The second beta of Android 13 has already been released

Google unveiled the release of the second beta version of Android 13 and in this new beta presented among the improvements visible to the user in Android 13 (compared to the first beta version, there are mainly bug fixes).

Added the ability to selectively grant permissions to access media files. Where you previously had to grant access to all files on your local storage to read media files, you can now restrict access to only images, sound files, or videos.

A new interface to select photos and videos, which allows the app to access only selected images and videos and block access to other files. Previously, a similar interface was implemented for documents. It is possible to work with both local files and data hosted on cloud storage.

In addition to this, it is also highlighted that added permission request to display notifications by apps. Without prior permission to display notifications, the app will block notifications from being sent. For prebuilt apps designed for use with earlier versions of Android, the system will grant permissions on behalf of the user.

Reduced the number of applications that require access to information user location. For example, apps that perform wireless network scanning operations no longer require location-related permissions.

The extended functions aimed at improving privacy and informing the user about possible risks. In addition to warnings about application clipboard access, the new branch provides automatic deletion of clipboard placement history after a certain period of inactivity.

On the other hand, it is highlighted that a set of pre-prepared options for color design is proposed of the interface, allowing you to slightly adjust the colors within the selected color scheme. Color options affect the appearance of all components of the operating system, including wallpapers.

It is also highlighted that the possibility of adapting the background of the icons of any application is provided to the color scheme of the theme or the color of the background image. In the music playback management interface, the use of images of the covers of the discs being played is provided as a background.

Added the ability to link individual language settings to applications that differ from the language settings selected in the system.

User experience on devices with large screens such as tablets, Chromebooks and smartphones with folding screens was improvedNow for large screens, the layout of the notification dropdown menu, home screen, and system lock screen has been optimized to use all available screen real estate. In the block that appears with a swipe gesture from top to bottom, on large screens, separation is provided in different columns of quick settings and a list of notifications. Added support for a two-pane mode in the configurator, in which configuration sections are now constantly visible on large screens.

Improved compatibility modes for applicationss, since the implementation of the taskbar is now proposed, which displays the icons of running applications at the bottom of the screen, allowing you to quickly switch between programs and supports the transfer of applications through the Multi-area multi-window (split-screen) drag-and-drop interface, dividing the screen into parts to work with multiple applications simultaneously.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that Android 13 is expected to be released in the third quarter of 2022 and for those interested in being able to try this new beta version, they should know that the firmware builds are prepared for Pixel 6/6 Pro, Pixel 5/5a devices. 5G, Pixel 4/4 XL/4a/4a (5G). Android 13 trial builds are also available for select ASUS, HMD (Nokia phones), Lenovo, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Tecno, Vivo, Xiaomi and ZTE devices.

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