The final version of Android 13 is here: new features and first compatible mobiles – Xataka

Google has announced the official launch of Android 13. The latest version of the operating system for mobile devices comes two months before the first anniversary of Android 12, whose final version was released in October last year. Unlike some previous versions, Android 13 does not incorporate radical changes. Google, on the other hand, has decided to focus on improving the experience it already offered. However, there are a number of interesting developments that we will see below. What’s new in Android 13 Android 13, which works with the Material You design language, allows you to customize the icons of non-Google applications to match the theme and background colors. The new system allows you to have a general language for the phone, but choose different languages ​​for individual applications. The media player now has a new design that highlights the album art. Improved Bedtime mode with wallpaper dimming and dark theme. Instead of giving an app permission to access your entire image and video library, you can now select specific items. Clipboard enhancements to prevent sensitive data from remaining available for too long. New apps will have to ask for permission to send notifications for the first time. Compatibility with headsets with Spatial Audio. Stream messaging apps directly to Chromebook Latest version adopts Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) audio for lower latency, “improved” quality, and streams to multiple devices. Later it will be possible to copy content on an Android phone and paste it on a tablet. There’s a new taskbar that lets you see all your apps at a glance, which improves the multitasking experience on tablets. Android tablets will register your palm and stylus as separate touches. How to install Android 13 today? As in previous releases, the final version of Android 13 will be available first for Google devices, that is, on the following Pixel devices: If you have one of the mentioned phones, you simply have to go into the settings, then in the System section and finally click on System update. Once you are inside System Update, as shown in the images, you will have to tap on Download and install. When the download is complete, tap Restart Now. Google has confirmed that Android 13 will also be available “later this year” on phones from Samsung Galaxy, Asus, Nokia, iQOO, Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Tecno, vivo, Xiaomi, among others. In Xataka | Google changes permissions in Android 13 in a big way: heavy hand with backgrounds and more options than ever