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.
![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. Android 14 QPR 2 Announcement](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2024/01/16/original/j_1705446488194.jpg)
![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 Option](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2024/01/16/original/h_1705446488177.jpg)
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![3. Limited Usefulness for Now:While the Limited Usefulness for Now](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2024/01/16/original/hg_1705446488127.jpg)
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![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. Shifting to eSIMs](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2024/01/16/original/g_1705446488249.jpg)
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![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. Convenience in SIM Conversion](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2024/01/16/original/t_1705446488250.jpg)
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![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. Additional Features and Innovations](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2024/01/16/original/ttr_1705446488250.jpg)
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First Published Date: 17 Jan, 08:55 IST
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