Android 14 also includes other customizable features such as lock screen customizations, situational widgets, and a monochromatic theme. Google aims to make personalization more approachable with Android 14, borrowing from Apple's playbook. Android 14 is currently rolling out on supported Pixel devices and will be available on select devices from Samsung Galaxy, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Tecno, Vivo, and Xiaomi later this year.
Key takeaways:
- Google is launching the new Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, along with the public release of Android 14, which includes a new AI wallpaper generator feature.
- The AI wallpaper feature allows users to generate a new background on their Pixel device using Google’s text-to-image diffusion model.
- The generative AI wallpapers are initially only available on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, but availability is expected to expand in the future.
- Android 14, which includes many customizable features, is rolling out now on supported Pixel devices and will be available on select devices from other companies later this year.