Android 13 Developer Preview 1: All The Biggest Features & Changes
The first Developer Preview build of Android 13 introduces a fresh theming system and a couple of privacy-centric changes. In December, a leaked build of Android 13 revealed that users will be able to set UI language on a per-app basis and that feature is officially part of Android 13’s first developer build. Google is also building upon its Project Mainline initiative, making it easier to release handpicked features on devices running older Android versions via software updates. To make sure developers have an ample amount of time optimizing their apps for Android 13, Google has already shared the development timeline.
Developer Preview builds of Android 13 will be released through March, while beta builds will be seeded through July, at the latest. However, June is when Android 13 will reach platform stability, as per Google’s roadmap for developers. System images have already been released for compatible phones, which include the Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 5a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 4a, Pixel 4 XL, and Pixel 4. There are no substantial changes, but some of the tweaks are meaningful.
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Starting with theming, Material You receives an uplift and becomes more universal. All apps can now switch to a monochrome icon design with round backgrounds that match the existing theme colors. Based on the system-wide dark or light theme, they can also invert the color profile for better visibility. It looks like Google took inspiration from the third-party icon packs that are well-liked for their minimalist design, especially those with clean line art. Android 13 also introduces a new photo picker that is baked in at the system level. It essentially
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