Are you running Android 13 Developer Preview on your Pixel smartphone? Well, we bring you the news: it's time for an update! On Thursday, Google announced the launch of the second developer preview. The first version was launched in early February and made minor changes to the design of the mobile operating system, which powers millions of devices around the world.
What updates does Android 13 bring?
The aforementioned update will now require apps to request permission to send notifications. It is true that it is not a privacy feature, but it is a feature that has been expected for a long time in Android. In fact, even apps that have not been updated by the time Android 13 is up and running will display a system dialog. This will introduce a new type of permission that allows the user to decide whether or not the app can send notifications. , regardless of the age of the application.
- There is a new biodegradable API permission for developers. This will allow them to automatically revoke the permissions that the app was required to once requested, but will no longer need them.
More major updates: Text-transform API, color vector fonts, and Bluetooth LE audio improvements.
Google is urging developers to test their apps to ensure compatibility with Android 13 in time for the release of Android 13 Beta 1, which is expected to be released to the public in April.
We also want to remind you that Android 13 Developer Preview is compatible with Pixel 4 and above. So if you are a developer, install the second Android 13 preview from this link .
