Android 13: Major new Google software update release date arrives early

[UK Sentinel]

If you’re an Android user, you’ll need to know how to use Google’s latest mobile operating system. Check out this cheat sheet to find out how to use Android 13.

What is Android 13?
Android 13 (code name Tiramisu) is the 2022 release of Google’s mobile operating system. This latest iteration of the platform arrived after four beta cycles and a preview release that landed in February 2022.

Android itself is the most widely used mobile operating system on the planet, with an 86.2% global market share. That global market share has held steady in the 80s since 2014, with its lowest rank being 81.1% in 2014.

When you break down the market share by country, you do find Android’s hold on consumers to wane considerably. For example, in the U.S., Android has a 48.5% share, while iOS holds 51.2%. As of May 2022, Android 11 was the most widely-used version of the platform, with 28.3%. That, of course, will most likely change once more handsets start picking up the 13th release and more devices migrate to 12.

Android 13 release dates
Android 13 began rolling out to Pixel devices on August 15, 2022. However, that doesn’t mean all Pixel users received the update on that day. Case in point, it’s now three days after the announced release, and my Pixel 6 Pro has yet to receive the OTA (over-the-air) update. I certainly could side-load the install, but I’ve learned, over the years, that’s not always the best route to a successful upgrade.

Nevertheless, Android 13 has officially been released and will arrive for supported Pixel devices first. Those supported Pixel phones include everything from the Pixel 4 on up. So, if you’re a Pixel 1, 2 or 3 owner, it’s time to upgrade if you want Android 13.

Source: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/android-13-everything-you-need-to-know/

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