Larger font sizes: Android 14 supports font scaling up to 200%, which can help users with low vision or those who prefer bigger text
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Per-app language preferences: Android 14 allows users to set different languages for different apps, which can be useful for multilingual users or those who want to learn a new language
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Grammatical inflection API: Android 14 provides a new API that can help developers add support for languages that have grammatical gender, such as Spanish, French, or German
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OpenJDK 17 updates: Android 14 includes features and improvements that align with the OpenJDK 17 LTS release, such as library updates and Java 17 language support for app and platform developers
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Android 14 introduces new APIs that allow developers to query paths to find out what’s inside of them, interpolate between paths whose structures match exactly, and enable morphing effects
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Android 14 requires apps to request a new permission to schedule exact alarms, which can affect apps that rely on precise timing or background tasks
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Android 14 mandates apps to specify at least one foreground service type for each foreground service within their app, which can affect apps that use multiple types of services or don’t declare them properly
Cons
Android 14 still suffers from poor camera quality when using third-party apps or social media platforms, such as Instagram or TikTok, which can result in fuzzy and choppy videos or photos
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Android 14 still lacks some features and optimizations for tablets and foldable devices, such as better app scaling, seamless screen transitions, and more native support for larger screens
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Android 14 still does not offer a comprehensive backup and restore solution, unlike iOS, which can make it difficult to transfer data and settings from one device to another or recover from a factory reset