Google with the new Pixel 8 smartphone also introduced new features for business and enterprise customers, like updates to Work Profile.
Android 14 brings sideways swipe
Android’s Work Profile lets you differentiate personal and corporate data. With the latest Android 14, you can easily switch between personal and Work Profiles in Google apps by swiping sideways on the profile picture that appears in the top-right corner. (Swiping up/down today already lets you switch between all signed-on accounts.)
Meanwhile, you can have work-related screenshots automatically saved to the Work Profile, while screen sharing can be limited to a single app when Casting so you “avoid accidentally sharing a personal screen when casting [your] device onto, say, a conference room screen.”
Apps like Google Messages will let you view all contacts without switching profiles. You can also search in the Settings app for Work Profile preferences and device policies.
Android 14 also increases the “default lock screen PIN number from four digits to six,” so the number of possible combinations goes from 10,000 to 1 million. At the same time, you can optionally skip having to tap enter.
Here’s the official statement:
For more information on Android’s ongoing security and compliance efforts, check out the latest version of the Android Security Paper.