The Android 13 QPR will probably be the end of the Android 13 era and then we’ll be moving into the Android 14 season. But before then, we will be getting tweaks to the Pixel smartphone via the Android QPR updates. We’ve got the Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 update and it’s bringing a lot of features to Pixel smartphones.
Over the days the Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 has brought in new noticeable features that tweak various sections that the QPR1 has done. Courtesy of 9to5google, we’ll be covering all the features from the Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 while comparing it with the Android 13 QPR1(QPR1 to the left and QPR2 to the right).
Interestingly, this isn’t the last of betas as regards the update we’ll be getting from Google. Two more betas will be dropping before the consumer launch in March 2023. Meanwhile, it is worth noting that the Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 update is eligible for :
- Pixel 4a
- Pixel 4a 5G
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 5a
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6 Pro
And you can get a step-by-step guide on how to install the Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 update via the link at the end of the article. So let’s dive into the features of the Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 update.
Features of Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1
There’s a larger emergency button. Not a big tweak, but you know how it is with emergencies. A bigger button means more surface area to tap on it faster
The Now Playing moved up on the Lock screen
Just like the Pixel 7 Pro, you can set the resolution to 1080p.
“In Quick Settings, your carrier is now on its line at the right instead of appearing in the same row as the other status icons.”
Health connect gets a preloaded and default app
Pixel launcher padding was tweaked
The Spatial Audio setting is finally live
Folders get tweaked as well
Tweaks to the Media Player
A larger clock in the Quick settings
