The first Android 14 developer preview focuses on accessibility
It wouldn't be February without a peek at Google's next mobile OS. Sure enough, the company hasthe first Android 14 developer preview to help app creators target the new platform. This time around, the initial priorities are accessibility, battery life and security. You can scale fonts to a much larger size , and smarter scaling makes text more readable.
Android 14 DP1 also includes some under-the-hood improvements that can make the most of your battery and screen. There are tighter controls on alarms, foreground tasks and internal broadcasts, all of which can reduce power consumption. It should also be easier to build apps for foldable phones and tablets, so you may see software that makes better use of your hardware's visual real estate.. Google will require that apps target at least Android 6.
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