Android 14 Beta 3 packs new stulys-specific features

2023-06-09

Android 14"s third beta is out now and some of its features attract the attention of code tinkerers.

The most interesting is a set of stylus-specific settings that might hint at Google"s plans for a stylus for the Pixel Tablet (or dare we hope - the Pixel Fold).

Code inside the Beta 3 reveals that the software will be able to recognize and set different functions to the different buttons on a stylus. There"s a code line for the primary button (the one closest to the tip), for the secondary, a tertiary, and the tail button (the one near or at the top). You"ll also be able to set the software to ignore stylus button presses.

Android 14"s Beta 3 allows you to launch the default note app with the tail button, as well as change which the default app is.

Image source:  Mishaal RahmanImage source: Mishaal Rahman

The expanded functionality could hint that Google is working on a stylus for the Pixel Tablet, which launched without mention of one, but does support the USI 2.0 (Universal Stylus Initiative) type stylus.

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