Android 13 is well on its way, with Google having released the next Android OS’ second developer preview on Thursday. Between the official word from Google …
Android 13 is well on its way, with Google having released the next Android OS’ second developer preview on Thursday. Between the official word from Google and the speculation from leakers, we’re already learning a lot about how Android 13 could build on Android 12’s privacy features, user-interface enhancements and Material You design overhaul, If you’re curious about Android 13’s release date, or if you’re wondering what new features could hit your phone in the coming months (here are some of the best hidden features from Android 12), we recommend bookmarking this page. We’ll be periodically updating it with all the Android 13 buzz we can find. Read more: Best Android Phones You Can Buy in 2022 Although Google has not publicly revealed a specific release date for Android 13, the Android Developers blog provides a rough timeline for the rollout, with a beta coming out every month through July. The beta in July is listed as the «near-final build for final testing.» Judging from precedent, Android 13 could debut a month after the final beta. Android 12’s fifth and final beta came out in September 2021, and Google officially released the app in October. With Android 11 (2020) and Android 10 (2019), the final betas dropped in August, and the OS hit phones in September. So we can reasonably assume that Android 13 will arrive in August this year. If not, September is a safe bet. Keep in mind that Google sends Android updates to its Pixel phones first (and will probably ship the rumored Pixel 7 with Android 13). If you have a different Android phone, like a Samsung, Motorola or OnePlus, you’ll likely have to wait a few months after the initial release to experience Android 13. Android 12 introduced a kill switch that allows you to prevent apps from accessing your camera and mic, and it also added the option to show apps your approximate location instead of your exact whereabouts.
