘Upside Down Cake’

Urian B., Tech Times 23 April 2022, 02:04 pm

While Android 13 is still expected to succeed the current Android 12, Google already has a codename for its Android 14. Reports have discovered the codename for Android 14 will be called “Android U” or “Upside Down Cake”. ,

Google Android 14 Codename Discovered: ‘Upside Down Cake’ or ‘Android U’

9to5Google initially saw the codename “Upside Down Cake” or “Android U” in the Android open source project code. The codename of Android 14 was discovered by Google before the release of its upcoming Android 13.

According to TechRadar’s story, the Upside Down Cake is what it looks like with the decorations on the bottom and the whole cake on top. Android 14 is still in its early stages of development and there should be a public beta in the future to find out if users like the new operating system.

Android 13 expected release date October 2022

Android 13 is expected to be rolled out to everyone who has a compatible handset with the current Android 12, launching in October 2021. TechRadar notes that its successor, Android 13, may launch during the same month this year due to the launch date.

However, the publication notes that although Android 13 may launch in October of this year, there is a chance that the operating system may launch earlier than usual. As Google has done before, its Pixels could be the first devices to receive the update.

Android 14 is expected to roll out with the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro first

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are expected to be the first two units to receive Android 14. TechRadar announced a slew of features Android 13 is expected to bring, including one that alerts users when smart tags are being used to stalk them, along with improved notification controls .

As of press time, there aren’t too many details available about Android 14 yet. However, the codename suggests that Google is already working on the update and it could officially launch in 2023.

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Android 13 specs revealed: eSIM support and customization tweaks

TechRadar notes that it’s still hard to imagine what Android 14 could bring because it’s still too early to know what changes the new operating system could bring. However, when it comes to Android 13, Google is expected to bring minor customization tweaks and eSIM support.

Expected improvements for Android 14

The publication noted some of the improvements they expect to see on the upcoming Android 14, including better user privacy, app controls, device security, and better information management.

Previous updates to Android usually covered these areas, and according to the publication, this could mean that Android 14 could do the same. As of press time, however, there has been no official update on what exact features are expected to come from the update.

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