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Android 13, released in 2022, built on the strong foundation of Android 12 by refining customization, privacy and battery performance. First, it expanded the Material You design language, allowing users to personalize their devices further with dynamic color palettes and matching app icons.
Additionally, the OS introduced per-app language preferences, enabling multilingual users to set specific languages for individual apps. Enhanced privacy controls were a key focus, with features like notification permissions and media access granularity. This gives phone users control over app access to photos, videos, or files more precisely.
For seamless media experiences, Android 13 integrated Spatial Audio support for compatible headphones and Bluetooth LE Audio, offering improved sound quality with lower latency. Finally, battery life was extended through more efficient background activity management. Tablet optimizations also improved multitasking and stylus interactions on larger screens.
Android 13 vs. Android 12
| Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Customization | Introduced Material You with dynamic color theming | Expanded Material You with app icon theming and more palettes |
| Per-App Language Settings | Not available | Added per-app language preferences for multilingual users |
| Privacy Controls | App permissions for location, camera, and microphone | Notification permissions and granular media access control |
| Audio Features | Standard audio capabilities | Support for Spatial Audio and Bluetooth LE Audio |
| Battery Optimization | Improved battery usage tracking | More efficient background activity management |
| Media Playback | Basic playback controls | Improved media controls with customizable app selection |
| Tablet Optimization | Limited multitasking features | Enhanced multitasking and stylus support for tablets |
| Security Updates | Monthly patches with enhanced protections | Stricter runtime permissions and streamlined updates |
| Performance | Improved app launch times | Further optimized app performance and reduced memory usage |
| User Experience | Introduced visual refresh and accessibility improvements | Enhanced accessibility tools, including text magnification |