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The best new features coming to Android 13
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You get excited when an entirely new operating system version is released for your smartphone if you’re anything like us. Still getting to know Android 12? Tap to click here for eight hidden features you should be using.
Nerding out is a must, and the latest Android version is giving us plenty to celebrate. If you’re an Android fanatic, you can download Android 13 now for a sneak peek at what Android’s finest have in store for us.
The software update is still in beta, but the best of the best in the blogosphere have already seen it for all that it’s worth. Keep reading for our take on the best new Android 13 features.
Android 13 is almost here
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Google says it’s focusing Android 13 on things its users care about most, like privacy and security, personalization and large-screen devices. The new operating system is expected to be released to everyone this fall. But the second beta version is out now if you’re daring enough to try it.
Remember, Android 13 is still the unpolished beta version and could be buggy. Our advice, try it if you dare, but the best option is to wait for the official release. In the meantime, here are some features to look forward to.
1. More customization
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Google is building on Android’s foundational ability to be adapted to the needs and preferences of individual users. Before, Material You was one of the most common ways to customize your Android aesthetically. Themed icons, advanced personalization, and even a new media controller will dazzle you with their novel looks.
Android 13 will continue along this vein with all-new Material You presets, schemes and themes. These designer skins carry over to every part of your Android ecosystem, allowing for a unified, attractive look without the hassle.
2. End-to-end encryption for group messages
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