How is it going to be?

When Android 14 is released in the fall of 2023, Google’s mobile operating system will bring new customization options. David Burke, VP of Android Engineering, demonstrated many new features using the example of creating custom wallpapers.

• The tools are based on Material You’s design and Create custom wallpapers. Instead of choosing from a number of ready-made options, you will soon be able to define the image your device will create. Additionally, after choosing a few of your favorite emojis, the new tool lets you add them to the wallpaper (up to 14 at once), choose a pattern and background color, put everything together and once the new wallpaper appears on the screen. the main screen, the characters will respond to clicking on them.
• If you want something more spectacular, there is a separate option for it. Creation of “cinematic” wallpapers. This feature uses in-device neural networks to animate your favorite photos. After the photo appears on the main screen, the tilt of the device moves it, creating a parallax effect – the image slightly overlaps with the interface elements, creating a sense of depth.

• Also, Android 14 will receive a function that has been on the iPhone for a long time, but with more flexible settings. provides flexibly customize clock styles, add shortcuts for quick launch Create amazing wallpapers for frequently used apps and lock screen. Unlike a similar function on the iPhone, the location of the items can be selected independently. For example, there is the clock at the top of the screen, and the date, temperature and social media icons on the edges.
• In the fall, Google will also introduce built-in image generator with artificial intelligence directly in the Android settings menu. Thanks to this tool, you will be able to create wallpapers that you cannot find on the internet. It comes with pre-filled prompts that you can customize to streamline the AI ​​control process. When you add an AI wallpaper to your home screen, Material You’s Android system automatically matches the color of all UI elements, including app icons, so they don’t clash with each other.
• Google also plans to add a new one monochrome theme For those who prefer a more restrained look.

Also presented in I/O Magic Compose is a messaging feature that uses Google’s generative artificial intelligence technology to text for you.. The tool provides various styling settings that you can use to give your messages a different style. Google plans to test Magic Compose this summer.

Separately, after the presentation, Google announced that Android 14 will add support for Ultra HDR, allowing you to create photos with more vibrant colors and detailed shadows.

The features that Google rolled out Wednesday are in addition to all the settings the company has already introduced in the public version of Android 14 and previous versions for developers.