Google has given a wonderful gift to its Android users. Actually, now you too will be able to enjoy the new Android 13 OS in your device. Yes, Android 13 beta 1 was announced in late April and a few weeks later, Google has now announced the second beta update for Android 13 at the Google IO event. The second beta update brings some minor changes and it also fixes several bugs and issues that appeared on Beta 1 and Developer Preview builds.
New update will be available in the devices of these brands
With Beta 2 for Pixel devices, Google has also launched programs for several OEMs. The Android 13 beta program is now available for select phones from brands like Asus, OnePlus, Realme, Xiaomi, Lenovo, Nokia, Oppo, Vivo, ZTE, and more. Let’s take a look at all the new features and updates coming with Beta 2.
Android 13 beta 2 now available
Android 13 beta 2 is now available for Pixel 4, 5 and 6 series devices. The new beta brings new permissions for sending notifications, a privacy-protecting photo picker, and better permissions for accessing media files and when pairing with Nearby devices. While the new photo-picker was previously announced with beta as well, with beta 2, the feature is ready to be used on various apps.
In addition, the update also includes predictive back gestures, which according to Google will let users preview the destination or other result of the back gesture before completing it completely, allowing them to decide whether to continue. To keep or to stay in the present scene.
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Android 13 Beta: List of Eligible Devices
In addition to releasing beta 2, Google also announced a bunch of non-Pixel devices that are now eligible for the Android 13 beta. The following phones are now eligible for the Android 13 beta program and more devices are expected to be added to the list later.
– OnePlus 10 Pro
– Realme GT 2 Pro
– Vivo X80 Pro
– Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 5
– Oppo Find X5 Pro
– Asus Zenfone 8
– Lenovo P12 Pro
– Nokia XR20
– AQUOS sense6
– Tecno Camon 19 Pro
– ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
If you have any of these devices, you can visit the Android 13 beta devices webpage and click the “Get Beta” button that sits below the brand’s name and logo.
Note- The beta version is specifically meant for developers to test and try out their apps and, therefore, is not recommended for the general public.