Google releases Android 13 Go Edition with Play System Updates and Material You | Digit

On October 19, Google announced the next generation of Android’s lighter and faster version, Android 13 Go Edition. At the same time, the company also revealed that it has over 250 million monthly active users devices running on Android Go. To serve the growing user base, Google focuses on three critical qualities: “reliability, usability, and customisation.” Here are all the new features and abilities that Android 13 Go Edition has. 

Android 13 Go will feature Google Play System Updates

The Android 13 Go Edition gets Google Play System Updates, a feature that gives users new and useful updates that make their Android device more secure and reliable. The “without compromising Google Play System Updates will ensure that Go devices get regular software updates, other than the major Android release that happens once a year. Google also says that the update system will simplify updates’ delivery without “compromising storage availability on the device.”

Another feature that will make its way to Go devices is Discover. On Android 13 Go Edition devices, users can swipe right on their home screen and see a curated list of content, including articles, news updates and more. Previously, Google did not provide many options to the Android 12 Go users for customising the user interface, but that changes with Android 13 Go as well. For the first time, Google is bringing its Material You design to Android 13 Go devices, allowing users to personalise their entire device. 

Notifications Permissions and App Language Preferences will also be a part of the update

Other features that are a part of this update include Notification Permissions, App Language Preferences and more. The new Android Go based on Android 13 will gradually be rolled out to eligible smartphones. As per a report by BusinessToday, OEMs will be responsible for rolling out the lighter Android version. Google says that smartphones powered by Android 13 Go will be available in 2023,

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