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Google released the first version of Android 13:

Although Android 12L is still in beta testing, Google today released the first version of the Android 13 operating system.

Android 13 Developer Preview 1 is aimed at developers only, the beta version will become available to everyone at a later date, and the release is expected in the fall of 2022. The new OS is currently available for Pixel series smartphones - Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 5a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 4a, Pixel 4 XL, and Pixel 4.

New in Android 13 are updated themes and privacy features, new language management tools, and, of course, many internal updates.

Android 12 introduces customizable Material You themes with colors that adapt to the wallpaper. In Android 13, any apps can use their own icons to match the theme, not just Google's branded apps. Such icons take on a color tint in accordance with the installed wallpaper. The feature will first appear on Pixel smartphones, but Google says it's working with smartphone makers on a wider launch.

New security features allow you to share photos and videos with a separate app without requiring the app to have permission to view all the photos on the device. Google plans to eventually bring this feature to all phones running Android 11 and up.

Apps will also be allowed to discover and connect to Wi-Fi hotspots without the need for location permissions.

Another important innovation is that language settings can now be set for each application separately. This is especially convenient for multilingual users.

Google plans to release Android 13 developer previews throughout February and March, with beta testing starting in April.

Google released the first version of Android 13: