New Android 13 preview focuses on security and privacy

Google has released a second developer preview of Android 13. The version provides more functionality for security and privacy, but also for a better user experience.

The New features It should allow users to better manage their security and privacy settings. Developers are given more options and APIs to build security and privacy functions into apps. So end users should be able to assign their personal and sensitive data to apps and the operating system with peace of mind.

For example, the notifications permissions have been modified. Apps on Android 13 must request permission from the end user before notifications can be sent. This ensures that users are less crowded with notifications. They can decide for themselves what they want to see.

Also, apps can remove certain permissions that are no longer required. This is especially useful for updated apps that have removed features that require permission first. For example, accessing your camera, location, or microphone. It allows developers to proactively protect user privacy with their apps by automatically revoking their permissions.

In addition, developers must record whether their applications receive information from other applications with so-called “context-recorded receivers”. This statement gives developers more control over the security of their apps. This allows them to decide whether their applications want to provide or receive information.

End user experience

New functions have also been added in the field of user experience. For example, things like support for Bluetooth Low Energy audio have been addressed. The tool makes it possible to broadcast audio and share it with others. The new tool is mainly aimed at saving battery capacity. The new MIDI 2.0 standard has also been implemented.

timetable

Introducing Android 13 Developer Preview 2 is the next step in the mobile OS development process. Google plans to release more previews in the coming months. The latest version of Android 13 is expected between July and September.

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