Android 13 for smart TVs is here, but Google is first making sure developers are ready to adapt their apps for the new version, which introduces a host of new features for Android running on the big screen. Android 13 on TVs also promises some design changes which will be evident when you see the UI of the new version before your eyes. The audio enhancements should serve gamers and movie buffs in a unique way.
Android 13 TV Edition: When Will You Get Your Smart TV?
The Android 13 TV edition is coming to developers right now, allowing them to develop apps and other interfaces to match the new platform’s feature set. Hence, most smart TVs running on the Android 12 version should be updated sometime next year. Brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi and Google’s Chromecast should receive the new version faster than others.
Android 13 TV Edition: What new features do you get
Even though Android 13 TV is the operating system powering smart TVs, it still has enough to offer to manufacturers that will support their cause for hardware improvements. You will see incremental upgrades on the Material UI front, which has evolved since its debut on Android 12.
It’s good to see that Android TV will have better control over the audio experience provided through external speakers or soundbars. Android 13 TV will provide better sync between audio formats playing on the TV which ensures that any movies played through apps will stream better audio output.
The new TV version of Android is claimed to have better power management tools to keep bills in check even in standby mode. Google is also taking care of the privacy aspect with Android 13 TV, giving users control over knowing when to access their TV’s microphone and when to apply hardware mute via system privacy settings.
With TVs now entering the high refresh rate game, it was clear that Android 13 for TVs would offer something new. Google says you can control these settings via an HDMI source on a compatible TV.
Manufacturers have generally been slow with TV-related software updates, but we’re hoping that Google’s improved focus on Android TV brings about the much-needed change.
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