In the Recents menu, developers can hide their app from full view.
Even though the first Android 13 beta is expected to arrive later this month, there are still plenty of fresh things to explore.
This time around, Mishaal Rahman has back with a fresh deep dive into the next major Android release, and while it’s mostly developer-focused, there are a few fascinating things that may influence how you use your mobile device.
The Recents API in Android 13 is one of the most exciting new APIs because it gives developers more flexibility over how their apps interact with your phone’s Recents menu.
As soon as you swipe up to the app switcher page on Android, a snapshot of the app in its present state is taken. While a snapshot shows the current status of each program open on your smartphone, this is a distinct kind of screenshot.
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As a result of this API, developers have more control over how their program displays on your phone. A previewable snapshot for Recents will not be created if this option is set to “False.” Apps like Facebook and Gmail don’t often need this degree of security, but any service that handles sensitive information, like a bank app, may choose to use this option.
While the FLAG SECURE window setting prohibits any screenshot from being taken, Rahman points out that this is not the case. In certain cases, you may be able to screenshot these applications with the use of device shortcuts, although this is not always the case.
 looking forward to some much-needed alterations and improvements.
Even though Android 12 was released only a few days ago, the new operating system is still not available on the great majority of smartphones. Every year, Google releases a new version of Android, and to make sure it’s bug-free and suitable for developers, the firm releases developer previews in the early months of the year, followed by more fully-featured betas.
We already know a lot about Android 13 because of the open-source nature of the platform and the fact that so many people are working on such a huge project.
Where can I find out more about Android DP2 for version 13?
Developers were given a sneak peek of Android 13 in February when the first developer preview was released. Google released Android 13 DP2 a month later, as promised, laying the framework for the upcoming April beta release.
Google I/O, the company’s developer conference, will take place on May 11th. This year’s update will give you a comprehensive preview of what’s to come. As a general rule, Android 13 is expected to be focused on backend updates, especially after a complete overhaul with Android 12 last year.
What’s new in the latest Android 13 DP2?
When it comes to Android 13, the first developer preview (DP1) didn’t feature many additions that weren’t previously in earlier 12L betas, but the second developer preview (DP2) does. OTA files went sent to everyone, and Google only highlighted a handful of the changes. We, on the other hand, have uncovered a slew of modifications, large and little.
Look no further if you’re in the market for visual tweaks! The new media player and output selector for Android 13 have finally arrived, and they’re just as beautiful and intuitive to use as expected.
In the Quick Settings menu, shortcuts for power and settings have been rearranged, making them simpler to identify and access. We got our first peek of the Material in its entirety. With three additional settings for dynamic themes, you’ve got a wider range of color options.
When you have a lot of notification icons on your lock screen, you’ll notice a new design for the overflow bar, which adjusts to the number of icons. The app drawer symbol is returning to Android’s taskbar, but only on tablets with 10-inch or larger screens. If the new 3D wallpaper feature seems good, we’ll keep an eye out for it shortly.
You’ll discover many more new features if you explore Android’s settings. The ever-frustrating pattern of Google renaming things has continued with the renaming of “Do Not Disturb” to “Priority mode.”
Per-app language settings are now available, however, they aren’t compatible with all apps. The new “media haptics” slider has a few additional vibration options, but so far, they don’t appear to accomplish anything. Display and font size settings have been combined into a menu, while the screen saver selector has a new design. Finally, Android’s touch indications when recording have been restored after they were removed in 12.
Developer previews always have a lot of features that aren’t finalized or hidden. A new “kids mode” taskbar brings back some classic Android features. Even though it’s not yet available, smart home controls will soon be able to operate without the user having to unlock their phone. With 12L’s split-screen capability, you may open two apps in multiple windows from alerts at the same time.
With Android 13, you’ll get a notification if your applications are using too much battery life, especially while they’re operating in the background. An automatic dark mode and a new location for the app drawer’s search box complete a hefty release with many hidden features.
Everything we know about Android 13 so far
Other than what’s in DP2, we have a good idea of what’s in store for this year’s patch.
Codename
It used to be that all Android versions had sweet-sounding codenames, such as Android 4.4 KitKat or Android 9 Pie. These codenames are still used internally by Google’s developers even though the company no longer uses them for marketing purposes. Tiramisu has been confirmed as the name for Android 13, following in the footsteps of Snow Cone, Red Velvet Cake, and Quince Tart.
Tap-to-transfer
Remember Android Beam, which let you tap two phones together to transmit links, files, and more? Nearby Share, which does not rely on NFC but rather on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct, has taken its place. Tap-to-transfer is simply too convenient and obvious to go forever, and it appears that Google intends to bring it back. As we previously reported, Android 13 will have a similar approach for sharing and playing media. Media TTT (tap to transfer) is the current codename, although Google is unlikely to sell it under this moniker.
