The bug on the Google Pixel 6 series has not been fixed, and the new version of Android 13 has been officially announced, just like the primary school exam, rushing to hand in the paper without paying attention to the reverse There is a 40-point question.
Pixel 6 Pro vs. Pixel 6. Image courtesy of Android Authority
It is no wonder that in the comment area of some technology media such as The Verge and 9to5 Google, many Pixel 6 users are still urging Google to fix bugs quickly, rather than focusing on Android 13.
Fix the Pixel 6 bugs. Image credit: The Verge
However, the days will still pass, and the new system will still have to be updated. At the same time as the Android 13 Developer Previews were pushed, Google has announced the update plan for Android 13.
A stable version of Android 13 will be released in August, and if it's not "pigeon", the Pixel 7 series and Google I/O 2022 will also meet us at this time.
Android 13 model system Easter egg. Image credit: 9to5Google
Compared to Android 12, which has been dragging on the "front line" for a whole year, we only hope that Android 13 will be punctual and stable (specifically referring to Pixel devices).
Theoretically, the preview system that is released to developers in February every year has the main scope of updates to APIs, behaviors, and some new features, mainly testing application compatibility.
There are few new features, new appearances and other changes in style direction, which is also one of the reasons why the old users of pixel 6 Pro said that "there is no change" after the pixel 6 pro brushed the new system.
If the average Pixel user wants to try it early, it is better to wait for the Beta Release in April, and then make a decision.
Android 13 code name "Tiramisu"
On the occasion of the Android system update decade, with the release of Android 10, Google no longer uses "dessert" to name the version number of the operating system, but replaces it with a number.
In the past, for the new Android system, guessing the new version of the "dessert" code name has also become a tradition, and Google is also hidden from the code name, which may also be a careful machine to maintain the heat.
Android 13 codename "Tiramisu". Image courtesy of: XDA Forum
After upgrading to Android 13 DP1, in the system, Google frankly and generously unveiled the code name of "Tiramisu", which is enough to be regarded as a different change of Android 13.
In addition, Google also shared an Android 13 update iteration schedule. From the table, Android 13 will have two developer previews, two betas, two platform stables, and the final full version will appear around August.
The new features should be basically confirmed in June. Image: Google
After nearly half a year of iteration and incremental updates, Android 13 will be more complete and three-dimensional.
Goodbye Pixel 3 Series
Google launched the last security update for Pixel 3 and 3 XL 3 days ago, and it completely missed the new Android 13 system.
Google Pixel 3、Pixel 3 XL
The Android 13 DP1 released on the morning of February 11 also only supports the Pixel 4 series and subsequent models. It is foreseeable that when the final version of Android 13 is unveiled in August, many models of domestic manufacturers (mostly flagships) will also be updated and supported for the first time.
However, it is worth noting that similar to Android 12, domestic manufacturers may follow the underlying layer, APIs and the like, as for the new design language, new features may not all follow up at the first time.
After all, each vendor's focus on the system will still revolve around its own system features, such as MIUI, ColorOS, origin Ocean has become part of the ecological barriers.
Android 13 is more personalized and privacy protection is deeper
The biggest change in Android 12 is the depth of personalization and the protection of personal privacy. The former is the use of Material You's personalized design, and the latter is the settings such as "Privacy Board" and "Privacy Instruction".
When it comes to Android 13 DP1, some of the more obvious changes also revolve around these two points.
Material You is intended for third parties
Still maintain the style of Material You but will be more "open". In Android 12, the icon changes with the system wallpaper style, but it is limited to google apps and is not open to third-party apps.
Also, Material You's interface style is also limited to Pixel phones on Android 12. After Android 13, Google is pushing these two "personalization" settings to third parties.
Seller Show. Image: Google
Third-party apps and non-Pixel phones may also adapt to Material You's personalization style, but the premise depends on how much ecological appeal Google has and the determination to adapt.
Buyer show (note that third-party WeChat and Taobao will not change).
Based on this, after upgrading the Pixel 6 Pro to Android 13 DP1, the third-party app has not yet been adapted, and the main screen is still "fancy".
Theme accent color
Android Authority discovered through leaked code that in terms of theme tone style, the follow-up Android 13 may provide four new color palettes related to specific shades and complementary tones to expand more options.
