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[Beta 1 Rolling] Google Android 13 Tracker: Everything we know so far
First published on December 24, 2021
In October 2021, Google launched the Android 12 operating system for mobile phones, which comes with radical design changes in addition to a bunch of new features. Going ahead, Google confirmed to unveil the foldable and big screen-focused version of Android 12L in the first quarter of 2022.
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Apart from this, we’ve started hearing more and more about the next major jump of Google in the segment of the Android operating system. To date, we’ve encountered a number of leaks and rumors regarding the Android 13, revealing all new features and changes coming next year.
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Google Android 13 Tracker
Through this Android 13 tracker, we’ll maintain a record of all the upcoming (genuine/authentic) early info about Google’s next mobile platform.
April 26, 2022
Beta 1 Rolling
Google finally releases Android 13 Beta 1. Any Pixel device owner who wants to try out the next version of Android can download the Beta update on their phones and can give feedback for further improvements.
Google Android 13 beta 1 Features include:
- More granular access to media files: Google is introducing three new permissions:
- For images and photos
- For videos
- For audio files
- Copy/clipboard notification, like screenshots
- New ‘Control from locked device’ setting
- Priority mode reverted to ‘Do Not Disturb’
- Security & Privacy Quick tile disabled
- More ‘Basic colors’ in Wallpaper & style
- Media player squiggles
- More
March 01, 2022
Flashlight brightness adjustment toggle
It is reported that Google has seeded a new feature with the recent Android 13 release that lets users adjust the brightness of their phone’s flashlight.
To be noted, the same feature is already available in the Samsung Galaxy devices, while we can expect it to be more useful with the Android 13 software.
February 10, 2022
Developer Preview 1
On February 10, 2022, Google announced the Android 13 operating system, at the same time, began the Developer Preview ahead of its expected release later this year.
January 28, 2022
Faster games loading feature
A new report reveals that a new API is being under development that allows games to communicate their current operational state to the operating system.
If the game takes time for loading, the OS will send a nudge through to power management, followed by the CPU for a speed boost in order to reduce the load times.
January 14, 2022
Four new dynamic themes revealed
According to AndroidPolice, Google is working on four new styles of the theming system for the future Android version.
The four new color combinations are codenamed – TONAL_SPOT, VIBRANT, EXPRESSIVE, and SPRITZ.
January 13, 2022
Android 13 to allow profile switching from lockscreen
The upcoming Android 13 will allow users to switch profiles from the keyguard (PIN/pattern entry page). [Read more]
- Keyguard user profile switcher
- Home button Assistant toggle:
- More Panlingual bits:
January 11, 2022
Tap-to-transfer feature for media
Android 13 to feature a tap-to-transfer feature for media that could be similar to Apple’s Handoff feature that lets iPhone owners transfer media to and from the company’s HomePod speakers. [Read more]
January 10, 2022
Redesigned audio output picker
Android 13 will come with redesigned audio output picker. An audio output picker is a part of media controls. It is a button on the top right corner that allows users to quickly switch the output of audio or video to a phone speaker, earphones, Bluetooth speakers, or other devices. [Read more]
December 24, 2021
Android 13 early build revealed four new features
XDA-Developers reportedly got a very early Android 13 build that exposed four new features that are under development by Google. The leaked Android 13 features are as follows: [Read more]
- App Languages
- Runtime Permission for Notifications
- TARE: The Android Resource Economy
- Lock Screen Clock Layout
December 14, 2021
Android 13 to let users disable new background app limits
With the Android 13, Google is rumored to allow users to disable the background app limits (Phantom Processes). Read more
Google’s Project Zero team has recently discovered severe 0-day vulnerabilities in Samsung Exynos modems. Due to affected modems, a number of Samsung devices are in danger as one of the flaws can let hackers get access to your device with just a phone number.
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In order to meet your expectations and continue to keep Galaxy devices secure, Samsung releases security updates through various channels. The company confirmed that regular firmware updates include patches for Android OS-related security issues released by Google, as well as, patches for SVEs.
However, Samsung semiconductor reportedly responded that “at the end of last year, we received a security issue notification for Google project zero, and Samsung has provided all customers with a patch version for this vulnerability, and the related issues have now been resolved.”