Even while we’ve just seen a non-functional Google demo procedure that shows how you need to travel closer to a device before you can transfer or even play media, likely, you might also use it to connect to future smart home gadgets like Apple’s Home Pod using this technology shortly NFC and UWB are the most likely options, but we have no way of knowing for sure.
More Color Schemes for You
We may be able to choose from a variety of new color palettes for extracting colors from wallpaper in Android 13. There are currently three methods available to Android manufacturers and users: “Vibrant,” which differs slightly in supplementary accents, and “expressive,” which offers a wider range of colors, including those not visible in the background. “Spritz,” a desaturated, nearly monochromatic theme, may also be available. In addition to a more detailed glimpse of DP2, we were the only ones with access to all of the relevant information and samples.
We’ve heard that Material You themes will be coming to handsets from Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, and more, along with the release of Android 13 DP1. It’s an excellent opportunity to pick up some new color options.
Opt-in notifications
Apps in Apple’s ecosystem must expressly seek your permission before they can send alerts, something that Android has long excelled at but that we welcome in Apple’s environment. XDA has detected new permission requesting you to accept notifications for newly installed applications in Android 13.
Since then, we’ve also learned what this prompt will appear to be. When an app initially launches and asks for the POST NOTIFICATIONS permission, it will seem like most other permission questions. At this point, it’s unclear if you’ll be able to pick and choose which channels you want to get notifications from; your choices will be binary.
These additional permissions aren’t required right away, according to Android 13 DP1. The update won’t be implemented until 2023 because of API constraints. Apps now ask users for permission to send notifications when they run for the first time with the release of DP2.
QR code scanner
Google appears to be trying to make it easier for people who aren’t as tech-savvy to scan QR codes with their phones’ camera programs. On Android 13, we speculated that a fast settings tile that scans QR codes and a lock screen feature may be added. You can still scan QR codes while your phone is on the lock screen, but we’re not sure how it will work. If it’s just a shortcut to the specialized QR code camera mode, that’s great. Regardless, with QR codes becoming more and more ubiquitous, anything that makes it easier for non-Android users to engage with them is a great feature.
A glimpse of the QR scanner fast settings toggle in the notification shade was seen in Android 13 DP1, although it is now greyed out and unreachable.
Language options for apps that are “Panlingual”
Having to switch between English and German on my phone is fascinating for me. Android 13 is expected to have a feature that allows you to select a preferred language for each app. Even if you’re a natural English speaker in the United States, you may not see this as a big issue if you’re an international traveler, as many applications are geared for their original language, with their English translations a poor afterthought.
As long as you choose to use your phone in English, Android 13 might be a game-changer for you. In my opinion, this would be beneficial for things like banking, public transportation, and car-sharing services like Uber.
Our first peek at them in action was not until Android 13 DP2, but it was well worth the wait. Some phones aren’t supported.
Battery measures
The PhantomProcessKiller is a new battery-saving feature in Android 12 that makes it even more difficult for programs to function in the background. However, this might have unforeseen implications for programs that need to run numerous heavy processes in the background, like the Linux terminal emulator Termux, even though this helps keep rogue developers in control. This security feature may be turned off for edge circumstances like Termux in Android 13’s developer settings.
A new feature named “TARE,” which stands for “The Android Resource Economy” is being developed by Google. By granting and deducting credits from the applications, it’s meant to keep tabs on how much background work they’re able to arrange in the future. To have a clearer picture of how this works, we may have to wait until Google releases comprehensive documentation.
It appears like the next version of Android will alert you if your phone is being overloaded with background apps that are sucking up a lot of battery life. We’ll have to wait and see how it works in the real world before we can give it a proper evaluation.
UWB support
It’s an intriguing new technology called ultra-wideband, or UWB for short, that may be used for a wide range of new purposes: Allows you to unlock your vehicle, locate missing electronics that also support UWB, and enhances the capabilities of NFC/Bluetooth-based devices.
The UWB antenna on the Pixel 6 Pro is already present, but it isn’t being utilized to its full capacity just yet. As a result, Android 13 is expected to have a generic hardware abstraction layer that will make it easier for all Android device makers to implement these future capabilities by providing a common framework.
It is expected that the Android 12 January security patch for the Pixel 6 Pro would include a few UWB capabilities, but the complete system-wide abstraction layer is expected to be implemented in Android 13.
Support for Bluetooth Low-Energy Audio
Android 13 may be the first version of Android to completely support Bluetooth Low-Energy Audio, according to Mishaal Rahman. Instead of using as much power as traditional Bluetooth audio streaming, this new standard uses multi-streaming to send signals to both of your earbuds at the same time (or multiple headphones/speakers at the same time). It also supports all of the features found in Google’s hearing aid protocol as well.
