The Google I/O 2022 keynote was jam-packed with a bunch of new features coming to various Google services.
This includes the Android world with the announcement of thePixel 6a, and changes coming to Android 13.
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Whats new in Android 13 Beta 2?
Material You offers a more cohesive experience with UI elements sporting the same colors.
These colors are pulled from your wallpaper, offering a muted color that is easy on the eyes.
There are some third-party icon packs that attempt to do just this already.
Instead, this photo picker will only provide access to the photos and files of your choosing.
Doing so, reduces the risk of apps having full access to everything on your phone.
After being introduced alongside Android 12, the Security & privacy page is getting a bit of a facelift.
Plus, your phone will continue to help improve any potential issues.
This offers a better user experience for large-screened devices, along with other helpful tweaks to the UI.
Android 13 is taking things to the next level, integrating the taskbar that was added in 12L.
With this enabled, split-screen multitasking is set to become even more intuitive across those non-traditional phones and tablets.
Easily one of the biggest complaints about Android on larger screens is the app experience.
Weve seen some equipment makers implement software tweaks to offer better integration.
Google also confirmed that it is working with some popular app developers to bring these changes to third-party apps.
When Is Android 13 Coming?
According to Googles own timeline, the Android 13 development is right in line with expectations.
Its likely around the same time that well see the newly-teased Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.
And as always, this is available on select Google Pixel devices starting today.
We strongly recommend not installing the Android 13 beta on your main rig.
