Amid a flurry of rumored features and improvements, Google has finally released the first Android 14 Developer Preview. The release is in step with previous versions of Android. The developer preview comes with a myriad of changes, including backend and user-facing. Since Android is what powers billions of devices around the world, people are naturally excited about Android 14 and what it brings to the table. Let's check out all the details below.

Google has always had a habit of attaching sweet dessert codenames to its Android releases. Android 14 is no different. The tech giant calls the new Android Upside Down Cake, which is certainly an interesting moniker. Although codenames are not widely used now, Google has of course kept the tradition of keeping interesting names for its Android releases.

Google continues its commitment to support tablets and foldable form factors. The latest version of Android, which originally started in Android 12L and 13, will continue the work of creating a consistent experience for all screen sizes and form factors. To help developers create apps that adapt to different screen sizes, Google is creating new elements, including window size classes, activity embedding, slider layout, and more, all of which will be supported in Jetpack Compose.

The company has also updated its guidance for developers on how to deal with larger screens. This will help developers keep an updated eye on how their apps will perform on different devices. Attention has also been paid to additional learning opportunities and multi-device experiences that will pave the way for a unified experience.