To help multilingual users, Google is adding a new feature where users can select the desired language on a per-app basis. Google is introducing a new way for apps to find nearby devices without needing to access the location with the new NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES runtime permission. Previously if the apps wanted to search for nearby devices, apps had to turn on the Wi-Fi along with the location permission. Google is improving how apps get Nearby Wi-Fi permission. A more private Nearby Device permission for Wi-Fi Using the new functionality, apps can access media files such as music and videos without explicitly asking for storage access permission. For apps that aren’t yet targeting Android 13, Google has introduced granular permissions for media file access as well. Google also plans to bring this functionality to older devices running Android 11 and above through an update to the MediaProvider module via Google Play System Updates.Īndroid 13 allows users to choose between “Photos and Videos” and “Music and Audio” when an app asks for permission for file access.

The private photo picker comes as an extension to the Document picker UI, which allowed sharing of files without granting the apps the permission to view all files. Android 13 adds a new system photo and video picker that allows users to share the required photos and video without giving target apps permission to access all device files. To improve the privacy and security of Android users Google is introducing a new Photo Picker UI. Eligible Pixel smartphones were the first devices to get the Android 13 update. Google officially announced the stable version of the new OS on August 15th, after months of testing.

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Android 13 final Beta 4 update with bug fixes starts rolling out (July 14th).

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Android 13 is officially released (August 15th).

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A more private Nearby Device permission for Wi-Fi.

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