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Discussion: Is Android going in the right direction?

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With the release of Android 14, which is slowly making its way to more devices, it seems like a good time for a community discussion on the direction of Android development.

Discussion Questions:

  • What do you think about this latest release?
  • Do you think things are going in the right direction?
  • Is there anything you’d like to see prioritized in future releases?
  • Which device are you on?

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Otter@lemmy.ca
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I got the update recently, and don’t really notice anything interesting? It has been running slower recently though

edit: Some apps are busted now too. Spotify is having playback issues for example

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ijeff@lemdro.idA
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This has been my feeling lately. The updates aren’t exciting and all of the goodies are tucked away as Pixel exclusives or Google-specific services (e.g., Google Photos).

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yads@lemmy.ca
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Pulling features out of the core os and into apps is better for users though. Keeps the os lean and updates can roll out to users quicker.

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ijeff@lemdro.idA
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The problem is when those features don’t make it to other devices.

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Whirlybird@aussie.zone
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Not when the features only come to apps on pixels and nothing else.

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Kecessa@sh.itjust.works
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Heck, I’ve got a pixel 7 and wouldn’t be able to tell you what’s new with 14 🤷

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candyman337@sh.itjust.works
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My opinion is that they need to leave it tf alone for the most part and just do updates and good features. Let phone makers do with it what they want.

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giloronfoo@beehaw.org
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Isn’t that good though? What’s left to add? I don’t want another UI change just because.

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Avid Amoeba@lemmy.ca
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I got a nice 30% boost to my screen-off battery life on my Pixel 6 Pro with the Android 14 update.

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