Key Highlights
- Android 13 arrives for Pixel phones
- It introduces tons of new features
- Google ensured that it works well even on big screens
Google has finally started rolling out Android 13 to mobile devices months after introducing it to the public some months ago. Additionally, the tech behemoth released a list of mobile phones that will be compatible with the new Android 13 operating system.
For Android phones and tablets, the new operating system will have new features. These features range from enhanced privacy controls to the ability to copy text and media from one Android device and paste it to another with a single click, as well as the expansion of app color theming to even more apps.
Android 13: Eligible Device
Google stated that its own range of smartphones, including the Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a(5G), Pixel 5, and 5a, Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a, will be the first to receive the all-new Android 13.
The tech giant also said that more smartphone manufacturers will begin receiving Android 13 in the upcoming months. These companies include Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, OnePlus, Motorola, Asus, Nokia, Realme, Sony, and Samsung.
Android 13: Key Features
Personalization
Customizations based on Material You are available with Android 13. The home screen’s elements, including non-Google icons, the notification panel, the wallpaper, the theme, the color, and more, can all be customized by users.
Notifications & Permissions
The new OS will require apps to request the user’s consent before sending notifications. It can be useful for people who avoid receiving a lot of notifications. This feature is similar to what is found on Apple devices.
More Language Options
Users will be able to select a different language for each application on Android 13. The feature is perfect for multilingual users who enjoy different applications in different languages, according to the company.
Multitasking
With Android 13 OS, you will be able to copy content such as a picture, URL, text, or video from their Android smartphones and paste it onto their tablets or vice versa.
