Google announced this last Friday the release of Android TV 13 for TVs with the operating system of the same name. With the new version of the smart TV operating system, users will have access to various innovations in terms of Customization of experience and accessibility. There are also a number of resources for developers to expand the possibilities with their applications. Let's see all the details together.
Google has announced Android 13 TV: the new TV operating system brings with it many new functions and more customization. The news
With Android TV 13, users will be able to customize the display resolution and the refresh rate for HDMI inputs. Also, there's a new function that “pauses” the functioning of the accessories (such as a Chromecast) connected to the TV, allowing for greater power savings when a user switches between viewing different HDMI sources.
The platform offers a number of API improvements to improve the fluency and TV experience. API audiomanager, which gives access to system sound volume control, will now allow developers to choose the best audio format detecting audio attributes on the active device before playback even begins.
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To improve input controls and accessibility, Android TV 13 allows users to tailor the operating system to their needs. The input device API, for example, now will support different physical keyboard layouts. Game and application developers will be able to manage variations based on the user's location. Likewise, a new one API Accessibility Manager it will also allow developers to automatically retrieve user preference settings for the system-wide audio transcription function.
For now, Android TV 13 is only available for Android TV emulators and ADT-3 , a device designed for developers who test their applications for new OS versions. Succeeding Android TV 12, the new software release it should be released to all users in mid-2023.
Through | Android Central
