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6 best features you will get with Android 13 update
Android 13 OS has recently launched as Google’s latest mobile platform that has many features that Android 12 doesn’t have. We can say that Android 13 is a pack of many new features.
Right now we can use the new OS version only on a few specific devices (such as the S22 series) but no worries, still you should know about the features that you can use when you get an Android 13 on your device.
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The modifications are intended to improve Material You and all of the updated features of the top mobile operating system available today. The top Android 13 features are as follows:
Spatial Audio
This is the feature that lets you feel the sounds to another level. If you are watching the movie at home then you will feel like you are in the theater. But there is a drawback of this feature that it only works with those headphones that support head tracking. If you have a headphone that supports head tracking then you can use this feature.
Change the language of a particular app
The language of specific apps can be changed using a feature in Android 13 if you so choose. You will be able to use particular apps in whatever language your phone supports while keeping your phone’s system language set to a different language as a result.
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Flashlight shortcut
Now you can turn on the flashlight with a double-tap in Android 13. Already there was a feature that let you take screenshots by tapping on the back of the phone or to see any notification but now you can turn on the flashlight also with this shortcut. To turn on this feature on your phone, just go to System then Gestures then Quick Tap, and then Toggle flashlight.
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Smart-Home controls
Now there is no need to unlock your phone to access smart-home controls from the lock screen. Because of Android 13, now you can access your smart lights, cameras, and other smart-home gadgets via the Home icon at the bottom left of the lock screen. Just go to Settings then go to Display then Lockscreen and then Control from the locked device to use this feature.
Media Player
On your phone, the media player that appears when you slide down the notification bar and on your lock screen seemed more practical. The bar that indicates how far through the music or podcast is playing now pulls album art when it is available for the entire background. Additionally, the audio output selector has been updated to make it simple to switch between linked speakers and headphones.
Now scan QR Code quickly
The most popular activity today is scanning a QR code. Nowadays, more consumers choose to pay online. Many of us regularly scan QR codes, therefore thanks to Android 13, you can now rapidly access QR code scanners. In Android 13, slide down the notification shade and tap the pencil-shaped editing symbol.
You’ll now have access to Quick Settings choices. The QR Code Scanner can be dragged onto your panel. You will be able to swiftly scan any QR Code in this method.
Google has kicked off the Developer Preview for Android 16, arriving earlier than expected. Usually, these previews begin in February, but Android 16 DP1 is launching three months ahead of schedule this year.
The earlier release of the DP1 is because Google has moved the official Android 16 release from the third quarter to the second quarter of 2025. It aims to ensure that more devices get access to the major Android updates sooner.
Android 16 DP1 is available for several Pixel devices, including the pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel Pro Fold, as well as the Android Emulator. It can be identified through version BP21.241018.009.
The Android 16 Developer Preview brings new features for app developers. It brings a system photo picker that will help apps give users a smoother, more integrated way to select photos without needing extra permissions.
Another new feature is Health Connect, which lets apps access and manage medical records in FHIR format, but only with user permission. The update also includes the latest version of the Privacy Sandbox for privacy protection.
This preview program runs from November 2024 until the final public release next year. Android 16 Beta Program will begin in January, with the final stable release expected in Q2 of 2025. Stay tuned for more updates.
Android 16 to make Quick Settings access easier with one-finger swipe
Google has released the first beta of Android 15 QPR2 for Pixel users. The update can be identified via build version BP11.241025.006. However, users are also waiting for the stable release of Android 15 QPR1 in December this year.
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 update comes with the November 2024 security patch. It is available for a wide range of Pixel devices, including Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as the Android Emulator.
Quarterly Platform Releases are updates that bring more noticeable changes and new features compared to the usual monthly bug fixes. These updates are perfect for testing out bigger UI changes or new features that don’t need to wait for a full Android version release.
The QPR2 Beta 1 is the second major update for Android 15, with the final version expected to launch in March 2025 (via 9to5Google). This update brings the usual bug fixes, security enhancements, and new features to test.
Users participating in the beta program are advised to report any issues via the Android Beta Feedback app, easily accessible through the app drawer or Quick Settings. Install the update now to get an enhanced experience.
Android 16 to make Quick Settings access easier with one-finger swipe
Google is reportedly going to bring an interesting change with Android 16, which will no longer require two fingers to pull down the Quick Settings panel. Previously, there were concerns that users would need to swipe down with two fingers to bring up the Quick Settings. Fortunately, Google has decided to simplify this process.
With Android 16, accessing the Quick Settings will only require a single-finger swipe down on the right half of the status bar. The one-finger swipe access aligns it more closely similar to other Android manufacturers, like OnePlus and Samsung, have designed their systems.
Several users didn’t like the idea of needing two fingers to swipe down, as it felt more awkward and less convenient. By switching to a single-finger swipe for Android 16, Google will make it easier for users to manage their settings with less effort. A well-known tipster Mishaal Rahman (via Android Authority) spotted the code for this Quick Settings change.
However, the new design still lacks the ability to swipe seamlessly between the notifications and Quick Settings panels. Hopefully, Google will add this feature before the official release.
In addition to the swipe change, Android 16 will introduce resizable Quick Settings tiles and better categorization to help users find specific settings more easily.
However, these features are still being worked on and may not be fully ready in the current beta. They are expected to roll out in the final Android 16 release, which is expected in mid-2025.