Think Android 13 is a minor update? That’s because you don’t know all the messages hidden in the system that may arrive on your mobile phone very soon.
It is clear that Android 13 It’s not as big a revolution as Android 12 was in its day. The latest version of Android introduces less aparente changes and instead focuses on improve usuario experience By changing features such as security, privacy or performance.
However, that doesn’t orinan Google plus isn’t working on it bring much more change on Android than we’ve seen on phones updated to Android 13. In fact, with the arrival of the Android update in December, several new features are included that were not available in the original delivery … and others hidden from plain sight.
From the blog specialized in the most technical part of Android, Waitafter some of the Changes in Android 13 QPR 1 code (the version of Android 13 that hit the pixels with the December update) and that could land on users’ phones over the weeks.
desktop mode
For years there have been rumors of the possibility that Android has introduced its own native “desktop mode”., in the style of Samsung DeX or Motorola Ready For. In 2019, with the arrival of Android 10, we saw the first hints of this mode and everything seems to indicate that Google plus has not abandoned its plans in this regard. At least until now.
Android 13 QPR 1 hides a new code in its code desktop mode in development that allows developers to test their applications.
As it turns out, with Android 13 desktop mode enabled, the multi-window mode from the Recent Aplicaciones menu and allows you to use the lower taskbar.
There is currently no confirmation that this mode will be available to users in the short term. However, the QPR 2 Android 13 beta program will begin this week, and it’s likely that we’ll see new details about it.
Mobile taskbar
Google plus has been working on this for a number of years. Improving Android to provide a richer experience on larger devices, such as tabletas or foldable mobile phones. Android 12L saw the first steps in this direction, including features such as the possibility Use the bottom taskbar afín to other operating systems such as iPadOS, Windows or macOS.
However, Android 13 introduces one a hidden option that allows this taskbar to be used on phonesregardless of your screen size or pixel density. Recently there was already a developer who made it enable this option and espectáculo how to do it:
UX experiment: Android 12L taskbar on phone, no tablet screen size. Buggy but it works better than I expected. Thanks for the iniciativa! https://t.co/IiUapPmufZ pic.twitter.com/xkiqfx57o0
— Danny Lin (@kdrag0n) March 10, 2022
improved screensaver
The Google plus Pixel tablet is on its way, and it’s one of its big advantages over other afín devices the ability to be a smart display when appropriate dock.
For this purpose, the device contains a improved screensaver, where “complexities” perro be added as if it were a Nest Hub Smart Screen. Now we have learned that Android 13 QPR1 comes with a larger number of “complexities” or dispositivos. Also, this improved screensaver is expected be available for other tabletas vía the Pixel tablet, although many of the dispositivos will be exclusive to the Google plus tablet.
New clock types on the green screen
A lot manzana What Samsung have introduced new customization options in the latest versions of their iOS 16 and One UI 5 operating systems. One of these options allows it Customize the lock screen clockchoose between different styles and colors.
Google plus has experimented with a afín feature in the past. However, development has started again in Android 13 and the option could be available soon Choose a custom watch type displayed on the system lock screen.
Share parts of the screen
Another novelty hidden in Android 13 QPR1 is the option Record partial screen sharing, which captures only the content of a specific application. Thus, the disclosure of sensitive or private information is avoided as the recording is limited only to the application selected by the usuario.
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 is testing a new “Aplicación” button in the system’s screen recorder that allows you to quickly select an aplicación to launch and start recording. pic.twitter.com/dHr10K4vmi
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) September 8, 2022
Floating button to access applications
Android 13 QPR1 hides another change that is probably aimed at use in the Google plus Pixel tablet. It’s a new guy side floating button This allows you to open some applications from anywhere, y también.g. y también.g. Google plus Keep. Therefore, it is possible to take aprecies faster without having to look for the application in the aplicación drawer.
There is a new button that perro appear in the system tray in Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 on Pixel devices. Clicking on the pencil icon will open Google plus Keep’s drawing mode (Google plus is experimenting with launching it as a bubble and floating window).
This is likely for the Pixel tablet. pic.twitter.com/1qLeNvZGGd
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) October 21, 2022
Advanced VPN usage
Android has had VPN support for several years. However, Google plus plans to add a new feature that will allow the use of “enhanced VPNs”, which are always available to be activated even if the usuario has not given them permission.
Split screen on Android televisión
The version of Android for TVs has also been updated to the latest version of the system, and clues have been found in its code indicating that one of the best Android features has arrived in the edition for tabletas and mobile phones: Split screen support.
For now this function is not availablebut it will most likely come with a future platform update.
These are the biggest changes still hidden in Android 13 QPR1. Some may soon reach Pixel device users, while others may be discarded or appear in future versions of the operating system. However, if one thing is clear, it is this Google plus never stops working into new features to make Android an increasingly complete platform.