--- title: "Comprehensive Guide to Android 13" url: "https://wappnet.com/blog/everything-we-know-about-the-major-release-of-android-13/" date: "2022-07-15T10:46:17+00:00" modified: "2026-06-16T10:28:17+00:00" type: "Article" resource: "https://wappnet.com/blog/everything-we-know-about-the-major-release-of-android-13/" timestamp: "2026-06-16T10:28:17+00:00" author: name: "Ankit Patel" url: "https://wappnet.com/blog/" categories: - "Android App Development" tags: - "Android" - "android13" word_count: 563 reading_time: "3 min read" summary: "As is well-known by now, Android 13 brings new features to Android phones and tablets. Tiramisu was the internal code name for Android 13 for all you dessert lovers. We\'ve been experimenting with i..." description: "Android 13 introduces per-app language settings, new media permissions & themed icons. Here\'s everything developers need to know post-launch." keywords: "Android, android13" language: "en" schema_type: "Article" --- # Comprehensive Guide to Android 13 _Published: July 15, 2022_ _Author: Ankit Patel_ ![Everything we know about the major release of Android 13](https://wappnet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/fi-Everything-we-Know-About-the-Major-Release-of-Android-13.png) As is well-known by now, Android 13 brings new features to Android phones and tablets. Tiramisu was the internal code name for Android 13 for all you dessert lovers. We’ve been experimenting with it for a few weeks, and compared to Android 12, it’s more of an evolution. Also, it’s in beta right now. Google will likely release the final version in late August or early September. We have gathered some of the new features here. ###### Color palettes and “cinematic” wallpaper ![Color palettes and "cinematic" wallpaper](https://wappnet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1-Color-palettes-and-cinematic-wallpaper.png) With Android 13, we have access to many fresh palettes for removing colors from wallpaper. Also, Google provides users and Android manufacturers with three additional color schemes. Thus, it is in addition to the current so-called “tonal spot” colors. “Vibrant” differs only slightly in supplementary accents. “Expressive” offers a variety of colors. Thus, it is even extending to colors not seen in the background. And, “spritz,” is a desaturated, nearly monochromatic theme. These themes are finally available to users in Beta 1 in the shape of 16. Hence, it is additional to color extraction options in your wallpaper picker ###### Group Chats in Encryption ![Group Chats in Encryption](https://wappnet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2-Group-Chats-in-Encryption.png) Rich Communication Services are now available in Google’s Messages app. Hence it has improved texting and image sharing over Wi-Fi. Also, it comes with benefits like typing indications. And, they let you know when someone is replying. End-to-end encryption is now available for group chats on Android 13. ###### Different App Languages ![Different App Languages](https://wappnet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/3-Different-App-Languages.png) People can now select different default languages for each app. To set the language for particular apps navigate to Settings. Go to System > Languages, enter the language, and touch on App languages ###### Extra Customization ![Extra Customization](https://wappnet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/4-Extra-Customization.png) As Android continues to expand its personalization capabilities, businesses investing in [**Flutter app development for Android**](https://wappnet.com/blog/flutter-app-development-everything-you-need-to-know/) can leverage these platform enhancements while maintaining a single codebase across multiple devices. **Read More: [Power your business with Magento PWA for eCommerce website](https://wappnet.com/blog/power-your-business-with-magento-pwa-for-ecommerce-website/)** However, Android 13 will offer 16 variations of each. To access the new color theme options, simply tap and hold on an empty area of the home screen. Or, go to Settings and select Wallpaper & style. There ought to be more themed icons now if you toggle on Themed icons. It’s not only Google and system app icons—Google is encouraging other developers to make them. ###### Increased Privacy ![Increased Privacy](https://wappnet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/5-Increased-Privacy.png) Android 13 has made modifications that restrict the data your apps can access. First off, media files will be divided into the image, video, and audio categories. You don’t need to give access to every one of your photographs when using the new photo picker. Instead of letting an app search through your whole library, you may limit which images it can access. Up until recently, allowing an app to scan for nearby Wi-Fi devices required giving it permission to track your location. Thank goodness, a distinct Nearby Wi-Fi Devices permission option is now available. ###### Finally, Google’s new wallet ![Finally, Google's new wallet](https://wappnet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/6-Finally-Googles-new-wallet.png) Google Wallet is making a comeback with Android 13. It aims to be your digital wallet for anything from payment and loyalty cards. Also, it can work with hotel keys, vaccination cards, transportation, and even IDs. It’s meant to be a safe substitute for real cards. Thus, it will allow you to transmit information and let you leave your physical wallet at home. Together with Google Pay, Google Wallet will be accessible across all Google’s other apps. **Keep in touch** with [**Wappnet Systems**](https://wappnet.com) to stay relevant to modern technology. Also, don’t hesitate to contact us! --- _View the original post at: [https://wappnet.com/blog/everything-we-know-about-the-major-release-of-android-13/](https://wappnet.com/blog/everything-we-know-about-the-major-release-of-android-13/)_ _Served as markdown by [Third Audience](https://github.com/third-audience) v3.6.1_ _Generated: 2026-07-13 04:27:48 UTC_