As a rule, a new version of Android is released in the fall, but this year Google has unexpectedly broken the tradition. There stable build of Android 13 is already available for download, but only for a limited number of branded smartphones. We remind you that the official release on a stable basis takes place between September and October, as a rule.
Android 13 has been released for several Google Pixel devices, but not only. In fact, even Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro have been updated
The latest version of the operating system is already available for some owners of Google Pixel 4, Pixel 5 series e Pixel 6. If the update didn't arrive via OTA, you can install Android 13 manually using a system image. In the company's official blog, Samir samat, Google's vice president of product management for Android and Google Play, also has confirmed all key changes awaiting users of the latest operating system.
One of the most important innovations of Android 13 is Material you. Unlike last year's version of the operating system, it allows third-party applications to adapt their design to that of the system. The regular media player has also changed, which now automatically changes appearance depending on the cover of the album being played. This feature is also relevant for browser playback controls.
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Another useful feature of Android 13 is the ability to assign different interface languages for individual applications. Furthermore, the developers note the improvement of the "sleep mode“: Its new features (background dimming and a modified dark interface) encourage users to go to bed on time. Google has paid particular attention to privacy concerns. With the new version of Android 13, users have a more control over how apps access media files on the device. Now you can manually select photos and videos that some apps can access. Another innovation is the automatic deletion of copied text from the clipboard history after a certain time.
Android 13 also offers more control over app notifications. Also, among the useful changes are support for the technology spatial Audio and the standard Bluetooth Low Energy, which provides lower latency when streaming audio and also allows the gadget to stream audio to multiple devices at the same time.
Finally, some improvements have been made to the tactile input recognition algorithm. The operating system also brought the support HDR for third-party camera apps, improved multitasking on tablets, and the ability to copy and paste across multiple devices. The company has not yet announced one release date for the public version of Android 13.
