Android 12L is being developed in parallel
In the fall, Google released the final version operating system Android 12. Most smartphones have not yet received it — only flagships and individual devices of the middle segment can boast of this, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to Channel 24.
Apparently, the company has begun to the development of the next version of the OS immediately after the release of the previous one. As a reminder, Android 12L is being developed in parallel, designed for devices with large screens, such as tablets and smartphones with large flexible screens.
What's new in Android 13
- Android 13 Developer Preview 1 is focused only on developers, a beta version for everyone will be available later.
- The new test OS is available now for Pixel series smartphones — Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 5a 5G, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4 XL, and Pixel 4. privacy themes and features, new language management tools and, of course, many internal updates.
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Android 12 introduces Material You themes that adapt to the color scheme of your wallpaper. The new version will allow any apps to use their own icons to match the theme, not just Google's branded apps. Such icons take on a color tint in accordance with the installed wallpaper. The feature will first appear on Pixel smartphones, but Google says it's working with smartphone makers on a wider launch.
Security
- New security features enhance how apps interact with the gallery.
- You can also share photos and videos with the app, but now it doesn't need permission to view all media on the device.
- Google plans to add this feature to all phones running Android 11 and above.
< li>Apps will also be allowed to detect and connect to Wi-Fi hotspots without the need for location permission.
Other
Another important new feature is new language settings. Now the desired language can be set for each application separately.
Today, applications adjust to the language of the entire device. And if the application does not support it, it usually chooses English. However, this is not always convenient, because the user may speak another available language. After the update, users will be able to choose the translation that is convenient for them in the settings.
For reference. Google plans to release previous versions of Android 13 to developers during February and March, with beta testing starting in April. A full release is traditionally expected in the autumn.