[Beta 1 Rolling] Google Android 13 Tracker: Everything we know so far

Beta 1 Rolling

Google finally releases Android 13 Beta 1. Any Pixel device owner who wants to try out the next version of Android can download the Beta update on their phones and can give feedback for further improvements.

Google Android 13 beta 1 Features include:

• More granular access to media files: Google is introducing three new permissions:
  • For images and photos
  • For videos
  • For audio files
• Copy/clipboard notification, like screenshots
• New ‘Control from locked device’ setting
• Priority mode reverted to ‘Do Not Disturb’
• Security & Privacy Quick tile disabled
• More ‘Basic colors’ in Wallpaper & style
• Media player squiggles
• More

Flashlight brightness adjustment toggle

It is reported that Google has seeded a new feature with the recent Android 13 release that lets users adjust the brightness of their phone’s flashlight.

To be noted, the same feature is already available in the Samsung Galaxy devices, while we can expect it to be more useful with the Android 13 software.

Developer Preview 1

On February 10, 2022, Google announced the Android 13 operating system, at the same time, began the Developer Preview ahead of its expected release later this year.

Faster games loading feature

A new report reveals that a new API is being under development that allows games to communicate their current operational state to the operating system.

If the game takes time for loading, the OS will send a nudge through to power management, followed by the CPU for a speed boost in order to reduce the load times.

Four new dynamic themes revealed

According to AndroidPolice, Google is working on four new styles of the theming system for the future Android version.

The four new color combinations are codenamed – TONAL_SPOT, VIBRANT, EXPRESSIVE, and SPRITZ.

Android 13 to allow profile switching from lockscreen

The upcoming Android 13 will allow users to switch profiles from the keyguard (PIN/pattern entry page). [Read more]

1. Keyguard user profile switcher
2. Home button Assistant toggle:
3. More Panlingual bits:

Tap-to-transfer feature for media

Android 13 to feature a tap-to-transfer feature for media that could be similar to Apple’s Handoff feature that lets iPhone owners transfer media to and from the company’s HomePod speakers. [Read more]

Redesigned audio output picker

Android 13 will come with redesigned audio output picker. An audio output picker is a part of media controls. It is a button on the top right corner that allows users to quickly switch the output of audio or video to a phone speaker, earphones, Bluetooth speakers, or other devices.  [Read more]

Android 13 early build revealed four new features

XDA-Developers reportedly got a very early Android 13 build that exposed four new features that are under development by Google. The leaked Android 13 features are as follows: [Read more]

1. App Languages
2. Runtime Permission for Notifications
3. TARE: The Android Resource Economy
4. Lock Screen Clock Layout

Android 13 to let users disable new background app limits

With the Android 13, Google is rumored to allow users to disable the background app limits (Phantom Processes). Read more