Of course, Bluetooth LE Audio streaming will only be possible with devices that have the necessary hardware, but this is only a matter of time before new smartphones, tablets, headphones, and speakers are available.
Home button Assistant toggle
There is a strong possibility that gesture navigation is the way of the future for smartphone users, but many still prefer the familiarity of the three-button interface. Among the new features in Android 13 is the reintroduction of the three-button navigation. There will be an option to turn off the long press of the home button for the Assistant, according to leaked screenshots. Since long-pressing the power button no longer works for Assistant on the Pixel 6 series, this is understandable. The old method of calling up Assistant required long-pressing the home button.
The media player and output choices have been updated.
There is an output selector in Android 10 for music and other media, allowing for easy selection of whether to listen on your phone, your Bluetooth headphones, or speakers. For Android 13, this functionality has been completely reworked, with a new appearance for both picking audio destinations and the media player itself. Compared to early screenshots, it looks considerably better and has even more features.
Lockscreen
Android 12 introduces a Material Design overhaul. Some members of the community have expressed a desire to tone things down a little, as a result of your design and the resulting interface improvements. This Android 13 tweak could be for you if you’re particularly upset by the oversized clock that appears on your lock screen when you don’t have notifications on Pixel phones: Toggling the “Double-line clock” looks to be a new feature in the works at Google. However, Android 13 won’t be the only place to get this. Android 12L beta already has the feature.
Additionally, the lock screen (or keyguard where you enter your PIN or pattern) may be getting a new feature: a switcher. Although we can’t tell for sure if this will be available on all devices or just tablets, this is still a welcome development. On shared devices, it will be much easier to switch to another user by logging in.
Gaming
An interesting piece of information has been uncovered by Mishaal Rahman of Esper concerning the devices that will be released with Android 13’s new features. According to his discovery in the AOSP code, a new API would allow games to temporarily enhance the CPU performance while loading, making it possible to launch titles more fast than previously feasible.
Most smartphones now on the market don’t have this API, therefore some existing Pixel phones may be upgraded to use it. Detailed information may be found in our special report.
Photo picker
Google’s new picture picker, announced along with Android 13 DP1, seemed destined to be contentious. In theory, it sounds a lot like how Apple handles images on the iPhone even though we haven’t had a chance to test it yet. You’ll see a separate menu for your images instead of a list of all of your papers. For now, we’ll have to see if this is an improvement over how Android already handles photographs. In the best-case scenario, we’ll have a chance to test it out in a future developer preview.
System-wide Material You icons
To our dismay, Material You’s app icon themes are limited to Google services and nothing else. Because of the unpolished look, it gives your home screen, several AP writers have resorted to using third-party launchers and icon packs instead. Google plans to offer dynamic icon styles to all apps in Android 13 if developers want to implement them. We’ll have to wait and watch what happens in DP1 to see what effect this adjustment has on the gameplay.
Quick Settings Placement API
If you are a developer and you haven’t yet added tiles to the Android quick settings menu, now is the time to do so. The Quick Settings Placement API enables apps to promote their tiles with a pop-up notice, making the availability of these features and shortcuts more visible to the ordinary smartphone owner. Despite the potential for misuse, prompts like these appear to be a wonderful opportunity for Android developers to better exploit an underutilized feature of the operating system.
Multi-user support
Even after the formal debut of Android 12L, it’s evident that Google has refocused its attention on tablets. There are several new features in the works for Android’s next major upgrade, and so far they all seem great.
There’s a lot to enjoy in this update, from the updated tablet profile picker to the new, eye-catching avatar icons. “Hub mode” appears to make it simple to transfer applications between profiles, while visitor accounts are provided with a pre-populated selection of readily available apps.
In addition, a new “kids mode” is in the works that will bring back the old-school navigation bar. While we’ll have to wait and see how it all comes together, it’s too many parts to ignore as a part of a greater jigsaw.
Small changes in Android 13 DP1
The first developer version of Android 13 didn’t bring any substantial changes, but there are a few little ones worth mentioning. The flashlight may now be turned on and off using the simple touch shortcut that was first provided to Pixels in Android 12.
In the last year, Android 13 has made substantial privacy enhancements, including 7-day views in the Privacy dashboard and auto-clearing clipboards. It’s a contentious change, but it has plenty of time to be reversed, and the notification drawer’s media controls are getting a makeover.
There’s still a long way to go until the official release of Android 13 with these first two developer previews. Most of the modifications should be made public in May at Google’s annual I/O developer conference. Before that happens, we can almost certainly expect a lot more rumors, leaks, and hacks.
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