A lot is happening in this Android world this time. Where many OEMs have just begun announcing Android 12 updates to their devices. Now, Google is Beta testing it is all around, working on Android 13 and tablet-focused Android 12L behind the scenes. The humor about Android 13 has already started, and we have a good idea about all the new features of the journey of Android. So, in this blog, we will discuss everything about Android 13, including the release date, leaked features, beta rollout timeline, and more.
Android 13: Release Date!
Google is about to announce the release date of Android 13. We expect the company to release Android 13 developer previews and Beta builds ahead of the controlled release. Google is typically releasing three beta builds and three developer previews before the stable version of Android 13.
You can expect the first developer preview of Android 13, which will be released sometime in February 2022. We are expected Beta builds to start rolling out in May 2022. As well as an official statement at google I/O 2022, The Beta builds, and a stable release in October 2022 will pursue developer preview. Where developer previews contain experiential features that will not make it to the final look, beta builds are almost usable. They come with many features that would be the reasons behind it’s finalized version.
Eligible Devices for Android 13
Now, you might think – will my phone be able to get the Android 13 update? The answer to this question is based on our recent device. What kind of device do we have? Like always, the phones which are based on pixels need priority treatment when we talk about software updates. Although, in this guide, we will share a complete list of devices that are compatible with Android 13. Here are a few Pixel phones that will easily get Android 13 updates.
- Google Pixel 4
- Google Pixel 4 XL
- Google Pixel 4a
- Google Pixel 4a (5G)
- Google Pixel 5
- Google Pixel 5a (5G)
- Google Pixel 6
- Google Pixel 6 Pro
As you see, Pixel 2 series has reached end-of-life before releasing Android 12, and it was not included in the list of Android 12 devices. Likewise, Google is about to support Pixel 3 and 3 XL this time. Now, maybe you are thinking about the future of Pixel 3a and 3a XL. Sad to say, both devices would stop receiving updates by May 2022. As said above, we might well not get Android 13 by October 2022. Therefore, the Pixel 3a series will not get Android 13.
Android 13: Desert Name!
Google has a rule, or we say this a tradition, that it uses dessert names for Android. Although, now google has stopped marketing the dessert names for Androids, especially after Android Pie back in 2018. But it still uses dessert names (not openly) as codenames when any Android releases. For Example, the codename for Android 10 is Quince Tart, and the codename for Android 11 is Red Velvet Cake. And Android 12 was secretly known as Snow Cone.
Now let’s come to Android 13. We know that its codename is Tiramisu. If you don’t know what the Tiramisu exactly is! Let me tell you. Tiramisu is an Italian dessert with a coffee-flavored taste. As stated by Wikipedia, Tiramisu is usually made of these ingredients – egg yolks, savoiardi, mascarpone, cocoa, and of course, coffee.
Android 13: Top New Features Revealed!
Google has not announced the first developer preview of Android 13 till now. All the details are scant at this moment about the upcoming release. Nevertheless, we know a few
trivial matters. We have always included fundamental consumer features first, followed by developer-focused features to end.
Panlingual app for specific languages
With the codename Panlingual, Android 13 might finally bring the capability to fix languages on a per-app basis.
New Color Styles: “Material You”
Material You is the wallpaper-based theming system was a very good feature of Android 12. But it comes with fewer options for managing the accent color. Therefore, users must depend on third-party apps like LWP+ to manage Material You accent colors.
Faster access for scanning QR Code
Well, thanks to the Pandemic, we have experienced widespread adoption of QR Codes. From paying in the restaurants, QR codes are available everywhere. Android 13 will allow you to access the QR code scanner right from the lock screen of your screen.
Conclusion
In this detailed guide, we have taught you all Android 13. After reading this, you are all aware of its new features, release date, and all the latest updates. I hope these details will reach you out to find all your answers.
Visit: cricut.com/setup
