Android updates: Google releases first Android 13 beta, Sony and Motorola continue to distribute Android 12

• Google released the first beta of Android 13 this week.
• Sony and Motorola, on the other hand, continue to distribute Android 12 to selected phones.
• Samsung has given the Galaxy M12 the One UI 4.1 user interface.

Motorola’s Moto G100 and Sony’s Xperia 10 II received the Android 12 update this week. Google has also released the first beta of Android 13.

The most important Android updates of the week can be found below at a glance:

Motorola

At Motorola, the distribution of Android 12 is still in full swing. The Moto G100 is currently being considered with the operating system. The update is currently only available in Brazil. In the coming weeks, the update will also appear in Germany.

Sony

Even at Sony, the rollout of Android 12 is not yet complete. The Xperia 10 II is currently being considered with the new operating system. The software is currently being distributed in Asia and is said to be around 900 megabytes in size.

Samsung

Samsung distributes Android 12 to the Galaxy M12. The update is currently available for download in India, and the update should also be available in this country by August at the latest. You can look forward to the “Material You” theme, as well as improved privacy and data protection settings.

Google

Google is gradually releasing new features for Android Auto. These were announced last year. You should be able to respond to an incoming message with quick replies shortly.

The first beta of Android 13 is also available. You can already download them on selected Pixel phones and try out the first innovations. According to the official schedule, another beta version is to be released in May and June. There is no exact release date for the stable version yet.

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