Android 14 Release Date, Supported Devices, and Must-Know Features

In this hub, we will be summarizing everything there is to know about Android 14, including current and expected features, supported devices, and so on.

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Android 14 release date

Android 14 was released alongside the Pixel 8 series in early October 2023, which is significantly later than Android's usual release schedule. Previously, Google usually releases the latest flavor of Android in late August or early September,

Android 14 is now officially out for all eligible Pixel phones. Multiple Android flagships from other brands are also getting their taste of Android 14. 

This was typically followed by an official full release of the software to all eligible Pixel devices in late summer. Thereafter, it's up to individual Android manufacturers to develop Android 14 updates for their devices, most often with a custom skin on. 

Android 14 current version

The first developer beta of Android 14 was released in early February 2023, allowing developers to work with the upcoming Android release, prepare their apps accordingly and update them ahead of time.

In March 2023, Google released the second developer beta of Android 14, which contained further under-the-hood improvements to the operating system and laid the underlying groundwork for more features and functionalities.

In April 2023, Google released the so-called "Beta 1" build, which was full of quality updates and commenced early testing with APIs targeting Android 14. 

On August 10, Android 14 beta 5 was released with under-the-hood improvements and little to no user-facing changes, readying for the final release of the operating system to the world likely later in August or early September.

In early September, yet another beta was released instead of the stable version that we anticipated. 

Android 14 has been officially out since October, 2023.