If you want to check out some of the Android updates that Google plans to roll out this year, you won’t have to wait any longer. Company clarified announced today at its I/O 2022 developer conference that the second public beta of Android 13 will be available. start today.
Google said it designed the latest version of the operating system around three big themes: doing more with your phone at the center; moving beyond the phone to other devices such as tablets and watches; and to ensure that all these devices work together in harmony.
You should expect privacy and security upgrades as well as more ways to customize your device with the likes of app icons. There’s a big focus on Android tablets this time around, with features like the new taskbar at the bottom of the home screen and redesigns for over 20 Google apps including Messages, Maps and YouTube Music.
Google was already expected to do it. release second beta this month as we move towards a final Android 13 release later this year. The first beta following two developer previews was mostly about backend improvements, although there were some welcome UI updates like a revamped media playback box.
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