14 DAY TRIAL // Android 12 is yet to reach all devices out there, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that Google isn’t already working on the next version of its mobile operating system.
It does, and according to the typical calendar, the company is expected to announce Android 13 in the summer, with beta builds to then start shipping to testers around the globe.
An early build of Android 13 has recently reached the web, and XDA provides us with an early look at some of the changes Google is currently working on for this operating system update.
Codenamed Tiramisu, Android 13 is expected to introduce additional lock screen customization options, as users will be allowed to choose how they want the clock to be displayed – on one or two lines.
New notification permissions
Then, Android 13 will also include some changes concerning the notifications pushed by apps. As it turns out, the operating system will come with a new permission specifically targeting apps that want to send notifications, so users will have to grant this permission every time they launch an app for the first time.
In theory, this provides users with more control over the way apps behave on their devices, but on the other hand, it could also make it more difficult for the Average Joe to benefit from a more straightforward experience.
Android 13 will also come with new language settings at app level. By the looks of things, users will be allowed to configure a different language for each app running on their device. This is already possible if the app in question comes with such settings built in, but on the other hand, Android 13 Tiramisu will offer such settings at OS level to make the experience easier for everybody.
For the time being, Android 13 is still in its early development stages, and a lot could change by the time it launches as a beta.