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Android 13

Android 13

Android 13: When You Upgrade Your Phone Try These Features.

Google has launched the first Android 13 eventually with a collection of brand-new features comprising of a redesigned Material You together with automatic color schemes in accordance with wallpaper, end-to-end encryption for your group conservations, a kill switch that inhibits any third-party apps from using a mic, and camera and an inclusive clipboard feature between various devices.

“Android 13 comes with new capabilities for your phone and tablet, like extending app color theming to even more apps, language settings that can be set on an app level, improved privacy controls…” stated Sameer Samat, Vice President of Product Management, Google Play and Android.

Source: tech.hindustantimes.com

How to install Android 13 on your device 

On any compatible Google Pixel handset, you can install the android 13 updates by using the following steps: 

Step 1: Start the “settings” application on your Google Pixel Smartphone.

Step 2: Select the “system” and click on “System Update”.

Step 3: Check for any updates and then tap on the “Download” and “install” buttons in the bottom right corner. The Android 13 system will initiate the download and it may take up to twenty to thirty minutes for the installation to be completed on your device. 

Step 4: Once the installation is complete, your phone will reboot automatically and voila! You are ready to use the new and exciting features of Android 13. 

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Advanced Features Of Android 13 

Take a quick look at some of the android 13 features that you may or may not have missed.

Themed App Icons

Android 13 gives users complete control of how the operating system looks. In this update, Google supports themed app icons meaning they will change their colour in accordance with the wallpaper tint and the overall preferred themes. 

Support for Bluetooth Low Energy Audio

This feature allows the user to listen to high-precision audio without consuming the battery of the device and they can stream to several devices without any loss in audio quality. 

Different languages for different apps

With this feature, users can set a language for every app without modifying the system language. They can also switch between supported languages from the “App language” panel in settings only for the apps that support multiple languages.

Notification permission

In previous android versions, users had to disable the notifications from an individual app manually. But the Android 13 rolled out notification runtime permission in which apps will have to ask users to allow the display of notifications. 

Quickly add custom tiles

If there is an app on your device that uses a custom tile, Android 13 allows the users to add the tile to the quick setting panel without having to exit the app. 

Optimised for large displays

In the android 12L version, google enhanced how Android looked on large screens. Android 13 builds on the earlier iteration and introduces an enhanced taskbar same as the dock found on Mac devices which enables the users to switch between several apps. 

The reason behind the draining of device battery in notifications

Android 13 lets the user know if an individual app is draining the battery in the background. It will display a silent notification which will allow the user to kill the app causing battery drainage. 

Some other Features

It also introduces features like enhanced clipboard privacy which allows the users to edit the content, a new permission called NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES which allows the operating system to scan for nearby devices without the need to enable the location. It features a quick setting tile that can be used to scan QR codes independent of the application you’re using. 

For the time being, Android 13 is only available for:

Google Pixel models – Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4A, Pixel 5, Pixel 5A, Pixel 6, Pixel 6A, and Pixel 6 Pro. Handsets from other companies: Samsung Galaxy, HMD (Nokia smartphones), Asus, Motorola, Oppo, IQOO, OnePlus, Realme, Tecno, Vivo, Sharp, Sony, Xiaomi, and others will also get the Android 13 update soon.

Google I/O 2022

Google I/O 2022: Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch, And Everything Else You Need To Know.

Google I/O, the company’s annual developer conference, hosted the keynote address. As predicted, Google made plenty of announcements about its hardware and software intentions. We received updates on Android 13, Chrome OS, the Pixel 6A, the Pixel Watch, Nest Hub, and other topics. As one would expect from the opening keynote of a developer conference, Google did spend some time on Android 13, however, most of the material provided has been known since the software update’s public beta became available.

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The most interesting parts of the Google I/O speech focused on new Pixel products. Here’s what was revealed at Google I/O:

Android 13

Google announced a number of upgrades coming to the next edition of its operating system, titled Android 13. Google’s emphasis for this iteration of the operating system is on all sorts of computing that people enjoy, as well as helping all of your devices work better together to solve problems and assist you throughout the day. The latest Android operating system is already in public beta on Pixel 6 phones and lower. Still, Google made it clear that Android 13 would be plenty of enhancements, from Material You upgrades to the reintroduction of Google Wallet.

The Pixel Watch With Fitbit Integration

During the keynote, Google announced its new Pixel Watch, although only as a preview. Finally, Google will have its own smartwatch, and we think it’s about time.

We’ve been intrigued by how Google will put its personal twist on the finest Fitbits of the future since the search giant bought Fitbit over antitrust worries. The Pixel Watch, which runs on Wear OS 3 and has a rounder look than the Apple Watch, was introduced. It will be released alongside the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, which were also teased at the speech.

Pixel Buds Pro

The noise-canceling AirPods Pro is one of the most popular truly wireless earbuds on the market, and it’s no wonder that other firms are following Apple’s lead.

The Pixel Buds Pro were confirmed during the Google IO 2022 keynote, putting them on a level with the AirPods Pro in terms of features. It has superior sound, including active noise cancellation, volume EQ, transparency mode, and other features. We’re excited to see ANC because it’s a first for the Pixel Buds. The Pixel Buds Pro have a similar style to previous models and they still support hands-free “Hey Google” activation. With ANC turned on, the battery life appears to be adequate at 7 hours on a single charge. You’ll receive 20 hours total, which includes the case. Charcoal, fog, coral, and lemongrass are the four colours available for the case.

Google Pixel 6A

In 2022, Google announced many new products, the first of which was the Pixel 6a, which was unveiled in March 2022 to compete with the iPhone SE 3. The Pixel A-series is always anticipated since it brings all of Pixel’s top photography features to an affordable smartphone. The Pixel 6A, as expected, is powered by Google’s Tensor processor and comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. It sports a 6.1-inch display and a battery capacity of 4,306 mAh.

Pixel 7 And 7 pro

With an early peek of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro with an improved, stainless-steel body and an updated look to the back cameras, this was the most shocking reveal for Google IO 2022. The Pixel 7 and 7Pro will sport a dual/triple camera configuration, similar to the current model. In contrast to the Pixel 6’s solid black bar, the cameras have a smooth circular appearance. They’ll have Tensor processors of the next generation. Both phones will, of course, come with Android 13.

Pixel Tablet

After exiting the tablet market in 2019, the announcement of a Pixel Tablet for 2023, as well as an emphasis on more than 20 apps being optimized for tablets by the time Android 13 arrives, is startling. The tablet will be equipped with a Google Tensor chip and will be compatible with other Pixel devices. It will also feature very large bezels, according to the render Google published.

Google Glass

At Google IO 2022, this was a ‘One More Thing’ revelation, confirming that AR Glasses were on the way. While no specifications, costs, or availability were provided, a demonstration of live translation during a discussion was astounding. While we may be a few years away from purchasing a pair, it gave viewers a sense of how AR glasses could be used in their everyday lives.