The release date of Android 14 may see a shift to the next month, as per recent online reports. Google, which was initially anticipated to unveil the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code for the next iteration of its Android OS this Tuesday, might now postpone it to October. This potential delay aligns with the upcoming launch of Google's Pixel 8 series smartphones. Concurrently, Google has unveiled a new three-dimensional Android logo set to grace Android devices in the coming months.
Details shared on Wednesday indicate that Google has notified original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that the Android 14 Security Release Notes, containing information about resolved vulnerabilities, will be released on October 4. The decision to delay the release was made rather late, catching OEMs off guard who were expecting it on Tuesday.
Speculation arises that the new Android 14 release date could coincide with the debut of the Pixel 8 series. Historically, Google has released the source code for its next Android OS just ahead of the launch of its new smartphone models. Last year, Android 13 and its source code were released in September, with the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro unveiled the following month.
On Tuesday, Google announced the latest quarterly Feature Drop update. The first feature, Image Q&A on Lookout, offers audio descriptions for images and allows users to ask follow-up questions. Additionally, the At a Glance widget has received AI enhancements to provide details about upcoming flights, weather, and other critical information on the home screen.
Furthermore, Google is introducing support for unknown tracker alerts, enabling Android phones to identify and thwart unknown and unwanted Bluetooth trackers from pinpointing their location. Gmail users can now benefit from a new email translation feature, and WhatsApp users can access their chats directly from their Wear OS smartwatches.
In a visual update, Google is revamping the Android logo to feature a three-dimensional bug droid with a capitalized name. This refreshed 3D bug droid logo and updated Android branding are expected to appear on smartphones in the coming months.