Pixel Feature Drop: the latest news from the QPR 3 beta for Android 14

For a few months, users have had the opportunity to experiment Android 14 in its stable version, widespread not only on Pixel devices, but also on some of the best Android smartphones on the market.

However, there are many innovations that are preparing to be introduced with the periodic Feature Drops, anticipated by the quarterly updates of the QPR beta program that Google offers for its operating system.

Dedicated to the devices of the Pixel line, this consolidated distribution practice has taken root over time: while thanks to it we have a complete list of new features, it is likely that further features will be added or removed in view of the next Feature Drop, considering the dynamism of Google update policies.

More speed to the system

With the next Pixel Feature Drop update, installing all software updates will be faster.
Also the app search drawer will receive an “acceleration”, it will in fact be strengthened to find results more quickly.

Google has revolutionized the Bluetooth toggle interface in the quick settings menu.
Now, upon tapping, a pop-up window will appear allowing you to switch between devices and enable or disable connectivity. Furthermore, this window will directly present the option to pair a new device, making the practice easier.

In a similar way, a revisited pop-up will be introduced at the touch of the toggle Fast Internet.
There Wi-Fi network sharing will be simplified thanks to a new dedicated option, when you select the Wi-Fi connections box, as shown in the photo above.

Screen capture and permissions

The function of screen recording brings improvements in privacy, now allowing you to record videos only for the app for which it is specifically activated.

This option ensures that notifications and other information remain private, not visible on the display, thus offering greater control over the material captured.

The next Feature Drops will then introduce simplified options to quickly manage theaccess to microphone and camera by the apps.
By tapping the appropriate indicator, rather than being redirected to the full-screen privacy menu, where you can revoke permissions, a pop-up window will be shown allowing you to immediately manage access to permissions.

Furthermore, on the lock screen will be displayed if any alarms or Do Not Disturb mode are active.

All the improvements presented are already available for those who have joined the QPR program, while the arrival in a stable version is expected for the next Feature Drop, which will arrive in a time window between March and June.