If you’re an Android user then you’ll need to learn how to utilize the latest version of Google’s smartphone operating system. Go through this guide to learn the best way to utilize Android 13.
The 15th of August, 2022 Google launched the 13th major version of its Android platform. The release is a bit earlier than Android 12 and serves to bring some serious polish to the major changes that were made.
If you’re eager to have access to this latest version of the Android platform, the time is either here or you could be waiting for a long time to get it. In either case, when Android 13 makes its way to your smartphone you’ll be grateful to have the update.
With this TechRepublic cheatsheet, we’ll outline the features of Android 13 is, when you should expect it as well as what new features and enhancements to look forward to. The cheat sheet is revised whenever necessary and serve as a reference guide to the latest version of Google’s OS for mobile devices (OS).
What is Android 13?
Android 13 (code name Tiramisu) is the version 2022 of the mobile OS developed by Google. The latest version of the platform was launched after four beta cycles , and an initial preview release, which came out on February 20, 2022.
Android in itself has been the largest and most popular mobile operating system on earth and has an 86.2 percent share of the global market. This market share has been steady since the 1980s through 2014, with the lowest ranking being 81.1 percent in 2014.
When you breakdown the market share of each the country, it is apparent that the dominance of Android over consumers to decrease significantly. For instance within the U.S., Android has an 48.5 percent share, whereas iOS has 51.2 percent. In May 2022, Android 11 was the most popular versions of the operating system with 28.3 percent. Of course, that is likely to change when more devices start receiving the 13th version and more phones switch to 12.
One of the problems with Android 13, is the fact that it’s behind Android 12 that was one of the most significant adjustments to the Android platform since its beginning. Material You brought a new style and look for Android that provided it with a much-needed update to align it with the current style.
What does this mean what does that mean for Android 13? It could suggest that, at the very least for some people that the latest version of Android 13 could be disappointing. The devil, naturally is in the particulars. There are a lot of new features and improvements to be excited about.
Android 13 date of release
Android 13 began rolling out to Pixel devices on the 15th of August, 2022. However, this doesn’t mean that all Pixel users got the update that day. It’s almost three days since the announcement of the release however, I’m still waiting for the update to arrive. Pixel 6 Pro has yet to be updated with this OTA (over-the-air) upgrade. It’s possible to sideload the update however, as I’ve learned through the years, that this is not always the best way to ensure a successful upgrade.
But, Android 13 has officially been released and is scheduled to be released on supported Pixel devices in the first place. The that are supported Pixel phones will include everything from Pixel 4 up. If you’re a Pixel 1, 2 or 3 owner you should upgrade to Android 13.
Search in the launcher has been improved
The feature will likely be restricted to Pixel phones and is an important enhancement to the current search engine. With the updated capabilities the users can now make searches:
Actions on devices
Apps from the Play Store
YouTube
Google
There will also be a gesture-based part of the search that reacts differently dependent upon whether you swipe up at the top or press the search button. Users can also save search results to the Android Home screen.
New notifications
Notifications also get additional attention thanks to an opt-in system that is new. Since Android 13 and later, the system won’t allow apps to send notifications, unless the user has explicitly granted permission. When a new app is installed, once it first opens it will display a permissions prompt. show (Figure A) which will ask users to either allow or block notifications for the application.
Which phones can receive Android 13?
As is the norm, the latest version will initially be accessible to Pixel devices. It is expected that the rollout of Pixel 5, 4,, and 6 devices to end in the final quarter of 2022’s third quarter and the larger release for Samsung, OnePlus and other manufacturers is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2022, and then gradually increase into Q1 of 2023.
The Pixel 7 will be the first smartphone to be released that runs Android 13, which should arrive as early as October. Google hasn’t been 100% precise regarding the Android launch dates. However, even knowing that, I’d like to think for all Pixel devices will be running Android 13 at the end of August, and that all other devices will be available by the beginning of 2023.
