Android 13 will not be released until autumn 2022, but the first rumors are already circulating on the internet. We summarize them for you and reveal which cell phones are likely to receive the update.
Android 12 was only released a few weeks ago when the first rumors about the next version, Android 13, were already circulating on the internet. The new operating system is expected to be released in autumn 2022. Before that, Google will release Android 12L.
In this update roadmap, we keep you up to date on all the rumors and news about Android 13 and reveal which phones are likely to receive the OS.
What’s new in Android 13
Please note: The innovations mentioned here are so far only unconfirmed rumors. So it’s not certain that Android 13 will really offer these.
Scan QR codes with locked phone
Scanning QR codes could be significantly faster with Android 13. According to an insider, Google should integrate a QR code scanner directly on the lock screen.
NFC payments with additional profiles
With Android 13 you should also be able to pay with other profiles on the cell phone using NFC. For example, you can also use your saved card for contactless payments with the work profile.
Support for other Private DNS standards
With Android 13, “DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)” should be supported natively by the mobile OS as a standard, so far Android only offers support for the private DNS standard “DNS-over-TLS (DoT)”. With Private DNS you encrypt the communication between your end device and the DNS server.
Bluetooth LE audio
Android 13 could get the Bluetooth LE audio feature. On the one hand, the power consumption should be reduced and on the other hand the quality of the sound should be increased. It should also be able to send multiple audio streams to an unlimited number of devices.
New notification features
With the new operating system, you should be able to decide which apps are allowed to send notifications and which are not. You should also be able to choose the language in which an app is run. This can be different from the system language.
TARE system
With the TARE (The Android Resource Economy) system, Android keeps track of foreground and background activities, saving resources. This is to reduce battery consumption.
New design of “Output Choice”
The “Output selection” should get a new look with Android 13. This gives the “old” volume controls a new coat of paint. Disconnected devices should also be greyed out.
Tap to transfer
With Android 13, you should get an on-screen notification when you’re playing media on your phone and you’re close enough to another device. You should be able to tap this notification to play music or a movie on the other device, for example. Google is said to call the feature “Tap-to-Transfer”.
Turbo for games
Android 13 should get a new interface. Games can transfer the current status to them. If the game is now loaded, the processor can allocate the most resources to the game. This should start the title particularly quickly.
What is the nickname for Android 13?
Since Android 10, epithets in new Android versions are history. However, the tradition lives on within Google. The new Android 13 should be called “Tiramisu” on Google.
When will Android 13 be released?
Android 13 hasn’t been officially announced yet, so there’s no timeline for its release just yet. Since new Android versions are usually released in autumn, you can expect a release in autumn 2022.
Which phones will get Android 13?
Smartphones from Google, Samsung, Nokia and also Vivo, Honor or OnePlus as well as Sony and Xiaomi will probably get Android 13. Probably only Huawei devices will not be considered with an update, since these cell phones should have their own operating system.
In the following assessment by Netzwelt, we tell you which smartphones should receive an update to Android 13.
LG
The South Korean manufacturer LG has already confirmed an update to Android 13 for the following models, but it is unclear whether this only applies to the South Korean market or worldwide.
- LG Wing
- LG Velvet
- LG Velvet 4G
Samsung
Samsung guarantees you three major Android updates for the following phones from release. Accordingly, Android 13 should appear for these models:
- Galaxy S21 5G
- Galaxy S21 Plus 5G
- Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 Plus
- Galaxy S20 5G
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 20 5G
- Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy A52
- Galaxy Tab S7+
- Galaxy Tab S7
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy A52s 5G
- Galaxy S21 FE
It remains to be seen whether other Samsung phones will receive the update. We assume so, but don’t want to make a forecast that is too daring.
Google
The following pixel models from Google are sure to have an Android 13 update:
- pixels 4
- Pixel 4 XL
- Pixel 4a
- Pixel 4a 5G
- pixels 5
- Pixel 5a
- pixels 6
OnePlus
OnePlus has been providing its top models with a new Android version for three years. Many Nord models receive two major Android updates. Accordingly, the following models should receive Android 13:
Sony
Currently, the update to Android 13 is only quite safe for the Sony Xperia 1 III. Presumably, other cell phones will also receive the new operating system.
xiaomi
At Xiaomi, the top models Mi 11, Mi 11i as well as Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Lite 5G will probably receive the new operating system. The upcoming Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro already have an update, since according to the manufacturer both devices should receive updates for three years. It is uncertain whether other smartphones will also be given an update.
Nokia
At Nokia, the new top models of the upper and middle class should also receive the update. It is unclear whether other devices will also receive Android 13.
Other manufacturers
Various smaller manufacturers are also expected to provide an update to Android 13 for selected models:
We will expand this list in the coming weeks to include assessments for mobile phones from other manufacturers.
Your phone doesn’t get Android 13?
If your cell phone does not get Android 13, you can use a trick to install the new operating system version on your device. You have to root the smartphone and install a custom ROM. The most popular ROM among fans is called Lineage OS.
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