Google is now testing Android 14 potentially new feature, which allows users to clone apps to log in to separate accounts simultaneously if they want to.
Although a similar feature is already available on the devices of giant phone makers like Samsung, Google is reportedly now working on it too.
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Android 14 Clone App Feature
Google looks to be working on a clone apps feature for Android 14, as per a recent report by Android Authority. The renowned tech giant is reportedly testing it out after other phone makers brought it to their users.
XDA Developers notes in its report that the search giant seems to be silently developing a new feature on Android.
The news outlet disclosed that Google is testing a new feature, aptly called "cloned apps" in time for the release of Android 14.
The leaked "Cloned Apps" interface says that it should let users "create a second instance of an app." This allows them to "use two accounts at the same time."
It is worth noting that the new feature is available beneath the "Settings" app. It sits along with other app options like "Default apps" and "Screen Time."
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How Cloning Apps Work
And as such, it might not take long before Android starts allowing users to create a clone of an app, which should let users sign in to two accounts at once.
If you are handling multiple accounts, some apps might make it difficult for you to switch from one another. Most platforms these days allow logging in to more than a single account, but some limit it to a certain number. That is where cloning apps enter the picture.
Before cloning an app, XDA Developers note that users need to create their "clone user profile," where they would install cloned apps.
The new feature, which Google is reportedly testing out, gives users an option to delete their cloned apps in Settings. So if you decide to stick to a single account, you may ditch the second app right away.
Android 14 Better Support for Foldables
According to The Verge, Google is also testing better Android 14 support for foldable devices and other larger displays. It includes a new maximum font scaling of up to 200%.
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However, it is worth noting that the search giant has yet to confirm such a new feature. So it remains to be seen if these options are actually rolling out once Android 14 debuts.
The tech giant might continue their development with significant improvements along the way. However, Google might decide to scrap them later on. So we could only tell once the renowned firm started dishing out the all-new Android 14 to its users.
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