Google’s Beta updates allow users to try out new features and improvements before they are officially released to the public. The Beta program is open to anyone with a compatible Pixel device, and users can sign up for the program through Google’s website. However, since Beta releases are pre-release versions, they may contain bugs or other issues that can affect device performance. It is recommended that users back up their devices before installing Beta updates and use them at their own risk. Google typically releases several Beta versions leading up to the official release of a new Android version. As of late, the company is gearing up for the official launch of Android 14 later this year. The tech giant released the latest Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 Update, which is currently rolling out to Pixel Devices.

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Previously, Google had hinted that they won’t be publicly testing QPR3, but will instead go straight from Android 13 QPR2 Beta to Android 14 Beta. The latest release of Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 is available for a variety of Pixel devices – namely Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro. The latest update includes enhanced privacy features, such as a more discreet PIN entry system that prevents the numbers on the PIN pad from lighting up, protecting your PIN from anyone who might be trying to peek at the same. For this feature, users can go to their screen lock settings and enable “Enhanced PIN Privacy” which will disable animations while entering the device PIN. Furthermore, users can also choose if they would like recommendations in “home search” based on their search history or not.

The new update is also bundled with several bug fixes. Issues like the volume panel flickering or the notification bar closing too quickly have been addressed, making for a smoother and more seamless user experience. So, whether you’re rocking a Pixel 7 Pro or a Pixel 4a, there’s something for everyone in the latest patch. Users of Pixel devices can download the Factory Image or OTA (over-the-air) updates for their respective devices.

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