Android 14 for TV now has a picture-in-picture mode

Google has unveiled a new version of Android TV OS based on Android 14. The most exciting feature for users will be support for picture-in-picture mode. This will allow for more multitasking, with one app running in full screen mode and another in a small window.

It’s not yet clear whether all TVs will support the feature, though. Google has said that «PiP mode will be available on «eligible Android 14» TV models.

And it’s not clear whether all TVs will support it.

Also, Android 14 for TV has promised improved performance and lower power consumption. Device startup time will decrease, in some cases by up to four seconds. Meanwhile, budget TVs will also see a performance boost.

Budget TVs will also see a performance boost.

The new version of the OS also adds new special features such as color correction for users with color vision impairments, enhanced text options for users with other vision problems, and simplified navigation for users with motor skills impairments.

The new version of the OS also adds new special features such as color correction for users with color vision impairments, enhanced text options for users with other vision problems, and simplified navigation for users with motor skills impairments.

Google said the Android TV OS reached 220 million active devices per month, up 47% from last year.

Finally, Google is encouraging developers to start migrating their apps from the old Leanback UI toolkit to the new Compose for TV.

Below, a presentation video of the new Android 14 for TV that shows all the new features.