Android 13 Is Coming: Every Feature We Know of So Far

And we’re likely to get even more clarity on the next-gen OS atGoogle I/O, whichstarts today.

We’ll be periodically updating it with all the Android 13 buzz we can find.

The beta in July is listed as the “near-final build for final testing.”

Judging from precedent, Android 13 could debut a month after that final beta.

So we can reasonably assume that Android 13 will arrive in August this year.

If not, September is a safe bet.

kinda looks Android 13 will bolster these privacy controls.

According toGoogle’s Android Developers blog, Android 13 will include a photo picker.

(Android already has a document picker that allows for the same thing.)

(You’re then prompted to select “Allow” or “Don’t allow”.

)Apple already requires developers to obtain your permissionfor apps to send you notifications.

The Android Developers blog says Android 13 will add even more color customization to Material You.

In Android 12, only Google apps work with the adjustable color palette feature.

But Rahman says a lot of current Androids don’t have the hardware required to use this feature.

Perhaps therumored Pixel 7will.

How to download Android 13

For now, don’t.

They usually have bugs and can put a damper on your battery life.

(CNET’s Jason Ciprianiexperienced thiswhile testing theiOS 15betas.)

Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Last year’s OS had funhidden features, including Game Mode andOne-Handed Mode.

Also, be sure to check out theAndroid 12 Easter egg.