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Google recently surprised everyone by releasing the first Android 13 QPR1 beta earlier than originally planned. The company focuses on improving the functionality of components already integrated into its operating system.
This is evidenced by the Android 13 QPR1 beta, which appears to have several new features to use or consider once installed on the device.
Google has tested many innovative ways to test some shortcut features to make them easier and more user-friendly. One of the included features is setting access to a larger spin button.
Android 13 QPR1 introduced a feature that makes the scroll button appear larger than usual. As we all know, the rotary buttons on most Android phones have very small buttons.
The rotary button at the bottom left corner of Android 13 QPR1 has been enlarged, making it easier and faster to press.
This update is sure to help a lot of users, especially those who have vision problems when navigating this feature, since it’s one of those commands that can’t be controlled through settings.
According to 9To5Google, the diameter of the round icon is almost the same as the diameter of the app, while the rotated rectangular icon remains the same size.
This button has been around since Android 9 Pie and can be found on the right side of the navigation bar, which has three buttons.
While Android 12 brought camera-based smart rotation to Pixel phones, Google also introduced floating buttons next to the gesture navigation toggles included in Android 10.
As mentioned above, the launch of Google Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 is full of tweaks and improvements to existing features.
Another tweak released by Google is the ability to quickly toggle to access settings. It also has a specific animation corresponding to this switch.
9To5Google adds that there is now a focus mode that, when activated from the Quick Settings panel, displays a pop-up that remains visible throughout the session. It is now easy to assess whether the improved digital wellbeing model works on the user’s device.
Another feature coming soon is the ability to hold the side button of a user’s device and ask Google Assistant.
Instead of using the device’s power button to turn the device on and off, the power button is now designed by Google and users can choose whether to turn off the device or ask for help.
This setting can be turned on and off in Android phone settings, so the user can use this feature.
Also worth mentioning is a feature that allows users to mute their phone while driving. Android users can now turn off notification sounds while driving to avoid distractions on the road. It’s like the “do not disturb” function, but in driving mode.
After all, the Android 13 stable update for Pixel phones was released just a few weeks ago. We’re expecting a steady three beta release in December, and it’s essentially a pre-release of the December Pixel Feature Drop, but likely without some of the core features.