Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 Rolls Out And Gives Us Some Unexpected Insights
After the stable release of Android 13, Google will continue with quarterly platform releases (QPR) to update the platform with fixes and improvements, just like with Android 12. It is intended for general use and includes "upcoming bug fixes, enhancements. stability and performance, "as well as intuitive features that are routinely rolled out to Pixel devices as part of feature implementations. Beta 1 (build T1B1.220819.006 and T1B1.220819.007 on Pixel 6a) fixes the following issues:
Developer Reported Issues • Fixed an issue with some devices that caused the user's emergency contact to incorrectly call from the lock screen when the device was in the pocket. (number 233159557)
Other issues fixed • Fixed various issues on Pixel 6a devices that made it difficult for users to unlock their device or set up fingerprint unlock. • Sometimes a 5G icon instead of a 5G UW icon Fixed an issue that occurred even if the affected device was already properly connected to a 5G UW network.
Source: Android developersBelow are the new features and / or fixes that have been added to this beta since its launch yesterday.
The first signs of spatial soundPixel Buds Pro launched with the promise of Spatial Audio as a feature update. While we've seen some firmware updates on the phones so far, there's still no sign of Spatial Audio being implemented. The setting to enable this feature now appears in Settings> Sound & Vibration, with an option to enable spatial audio for wired headphones. There is also an option to activate the Bluetooth headset function in the personal settings of the device.
Although 9to5Google claims that the feature is not working properly because the Android apps need to be updated, I wanted to test it myself with the Pixel Buds Pro and the Hulu app on the Pixel. I'm not an audio expert, but I could tell there was a noticeable difference in quality when the feature was activated, and even while watching the "one" show, I noticed some "surround sound" waves disappearing and blowing in the wind. I've eaten a lot lately. Now, as I said, I don't know much about these things and I'm just following what my ears tell me, so I could be completely wrong.
Several Quick Settings panes, such as Do Not Disturb and Battery Saver, now have clean animations with their icons. It's a small update, but a nice touch. * {Margin: 0}]]>. Alignleft {float: left; margin-inline-start: 0; margin-inline-end: 2em} .wp-container -4>. alignright {float: right; margin-inline-start: 2em; margin-inline-end: 0} .wp-container-4> .aligncenter {margin-left: auto! required, margin-right: auto! required}]] >:
