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6 best features you will get with Android 13 update
Android 13 OS has recently launched as Google’s latest mobile platform that has many features that Android 12 doesn’t have. We can say that Android 13 is a pack of many new features.
Right now we can use the new OS version only on a few specific devices (such as the S22 series) but no worries, still you should know about the features that you can use when you get an Android 13 on your device.
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The modifications are intended to improve Material You and all of the updated features of the top mobile operating system available today. The top Android 13 features are as follows:
Spatial Audio
This is the feature that lets you feel the sounds to another level. If you are watching the movie at home then you will feel like you are in the theater. But there is a drawback of this feature that it only works with those headphones that support head tracking. If you have a headphone that supports head tracking then you can use this feature.
Change the language of a particular app
The language of specific apps can be changed using a feature in Android 13 if you so choose. You will be able to use particular apps in whatever language your phone supports while keeping your phone’s system language set to a different language as a result.
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Flashlight shortcut
Now you can turn on the flashlight with a double-tap in Android 13. Already there was a feature that let you take screenshots by tapping on the back of the phone or to see any notification but now you can turn on the flashlight also with this shortcut. To turn on this feature on your phone, just go to System then Gestures then Quick Tap, and then Toggle flashlight.
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Smart-Home controls
Now there is no need to unlock your phone to access smart-home controls from the lock screen. Because of Android 13, now you can access your smart lights, cameras, and other smart-home gadgets via the Home icon at the bottom left of the lock screen. Just go to Settings then go to Display then Lockscreen and then Control from the locked device to use this feature.
Media Player
On your phone, the media player that appears when you slide down the notification bar and on your lock screen seemed more practical. The bar that indicates how far through the music or podcast is playing now pulls album art when it is available for the entire background. Additionally, the audio output selector has been updated to make it simple to switch between linked speakers and headphones.
Now scan QR Code quickly
The most popular activity today is scanning a QR code. Nowadays, more consumers choose to pay online. Many of us regularly scan QR codes, therefore thanks to Android 13, you can now rapidly access QR code scanners. In Android 13, slide down the notification shade and tap the pencil-shaped editing symbol.
You’ll now have access to Quick Settings choices. The QR Code Scanner can be dragged onto your panel. You will be able to swiftly scan any QR Code in this method.
Google is preparing to bring contextual video search support to the Circle to Search feature. AndroidAuthority spotted strings in the latest Google app for Android suggesting the potential arrival of contextual video search support.
In the recent past, Google significantly improved the Circle to Search feature. It added quickly sharing clipped on-screen items, song search, and QR code scanning support. Now, Circle to Search is preparing to upgrade with video search support.
Google’s AI-powered Circle to Search tool will allow you to search within any video. You will be able to trigger Circle to Search on locally stored videos apart from those available on the internet and social media.
Earlier this year, Samsung debuted the Circle to Search feature with the Galaxy S24 series. The company announced that the function will remain exclusive to select Galaxy and Pixel phones till October 2024.
In the meantime, Samsung and Google updated their Galaxy and Pixel phones with Circle to Search feature. Galaxy phones received it with the One UI 6.1 update, while Pixel phones added it with the June 2024 Feature Drop.
Recently, Samsung released Circle to Search for Galaxy A55 and A35. The AI-powered search tool is now available on a wide array of Pixel and Galaxy phones. Google is also preparing to optimize it for Android so a vast audience can make use of it.
Google is working to make Circle to Search functional with messaging bubbles in Android 15. Currently, the unique way to search doesn’t function when a messaging bubble is active, but that will change in a future Android 15 release.
MishaalRahman spotted code in the Android 15 source code that enables Circle to Search to be run when messaging bubbles have been expanded. This development indicates that Google is aware of the limitations and working to address them soon.
Circle to Search won’t activate if you have a messaging bubble active on the screen. It renders the user opt for an alternate way to search like opening Chrome. It becomes frustrating if you have to search for something right from the chat bubble.
It’s worth noting that the required code debuted in Android 15 Beta 4. The company has not used it in Android 15 nor the latest Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 release. Mishaal activated the feature manually by making some changes in the code.
Android currently doesn’t allow the home button or navigation handle to be long-pressed if a messaging bubble is active. Google would simply make improvements in this aspect so the handle/home button to be long-pressed.
Messaging bubbles
Google introduced the messaging bubbles feature in Android 11. This feature allows Android smartphone users to have active conversations floating as bubbles on top of other apps, making it easier to multitask while chatting.
Circle to Search is reportedly coming to more Android devices next month. In an exciting development, Tecno announced that the Circle to Search will be available on its new foldable, the Phantom V Fold 2, starting October 2024.
Samsung debuted Circle to Search with the Galaxy S24 series. It’s developed by Google in close partnership with the Galaxy maker. Google also expanded the feature to all of its Tensor-powered Pixel smartphones with Feature Drop.
We knew Circle to Search wouldn’t be available on non-Galaxy and Pixel phones till this October. Samsung already announced the availability of this feature will remain limited to certain phones made by either Samsung or Google.
It seems Samsung may have reached an agreement with Google. In order to showcase Galaxies supreme in the Android ecosystem, both firms may have restricted the expansion of the Circle to Search for at least 10 months.
Google has been regularly working to optimize Circle to Search for all Android phones. As it’s coming to Tecno phone next month, we expect other leading vendors including Xiaomi, Vivo, OnePlus, and OPPO will also be joined.
Well, Google hasn’t officially announced the expansion of Circle to Search. As Tecno is also a Google partner, this spirited claim couldn’t be untrue. Pay attention, Google has an ambitious plan to fuel 200 million Androids with Circle to Search.