The Android 13 DP1 pushed now is still similar to Android 12, providing four options and four basic colors similar to the wallpaper color system, and more "personalized" expressions may have to wait for subsequent Android 13 Beta versions of incremental updates.
Lock screen clock
In addition, for the lock screen clock, some minor adjustments have been made to facilitate the user to choose a single-line or dual-line clock layout. Android 13 DP1 Even without notification, the Pixel 6 Pro can maintain a single-line clock layout.
Left: Dual-line clock, Medium: Dual-line clock adjustment options, Right: Single-line clock App language can be set separately
According to the Android Police report, in subsequent updates, Android 13 will add a new feature that customizes the language for each app individually, and even gives this feature a code name of "Panlingual".
The app sets the language options separately (which seems to be a new Android 12L feature). Image credit: XDA
This feature is separated from the system language and is more suitable for some multilingual users.
True silent mode
When the silent mode is selected, all sounds, including sound, vibration and so on, are disabled, resulting in a more quiet experience.
Note the tips.
Of course, there are three modes of sound, vibration, and silence in pixels, so the setting is also completely separated from the silent and vibration modes.
It is worth noting that the Japanese version of the Pixel 6 Pro in hand still exists even in silent mode, and the shutter sound of taking pictures is still there.
Support system picture selector
In simple terms, this feature is similar to iOS 14 setting the app to only access selected photos. To prevent apps from accessing and reading all albums at will.
Image: Google
Similarly, the current Android 13 DP1 has not yet restricted the app, and it will still read all the pictures when selected in WeChat, Taobao, and Google.
This privacy feature will not be exclusive to Android 13, and Google plans to push it to Android 11 and Android 12 devices through google play updates. (However, it seems to be waiting for third-party app support and updates?) ）
Stricter notification permissions
Android 13 adds a runtime permission "POST_NOTIFICATIONS" for app notifications, allowing users to freely choose the time and location of notifications, and even set it to "Remove permissions when not in use". This restriction is similar to permission settings for location, microphone, camera, app list.
Image courtesy of Androidcentral
Again, this feature may be brought in subsequent updates.
As mentioned earlier, the Android 13 DP1 pushed now is mainly based on compatibility updates, and there are not many new features and features, and even many new features are still in the stage of drawing cakes.
Keeping open, many new features, such as the three-way adaptation of Material You, and some privacy designs require app developers or Google Play-based restrictions.
Based on past experience, the final results of some new features may not be ideal, and ecological fragmentation will still plague Android users.
Today's Android 13 DP1 is more like an enhanced version of Android 12, or an enhanced version of Android 12.5 is more appropriate.
Android 13, Android 12L updated together, a bit messy?
When Android 13 DP1 was released, Android 12L Beta 3 was also released as scheduled, and according to the comparison of XDA, some of the new features of the two are more similar.
Android 12L is actually developed for tablets, folding screens and some devices, but Google does not have hardware to match it, relying more on third-party devices and emulators.
For android 12L production to large-screen devices, Google's expectation is the first quarter of 2022. From the perspective of time nodes, Android 12L and Android 13 may be launched in two different timelines, not in parallel.
Android 12L release timeline. Image: Google
With the folding screen mobile phone gradually entering the right track, shipments continue to rise, 2021 has reached 5 million units, the folding screen market is becoming more and more "mainstream".
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 . Image courtesy of Androidcentral
Now active in the market folding screen is mostly running on the Android 11 system, the subsequent upgrade is direct Android 12L or Android 12, 13 seems to be a choice for manufacturers.
In recent years, Google has implemented projects such as Project Treble and Project Mainline to eliminate the "fragmentation" of the system and bring a more consistent experience to Android.
The long-rumored Pixel Fold.
But in the face of the rise of the big screen again, the slow-beat Android 12L is creating "fragmentation", which is somewhat contrary to Google's original intention.
Perhaps similar to many manufacturers, splitting the product line into Pixel and Pixel FOLD, and the system is also divided into Android 13 and Android 12L, will be one of Google's solutions to solve this "fragmentation".
But on the good side, in Android 13 DP1, Google has gradually opened up the personal style of Material You to third parties, rather than being limited to Pixel with Tensor. Whatever the end result, this is a good momentum.
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