When it comes to technological innovations, Google developers are never asleep as they’re always working hard on a new version. Having seen the slew of features that appeared in Android 2022, it makes sense to wonder what to expect in 2023. If you’re thinking about upgrading your device to Android 14, here are the upcoming features to watch out for.
Apple devices with iOS 14.5 or later already sport this feature and we’re expecting Android to catch up by allowing the usage of two 5G SIMS simultaneously at the same time. While most smartphones come with 5G support, it’s usually on one SIM at a time but with this improvement, both SIM slots will be active at the same time just like it currently happens with 4G smartphones.
Privacy is currently a big issue around the world and Apple already introduced privacy controls in iOS 14.5. With this feature in Android 14, users will be able to decide if they want to be tracked. Since Google is an advertising company, we may not see exactly the same feature like Apple but tech experts believe Google will come up with a system that works for both users and advertisers.
Although there are tons of third-party launchers on Google’s Play Store, they are unable to provide a smooth transition between the home screen, the ‘Recents’ overview and apps. This has forced users to either stick with pre-installed launchers or sacrifice consistent animations for more advanced customizability. Although there are security concerns about letting custom launchers hook more deeply into the system, it’s expected that Google will find a way around them in Android 14.
Android 13 currently sports Wi-Fi 6 but with recent advancements in Wi-Fi technology, we may see an upgrade to the latest Wi-Fi 7 standards for faster speeds and range. If you have no idea what Wi-Fi 7 is all about, it is the latest standard, delivering significant performance increases. It boasts great internet speeds and consistent low latency to support a maximum throughput of at least 30 gigabits per seconds. That’s more than three times what Wi-Fi 6 offers.
One of the consistent improvements in the world of Android over the years is the increasing sophisticated array of camera sensors and it may go a notch higher in 2023. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset features a range of technologies including the Cognitive ISP, which improves photos and videos in real time. The chip also provides support for newer advanced camera hardware, which invariably means we may see a much higher camera array with up to 200MP sensors, real-time image processing and more.
A component of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset is the most advanced and fastest AI engine ever released. With this innovation, tech enthusiasts can expect a much faster, efficient and natural language processing that supports multi-language translation as well as AI-based camera features. We may also see improved performance of always-on features like voice assistant, activity detection etc.
Now that Android 13 is out, it’s perfectly in order to start anticipating the next big thing. The above are among the top upcoming new features that may come with Android phones in 2023.