The Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 update from Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has introduced a series of user-oriented modifications despite its primary focus being on bug fixes.
What Happened: 9to5Google reported on Friday that the new Android update, while primarily aimed at rectifying software bugs, has brought several user-oriented changes. One of the key changes includes the introduction of a High-Quality Mode for webcams, potentially leading to higher power consumption and device heating.
Android 14 makes using your phone’s superior camera as a webcam easy, but there’s a catch. The built-in webcam feature delivers noticeably lower video quality than Apple’s Continuity Camera and even third-party webcam apps on the same Android device. This suggests that Google has prioritized battery life over image quality with the Android feature, which is a downside for users who need high-quality video for even short calls.
Here’s what’s new –
- A new “High Quality Mode” for Android webcams (from Android 15 DP2) was spotted, potentially improving image quality but impacting battery life.
- The update improves widget suggestions, which are now accompanied by app icons.
- Modifies Gboard’s vibration settings.
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