We’ve been on the lookout for more information on Android 14, and Dave Burke, an integral part of Google’s Android team, has just given us a treasure trove. In a recent Reddit AMA, Burke delved deep into the new optimizations coming with ART 14, the updated Android Runtime in Android 14.
The Goal of ART 14
Google had already indicated that ART 14 aims to reduce code size. Specifically, it’s set to reduce code size by an average of 9.3% without affecting performance. In layman’s terms, smaller files are easier on your phone’s memory and storage.
New Optimizations Spilled
Dave Burke didn’t just stop at generalities. He gave us some serious specifics. According to Burke, these optimizations include “dead code elimination, collapse return statements, etc.” These tweaks and features are what contribute to reducing the code size.
Real-World Savings
But what does that mean for your average phone user? Burke translated these tech terms into real-world benefits. An average phone can have 500MB-1GB of optimized code. With the new ART 14 improvements, that translates to a potential savings of 50-100MB. That’s a decent chunk of space saved, which can be crucial for phones with limited storage.
Dave Burke has given us a thorough look at what to expect with ART 14 in the forthcoming Android 14. While we always treat information from AMAs with a bit of caution, this does provide a detailed sneak peek into some exciting updates for Android users. We’ll keep our ears to the ground for more.
Nice optimalization, but some apps are already waay too large and cache horrendous amounts of data