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New Google Android 14 feature coming! Know the big benefit it will bring

Alphabet's latest Android 14 QPR 2 beta introduces a potential game-changer – the "Convert to eSIM" option. While it is visible in device settings, its current functionality remains inactive. This move signifies a shift towards eSIMs, mirroring Apple's recent iPhone developments.

By: HT TECH
Updated on: Jan 17 2024, 08:55 IST
1. Android 14 QPR 2 Announcement:Alphabet Inc unveiled the Android 14 QPR 2 update quite some time ago, promising enhanced features for compatible devices, with a focus on innovations like converting physical SIMs to eSIMs. (Amazon)
1/6 1. Android 14 QPR 2 Announcement:Alphabet Inc unveiled the Android 14 QPR 2 update quite some time ago, promising enhanced features for compatible devices, with a focus on innovations like converting physical SIMs to eSIMs. (Amazon)
2. Convert to eSIM Option:And soon, Android users may have the ability to convert their physical SIM cards to eSIMs through a new feature called "Convert to eSIM," visible in the SIMs menu within the Network and Internet section of Android 14 devices.  (Amazon)
2/6 2. Convert to eSIM Option:And soon, Android users may have the ability to convert their physical SIM cards to eSIMs through a new feature called "Convert to eSIM," visible in the SIMs menu within the Network and Internet section of Android 14 devices.  (Amazon)
3. Limited Usefulness for Now:While the "Convert to eSIM" option is present in the Settings menu, it currently doesn't perform any action. As most Android devices globally still rely on physical SIMs, the feature may not be immediately practical unless additional benefits are introduced.  (Amazon)
3/6 3. Limited Usefulness for Now:While the "Convert to eSIM" option is present in the Settings menu, it currently doesn't perform any action. As most Android devices globally still rely on physical SIMs, the feature may not be immediately practical unless additional benefits are introduced.  (Amazon)
4. Shifting to eSIMs:The evolving digital landscape may eventually push users towards adopting eSIMs for a more efficient connectivity experience. The transition might resemble Apple's move in the latest iPhones to eliminate the traditional SIM card slot.  (Amazon)
4/6 4. Shifting to eSIMs:The evolving digital landscape may eventually push users towards adopting eSIMs for a more efficient connectivity experience. The transition might resemble Apple's move in the latest iPhones to eliminate the traditional SIM card slot.  (Amazon)
5. Convenience in SIM Conversion:Android 14's new feature streamlines the process of converting from a physical SIM to an eSIM, eliminating the need for users to contact their SIM providers and navigate through a lengthy conversion process.  (Amazon)
5/6 5. Convenience in SIM Conversion:Android 14's new feature streamlines the process of converting from a physical SIM to an eSIM, eliminating the need for users to contact their SIM providers and navigate through a lengthy conversion process.  (Amazon)
6. Additional Features and Innovations:Analyst Mishaal Rahman has unveiled more Android 14 features, including fast transitioning between old and new devices, combined data for system and app updates, and the possibility of a new taskbar for foldable smartphones and tablets. (Amazon)
6/6 6. Additional Features and Innovations:Analyst Mishaal Rahman has unveiled more Android 14 features, including fast transitioning between old and new devices, combined data for system and app updates, and the possibility of a new taskbar for foldable smartphones and tablets. (Amazon)
First Published Date: 17 Jan, 08:55 IST

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