Ahead of the first beta in April, Android 13 DP2 remains focussed on developers. With that in mind, we’re diving into today’s release of Developer Preview 2 to find what’s changed.
Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 13 DP2’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below. Additionally, in comparisons, DP1 screenshots appear at the left and DP2 to the right.)
Google is planning six milestone releases over the coming months before the consumer launch later this year to Pixel phones and other devices. If you want to quickly install the Android 13 DP2 on your compatible Pixel 4 (XL), Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.
For reference, here’s everything new in Android 13 Developer Preview 1.
- New: Alarm vibration, Media vibration
- Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences
- Note the Fast Pair icon
- Crashes for some users
- See below
- Lockscreen button now matches Themed icon
- Cover art background
- Majority of controls placed at the bottom of expanded notification
Author: Abner Li
Source: 9TO5Google
