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6 best features you will get with Android 13 update

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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.

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Android 15 DP2 introduces ‘Audio Sharing’ feature for shared listening experience

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Google brings a new feature called Audio Sharing with Android 15 DP2. This new feature allows a device to broadcast audio to multiple Bluetooth headphones simultaneously. This is mainly useful for sharing music or videos with others without the need for additional things or hardware.

Audio sharing is made possible by advancements in Bluetooth technology, including the new Bluetooth LE Audio standard. One of the key benefits of this technology is “Auracast,” which can broadcast audio to several listeners at once. This has significant applications, such as helping individuals with hearing impairments or those requiring language translation services.

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Currently, within Android 15’s settings, there is a section for “Audio sharing” that includes a toggle switch and a test sound feature. However, these are early versions and may not be fully operational.

As development progresses, the “Audio sharing” feature in Android 15 is expected to improve and offer a more user-friendly and inclusive audio experience.

Samsung Auracast Feature

Auracast is a feature that allows users to broadcast the audio they are playing on their devices to nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as headphones, speakers, or other phones.

Samsung announced One UI 6.1 update will bring several new features and enhancements along with the Auracast support to the Galaxy S23 series except for the S23 FE, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

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Android 15 DP2 brings app archiving to system settings

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Android 15 App archiving feature

Google recently released the Android 15 Developer Preview 2, which introduces several new features, one of which is App Archiving. This feature helps to manage apps that are not used frequently.

The app archiving feature allows users to archive apps directly from the system Settings, offering a more organized and efficient way to manage unused applications. Users can easily identify archived apps on the home screen and app launcher, with their icons grayed out and marked by a cloud/download symbol.

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In the app information section, users will find an “Archive” button next to the “Uninstall” option. With a simple tap, apps are archived, confirmed by a toast message. Previously, users had to navigate to the top-right corner to find the “Open” option. It should be noted that this function does not apply to system apps.

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Users can get these apps again from the Play Store or choose to “restore” them from the app information. Android 15 will take back the permissions that were previously set for the app after it is restored.

Although this app archiving capability is not yet integrated with Google Play’s similar feature. Additionally, the “Pause app activity if unused” toggle has been renamed to “Manage app if unused,” which now includes removing permissions, deleting temporary files, stopping notifications, and storing apps.

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Google Android 15 Developer Preview 2 Released: What’s New

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Google has announced Android 15 Developer Preview 2 for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as the Android Emulator. This update adds new features and improves the features introduced in the first Developer Preview.

Android 15 Developer Preview 2

Android 15 DP2 brings support for satellite connectivity that allows users to send and receive messages even when they are out of range of mobile or Wi-Fi networks. A new notification and status bar icon will inform users when they are connected to a satellite. It also supports SMS/ MMS apps as well as preloaded RCS apps to use satellite connectivity for sending and receiving messages.

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The update brings improvements to the NFC tap-to-pay system. Additionally, developers now have the option to run apps on the smaller cover screens found on flippable devices, despite these screens being considered too small for Android apps.

For security, Android 15 enables applications to detect when a screen recording is taking place, which adds an extra layer of privacy for users. Developers are also given more detailed information about app launch conditions and the size of their applications, which can help in optimizing performance.

The mediaProcessing Foreground Service allows for lengthy operations on media files, such as format conversion, with a runtime limit set for future releases. Android 15 also allows the control of HDR headroom when SDR and HDR content appear.

Audio experiences are enhanced with the inclusion of the CTA-2075 loudness standard. There are now more new options for apps that customize DND mode. It adds types, icon, triggerDescription string, and ZenDeviceEffects to Automatic ZenRule.

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