Android 13 it seems to be almost there. But we are still waiting for Android 12! No, seriously, the first build for developers was released yesterday evening and the developers wasted no time. Thanks to the likes of Mishaal Rahman, formerly XDA and now esper.io, we become aware of the Prime news that this version brings with it. Some time ago, some features were already been revealed.
Android 13 has practically arrived, while many are waiting for Android 12. Here is the news of the first Developer Preview
Google has released a beta version of the mobile operating system Android 13 Developer Preview. The first build is aimed exclusively at developers, but now enthusiasts can try it out. There aren't that many global changes in the operating system yet. Android 13, codenamed Tiramisù use themes Material you updates that will be available not only on Google smartphones.
Absolutely all application icons can now be colored in the color of the selected theme and taking into account the dark or light design of the interface. In addition, there also comes the ability to select language settings for each specific application. A completely new photo selector (including related APIs) separate from the service responsible for selecting other documents. A new security feature on Android 13 allows you to choose which specific photos or videos to grant access to the app, instead of granting permission to the entire gallery.
Furthermore, the third-party app now they can add your own panes to the quick settings section. To do this, developers will have the appropriate API.
Other news already found:
- changes to the Pixel Launcher designed for foldable devices and gadgets with large screens
- ability to split the screen in half from picture-in-picture mode
- grant guest profiles theaccess to installed apps on the device
- deactivation of vibration when activating silent mode
According to what was later revealed, Furthermore, Android 13 will continue to develop the project Mainline, which allows update system components via Google Play. For example, this will allow the new photo selection feature to be implemented on older versions of Android as well.
When will Android 13 be released? Developer previews will arrive in February-March. The stable release of Android 13 will take place between end of the summer or l 'early autumn 2022. The new operating system is already available on the Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a and Pixel 6 series smartphones.
Source | Google
