Google releases beta version of Android 13

Usually, access to the first beta of a new version of Android is opened during the I / O conference in May, but this year the cycle has been accelerated. Without waiting for this event, after OS previewGoogle has released the more stable Android 13 Beta 1 for the Pixel.

You can get the firmware via image loading from the site and through OTA update. Pixel 4 models and later are supported. You can confirm participation in testing the new OS on the official site Google.

Among the important changes in Android 13, discovered developers:

• a new media player plate in a curtain with a wavy line on the already listened to part of the track;

• support for Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio;
• a new photo picker that lets you restrict app access to your photos;
• new tint sets for dynamic color themes;

• the ability to control smart home devices without unlocking the smartphone;
• new clipboard editing options, including changing text;

• permission for applications to access certain types of files;
• extended support for styluses for tablets.

Also, the developers found in the settings of Android 13 Beta 1 hints at the appearance of face unlock. This function is not yet active, but even the very fact of working in this direction should please smartphone owners. Pixel 6, which are far from the fastest and most accurate fingerprint scanner.

The release of Android 13 should take place in the fall. Before the full launch, there will be several more beta versions with new improvements.