Samsung Semiconductor (January 2023) data reveals that Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos Modem 5300, Exynos 980, Exynos 1080, and Exynos Auto T5123 are affected chipsets. According, Google gathered which devices are possibly in danger due to these vulnerabilities.
Google compiled a list of likely affected products:
Samsung Galaxy:
- S22 series
- M33
- M13
- M12
- A71
- A53
- A33
- A21
- A13
- A12
- A04 series
- Watch 4 series
- Watch 5 series
Google (fixed with March patch)
- Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
Vivo:
- S16
- S15
- S6
- X70
- X60
- X30 series
Wearable:
- Any wearables that use the Exynos W920 chipset
Vehicle:
- Any vehicles that use the Exynos Auto T5123 chipset
Android 14 development is underway and Google released the second Developer Preview build in on March 8th. Samsung’s One UI 6.0 software will be based on the Android 14 OS, which could introduce a new battery alert feature for user convenience.
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According to the information, Android 14 has a new battery alert feature, which notifies Pixel smartphone users that their smartphone’s battery is about to die. Samsung may also bring this new battery alert feature to Galaxy devices with the upcoming One UI 6.0 iteration.
As shown in the UI screenshot, the OS pushes a notice on the screen/notification panel, informing the user that just 2% battery is remaining in the device. If you are a heavy smartphone user or often see the situation of the battery dies, you’ll see a “Very low battery” notification when you have just 2% battery life left.
At present, Android smartphones running v13 get notified when the battery level is at both 20% and 10%. The OS also recommends you turn on the Battery Saver and Extreme Battery Saver features to get some time to plug in the charger.
Currently, this new battery alert feature is available on Google Pixel smartphones running Android 14 Developer Preview 2. Hopefully, the South Korean tech giant may not skip bringing this minor yet useful addition with its next One UI iteration.
One UI 6 Availability
Various Samsung devices are eligible for Android 14, while some have ended their major OS upgrades support with the Android 13 OS. The Galaxy S21, S22, and S23 series will get Android 14-based One UI 6.0. Sadly, the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series won’t receive Android 14-based One UI 6.0 firmware.
One UI 6.0: Which Samsung devices will get Android 14 upgrade and which don’t
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Google Project Zero team found severe 0-day vulnerabilities with the Samsung Exynos modem. Affected Exynos modem used in various Samsung devices including the Galaxy S22 series along with the Google Pixel 6a/6/6 Pro and Galaxy wearables.
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According to the information, Project Zero reported 18 vulnerabilities in Exynos modems in late 2022 and early 2023. And notably, four of the flaws, including CVE-2023-24033, involve internet-to-baseband remote code execution:
Tests conducted by Project Zero confirm that those four vulnerabilities allow an attacker to remotely compromise a phone at the baseband level with no user interaction, and require only that the attacker know the victim’s phone number. With limited additional research and development, we believe that skilled attackers would be able to quickly create an operational exploit to compromise affected devices silently and remotely.
Among 18, 14 are not considered as severe because they “require either a malicious mobile network operator or an attacker with local access to the device.” The team is making a “policy exception to delay disclosure for the four vulnerabilities that allow for internet-to-baseband remote code execution.”
Affected devices
Samsung Semiconductor (January 2023) data reveals that Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos Modem 5300, Exynos 980, Exynos 1080, and Exynos Auto T5123 are affected chipsets.
Google compiled a list of likely affected products:
Samsung Galaxy:
- S22 series
- M33
- M13
- M12
- A71
- A53
- A33
- A21
- A13
- A12
- A04 series
- Watch 4 series
- Watch 5 series
Google:
- Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
Vivo:
- S16
- S15
- S6
- X70
- X60
- X30 series
Wearable:
- Any wearables that use the Exynos W920 chipset
Vehicle:
- Any vehicles that use the Exynos Auto T5123 chipset
Samsung March 2023 Patch
Samsung detailed the March 2023 security patch earlier this month, which doesn’t provide fixes to the severe CVE-2023-24033 vulnerability. At the same time, Google listed the CVE in its March 2023 Android security bulletin, which started to roll out to Pixel devices on Monday.
Here’s what Samsung said:
At the end of last year, we received a security issue notification for Google project zero, and Samsung has provided all customers with a patch version for this vulnerability, and the related issues have now been resolved.
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