14 DAY TRIAL // The good folks over at Mojang have just announced that beta 0.14.0 is now available for Minecraft: Pocket Edition on Android devices.
According to developers, this update will be available to Minecraft: Pocket Edition and Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition beta in the near future.
However, Android users will be able to download the beta via Google Play Store. In order to do that, they will need an Android device and Minecraft: Pocket Edition for Android purchased from Google Play store. Also, Minecraft fans must opt onto the Minecraft: Pocket Edition Beta program.
As soon as you join the beta program, the update will be automatically downloaded and installed on your Android device. Keep in mind, though, that it might take a few days for the beta update to appear on your smartphone.
Along with the launch announcement, Mojang also revealed the most significant changes included in this beta build.
Lots of new features, dozens of bug fixes
There are lots of new features included in build 0.14.0 such as: cauldrons, new achievements, maps, hoppers, dispensers, droppers, slime blocks, creative inventory, witches, repeaters and comparators, red sandstone, ender pearls, double trapped chests, pumpkin hats and mob head hats, as well as item frames.
Developers have also confirmed they implemented some tweaks for a smoother gameplay experience, such as cleaned up textures, and replaced Pocket Edition start screen with new UI.
Also, Mojang has announced that baby zombies now have a 15% chance to want to be a jockey. If they want to be a jockey, then upin getting near a player they will look for one of the following to ride before attacking the player (Adult Wolf, Adult Ocelot, Cow, Pig, Sheep, Adult Chicken, Spider or Adult Zombies).
Furthermore, regular screenshots will now be full .png files, while issues with iOS and Android builds and door textures have been fixed. The slime spawning time has been improved too, whereas Ghast eyes, Blazes and Magma Cube Cores have been added.
Last but not least, dozens of bug fixes have been implemented in this update; too many to list here, so check them out below in the official changelog.