The anticipation overAndroid 14has been growing, despite few details on its features and release date being confirmed. Beta releases have been rolling out since earlier this year, and as the final kinks are worked out, rumors on its launch date are becoming more believable. An updated post on a Telus forum now suggests that Android 14 could be released as soon as this week.
According to a forum update on theTeluswebsite, Google could launch Android 14 in tandem with the Pixel 8 on October 4 (via9to5Google). The website labels it as Android U, which matches Google’s dessert name for this release,Android Upside Down Cake. This move would be similar to when the company debuted Android 12 on the Android Open Source Project alongside the release of the Pixel 6. Beginning with the Pixel 4a, the rest of the Pixel line is expected to start receiving the update on October 4.
One reason for skepticism with this report is that Google did not include the Pixel 4a with its Android 14 beta program — only the 4a 5G. But it wouldn’t be out of the question for both devices to receive the update, considering hardware is almost identical and the Pixel 4a 5G ispromised supportthrough November 2023.
Previously, some believed that Android 14 could drop as soon as August, which would be in line with the timing of past updates. When weheard rumor of a delaythat month, we were still hoping for a September release — but instead, we gotone last Android 13 security updatetwo weeks later than usual.
Ultimately, Android 14’s beta program ended on September 20 whenGoogle released the first Quarterly Platform Release buildof its new OS version, kicking off the beta program for its December Pixel Feature Drop. So we knew the first stable build of Android 14 was imminent, but it appears we have a date. Presumably, Google will have addressed all known flaws after putting the extra time to good use, but there is only so much that can be done about bugs before a launch — after all, you’re able to’t predict the future.
Google is planning to host its annual Made By Google event in New York City on October 4, and it’s expected to be the launching point for several products and services from the tech giant. We’re not sure if Android 14 will make its debut at the event or if it will receive a less ceremonious release on Google’s blog, but you canlive stream the Pixel keynoteto find out. You won’t have to wait long, either — the event starts at 10 a.m. ET.
