After testing Android TV 13 in beta for months, Google has finally announced the Android 13’s stable build. Android TV 13, on paper, retains the design elements and UI from the previous generation. However, the company has made several behind the scene changes that change the overall TV using experience for users.
Here’s everything you need to know about Android TV 13 operating system.
As mentioned, Android 13 does not include any major user interface improvements or changes. Most of the changes are background changes. For instance, Google is now offering new APIs to developers to help them optimise their apps for its big-screen operating system and make their apps more usable.
Adjustable frame rates
One of the most noticeable changes is the ability to adjust the refresh rate manually. Until Android 12, users didn’t have an option to manually choose the refresh rate for their Android TVs or Android-powered streaming boxes like Nvidia Sheild or Chromecast.
Adjustable resolution
While some Android TV-powered streaming devices allowed users to set the resolution, most of the TVs that come with built-in Android TV or Google TV operating system do not include this option. This has changed with the Android 13 update. Going forward, users will see the option to choose the resolution for their TV.
Other features and changes
Android TV 13 also brings a handful of power-saving options. For instance, the OS now includes the option to automatically pause the show or movie when HDMI mode changes. In addition to this, the update also brings new AudioManager API changes that bring Anticipatory audio routes for specific formats and speakers. The OS also include InputDevice APIs.
Here’s everything you need to know about Android TV 13 operating system.
As mentioned, Android 13 does not include any major user interface improvements or changes. Most of the changes are background changes. For instance, Google is now offering new APIs to developers to help them optimise their apps for its big-screen operating system and make their apps more usable.
Adjustable frame rates
One of the most noticeable changes is the ability to adjust the refresh rate manually. Until Android 12, users didn’t have an option to manually choose the refresh rate for their Android TVs or Android-powered streaming boxes like Nvidia Sheild or Chromecast.
Adjustable resolution
While some Android TV-powered streaming devices allowed users to set the resolution, most of the TVs that come with built-in Android TV or Google TV operating system do not include this option. This has changed with the Android 13 update. Going forward, users will see the option to choose the resolution for their TV.
Other features and changes
Android TV 13 also brings a handful of power-saving options. For instance, the OS now includes the option to automatically pause the show or movie when HDMI mode changes. In addition to this, the update also brings new AudioManager API changes that bring Anticipatory audio routes for specific formats and speakers. The OS also include InputDevice APIs.
Android TV 13: Official changelog
Media & Power
Anticipatory audio route lets apps identify the routed device and supported formats before creating an AudioTrack
User controls for preferred resolution and refresh rate on supported HDMI source devices
Power management improvements for low-powered standby
Input Control & Accessibility
Hardware mute switch states are reflected in the system privacy controls
Updated user controls for Assistant microphone access on the remote
Global preferences for enabling audio descriptions across apps
New Keyboard Layouts API allows the selection of different language layouts for external keyboards
HDMI & tuner
Better handling of HDMI state changes on HDMI source devices
Improved language selection for HDMI source devices
Tuner HAL 2.0 with performance optimizations, twin tuner and ISDB-T Multi-Layer support
Framework for interactive TV use cases as an extension to TIF
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