Just in time to stick to Google’s schedule, Android 13 Beta 1 finally landed on Pixel phones this week. It’s full of improvements and upgrades to the great foundation Google set with Android 12 last year, and while that may not make it as exciting as a complete redesign, it’s still a great opportunity to see the future of your smartphone. Material You get even better with sixteen different color palettes to choose from – from just four in last year’s release. It makes you feel a little more in control of the dynamic theme, and when combined with support for third-party icons, it’s clear that Google handles most of our Complaints about Your Material. Android also has a brand new media player on the lock screen and notification disc, with a sleek player line that really embraces a new sense of fun. Hopefully it will remain for full release. The ANDROIDPOLICE VIDEO OF THE DAY Some new utilities also promise to make your phone use in the real world much more useful. Android lets you access your smart home gadgets without having to unlock your phone – something you could do again on Android 11. Meanwhile, a built-in QR code scanner available from your Quick Settings saves you from having to open the camera. It’s perfect for all those iconic restaurant menus on your table these days. We’ll learn a lot more about Android 13 on Google I / O in a few weeks, but right now, things are starting to get really good. Android 13 is available in developer previews from February, but this update marks the first time it is easy to install. Just register a compatible device in beta and you will receive an OTA update in just a few minutes. This year’s beta looks amazingly stable, which means it can be good enough for a casual driver. So, did you install the beta this week or are you waiting for a future update?
Have you installed Android 13 Beta 1?
Yes, I run Android 13 Beta 1.
40%, 39 votes
I’m waiting for a future beta before updating.
14%, 14 votes
I have not yet decided whether to install it or not.
7%, 7 votes
No, I’m not interested in becoming a beta tester.
21%, 21 votes
No, none of my devices are supported yet.
14%, 14 votes
No, for another reason I will mention in the comments.
0%, 0 votes
I tried and uninstalled it / got it back.
4%, 3 votes Total votes: 98
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