We’re not anticipating the completed model of Android 14 to roll out for one more two or three months, however the beta model has simply had a giant replace, with Android 14 Beta Three now right here, full with new lock display screen customization choices for Pixel telephones.

These options – noticed in Beta Three by Mishaal Rahman – have been beforehand teased at Google I/O 2023, they usually mean you can change the colours, dimension, and magnificence of the lock display screen clock, in addition to selecting which shortcuts to show on the lock display screen.

For the clock, you possibly can select from numerous digital choices together with one analog one, whereas for the shortcuts, you have got a alternative of mute, gadget controls (for sensible dwelling units), Google Pockets, digicam, don’t disturb, video name, flashlight, and a QR code scanner.

This is a fast display screen recording displaying off the brand new lock display screen clock choices in Android 14 Beta 3. pic.twitter.com/L8cjWsVls0June 7, 2023

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You’ll be able to place one within the backside left nook and one within the backside proper, or select to not show shortcuts. Disappointingly although you’re restricted to these choices, so you possibly can’t have really customized shortcuts.

Nonetheless, this ought to be a useful replace, and convey the Pixel collection extra consistent with what’s doable on the iPhone 14, together with the opposite greatest iPhones, particularly since iOS 16 launched an identical characteristic. And whereas this implementation isn’t presently supported by different Android handsets, some producers have been providing equally succesful lock display screen customization for some time, anyway.

Interface tweaks and a brand new tutorial

This isn’t the one new characteristic within the Android 14 Beta Three although, as Rahman additionally studies that there’s a brand new tutorial for gesture navigation, and there are numerous small interface tweaks, equivalent to a brand new charging indicator, themed icons now having extra vibrant colours, and extra rounded buttons within the screenshot preview.

So the improved lock display screen customization is certainly the headline characteristic, however there are a couple of different issues that customers would possibly respect too.

Notably although, this beta has been launched on the schedule Google beforehand set, which suggests we ought to be on course for a completed launch, possible in August or September. As such, there shouldn’t be too lengthy to go now, and we’d advocate most customers wait till the ultimate model is prepared, since betas at all times have bugs.

That stated, if you happen to actually need the most recent Android 14 beta now and you’ve got a appropriate cellphone, you possibly can head to our tips on how to obtain the Android 14 beta information for full step-by-step directions.