Google is handing out Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 to Pixel phones just two weeks after the original preview release. QPR3 will be released to the public in June and will be the final major quarterly update for Android 13.
Before, previews were released regularly, but this beta arrived considerably sooner than planned. This might be connected to Google’s need to finish QPR3 testing before releasing Android 14 Beta 1 to Android Beta Program members, as revealed earlier this month. As usual, a lot of features were integrated into the Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 update.
Features of the Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 update
As said earlier, we’ve got features. Sources have started digging into the software looking for the new features users are going to explore. The list isn’t long currently but should any other feature pop up, of course, we’ll keep you posted. Let’s now take a look at the few Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 update features sources discovered.
Pixel display color profiles has been restored
Enhanced PIN privacy
When tapping a number, the circle no longer expands into a rounded square. As a result, there’s no visual feedback on the numpad.
The Pause and App Info shortcuts gave been flipped
Tweaks to Pixel Launcher Settings
“History-based device results and suggestions”. It’s not currently clear what disabling “Device results” turn off
- Meanwhile, the “Choose what shows in search results when you swipe up on your phone’s home screen” description is new.
Meanwhile, there are also known issues – sadly.
- If the user tries to open the camera by pressing the power button twice, the camera displays a black screen instead.
- In some cases when a work profile is switched on or off, the device reboots instead.
- The list of Recent apps sometimes becomes unresponsive if the screen orientation is changed while the list is open.
The QPR3 Beta 2 can be obtained on the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro.
