


network constraints such as unmetered WiFi). The new user-initiated data transfer job type, which makes the experience of managing large user-initiated uploads and downloads smoother by leveraging JobScheduler's constraints (e.g.A new requirement to declare foreground service types and request type-specific permissions, which clarify when it's reasonable to use foreground services.Since One UI 6.0, foreground services of apps targeting Android 14 will be guaranteed to work as intended so long as they are developed according to Android's new foreground service API policy.” - SamsungĪs mentioned in the Android 14 Developer Preview 1 blog post, we have: “To strengthen the Android platform, our collaboration with Google has resulted in a unified policy that we expect will create a more consistent and reliable user experience for Galaxy users. We are excited to announce that Samsung, representing one of Android’s longest partnerships, is our first partner on this journey: Looking to solve these consistency challenges, we are announcing deeper partnerships with Android hardware manufacturers to help ensure APIs for background work are supported predictably and consistently across the ecosystem. One such challenge we have heard from the community involves restrictions on foreground services and background work that make it harder for you to create apps that work across different device models.

While this openness unlocks great opportunities, with so many unique devices, it can make your life harder as a developer. This openness also enables smart features in cars, watches, and televisions. The openness of the Android platform enables innovation in new mobile form factors like foldable phones. Today, Android powers a rich and open ecosystem of devices serving billions of users around the world. Since its inception, Android has been designed to be the world’s first open and innovative platform for mobile devices. Posted by Sanat Kamal Bahl, Product Manager, Android Frameworks
