When is Android 14 coming out and will my phone receive the free upgrade?

ANDROID users are slowly getting hold of the very latest version on their smartphones as part of a massive rollout.

Google has worked on a load of fresh features for its Android 14 update, including better battery optimisation, photo boosts and AI.

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What's new in Android 14?

The AI element can be used in texts to make reply suggestions.

And there's greater lock screen options and wallpapers, privacy and security dashboard improvements among the changes too.

Android users can now create parallax effect wallpapers using their own photos and even generative AI wallpapers based on text prompts.

Google - which runs Android - has made some changes to improve battery life as well, adjusting how the operating system handles background tasks such as downloads.

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Android 14 also allows users to receive notification flashes across all compatible devices, not just Samsung handsets.

There is also better hearing aid support for people who are hard of hearing.

A brand new hearing aid page allows you to choose which sounds go to your hearing aid, instead of lumping them with other Bluetooth devices.

In terms of security, Google has added a new feature that will warn users each month when the apps they share data with have changed their data policies.

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When is the new version of Android released?

Google first revealed details about Android 14 in February 2023.

Initially it was thought that the final version would be available in August.

Finally, Google launched Android 14 alongside its big Pixel unveiling on October 4.

But as any Android user will know, that doesn't mean you receive the update right away.

Can I get Android 14 on my phone?

Android 14 is slowly making its way across the globe, phone to phone.

The newer your device, the better chance it has of receiving the update sooner.

And don't forget, as time goes on some phones stop receiving updates.

You'll need to check with your phone's manufacturer to find out when - or if - Android 14 is coming.

Most companies commit to at least three Android upgrades - so if you've had Android 11, Android 12 and Android 13 already, your chances aren't looking great.

As Google owns Pixel and Android, Pixels are usually pretty speedy at receiving new versions.

Samsung is also pretty fast at rolling it out to their recent phones.

The firm most recently revealed when all its most recent handsets will get it.

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Other companies like OnePlus have stated which devices will receive it - with a roll out starting since September.

• Flagship series: 8T, 9, 9 Pro, 9R, 9RT, 10 Pro, 10T, 10R 11, 11R , Open
• Nord series: Nord 2T, Nord 3
• Nord CE series: Nord CE2 Lite, Nord CE3, Nord CE3 Lite
• N series: N30

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