Android 13 is the new version of Google's operating system for mobiles and tablets. In addition to allowing you to disable data usage warnings and other custom settings, the news in Android 13 are practical in nature. The code name is Tiramisu, and although nicknames based on desserts have not been used since Android 10, they still exist internally. Android 12 and its new design it was known as Snow Cone.
The system aims to recover users in the face of the advance of iOS, and for this, important developments were advanced. Already in the first Developer Preview of Android 13 some changes could be perceived, and from that moment they began to emerge in greater numbers.
News in control and customization of Android 13
Google points to disable ghost process management. In Android 12 it had been detected that some apps were too restricted internally, so Android 13 modifies the permissions. For example, there is now a permission to search for nearby devices over WiFi but without granting access to GPS location.
Apps with separate languages can also be configured. That is, we will be able to have a specific application in English and another in Spanish. This tool is especially useful when an app does not have a correct translation or if you prefer, for some reason, a specific language with each app.
Among the latests Moravia's compositions new permissions in Android 13 there are also notifications. The revolution in the format of these messages aims to be great. To date, no application needed permission to send a notification, but they could be disabled a priori so that they would not be annoying or intrusive.
With the new Android 13 there would be some exceptions with specific apps, which will have to ask the user for permission before sending notifications. Finally, the user will be able to choose when they do not want to receive a notification from a particular app.
Consultation of processes and internal management
In the developer versions Android 13 also includes tools for developers and computer enthusiasts. TARE or The Android Resource Economy (Android Economy of Resources) will serve as an assistant to check processes and scheduled tasks. Its scope and possibilities to improve system performance are not yet known. But the goal of Android 13 is to improve performance when running video games and save energy in daily use. It could be a great tool to extend battery life.
Another leak about Android 13 is the possibility of return of android beam. This was a method for file transfer that required only a touch with other devices. At the moment, it goes by the name of Media Tap to Transfer, and joins the return of Nearby Unlock. For those who have not used this function, it significantly improves screen unlocking using a smart watch or Smart Watch.
Reading QR codes and other new features of Android 13
Following with general news of Android 13, we know that there are improvements in the detection and fast reading of QR codes. The reader would be integrated directly into the lock screen and its configuration would be simple and fast, from the lock screen and with a simple adjustment.
A new function that still remains hidden but was revealed, is that of duplicate screen on mobile. At the moment it is not confirmed if this function will be available to all users. It is also rumored that it could help regulate the intensity of the flashlight's light.
Features inherited from Android 12L
Android 12L is a special version of Android 12 designed for tablets and Chromebooks.. Devices with larger screens and slightly more complex interaction techniques. The taskbar remains and the application drawer button returns for faster access to the different apps installed on the device.
Some changes were also seen in clipboard management. With a new menu that shows the user when something has been copied, a style similar to what is used when we take a screenshot.
Design Modifications
Other than the design additions that were included in the design for large screen devices, there have been no major changes. Android 13 is a project that already has 4 beta versions and the most recent one arrived in July 2022.
The slightly larger clock is the only striking visual aspect, although there would also be the option of reusing a smaller version of it. Material You will continue to be the most outstanding aspect of the Android 13 user experience and visual design.
In addition, progress continues in the options and alternatives for general system customization and the apps. The system will offer you automatic settings and suggestions for the apps you use the most, and rumors also mention the possibility of using animated and personalized wallpapers.
What phones can be updated to Android 13?
Another piece of information that is not yet confirmed is which devices will receive a update to Android 13 automatically. Yes, we can list those that to date have been able to run the Beta versions.
- Google Pixel 4
- Google Pixel 4 XL
- Google Pixel 4th
- Google Pixel 4th 5G
- Google Pixel 5
- Google Pixel 5th
- Google Pixel 6
- Google Pixel 6 Pro
- ASUS Zenfone 8
- Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
- Nokia X20
- OnePlus 10 Pro
- OPPO FIND X5 PRO
- Realme GT2 Pro
- Vivo X80 Pro
- Xiaomi 12
- Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Xiaomi pad 5
- ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Sharp AQUOS sense6
- Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G
Other manufacturers have announced support for Beta versions of Android 13, such as Oppo, Realme and OnePlus, as well as some specific models from Xiaomi. It remains to see what are the latest developments and specific functions that are introduced in the new Android and what devices support it. The Mountain View company continues to seek to recover ground and consolidate itself in the confrontation against iOS, the only mobile operating system that has continued standing after the disappearance of Blackberry and Windows Phone.
Due to its novelties and the development time it takes, it is expected that the final version of Android 13 will arrive in the coming months. The last of the Beta versions already incorporated almost all the changes and necessary modifications for an official release.