Android 13's final beta is here — and the official release is 'weeks away'

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Android 13 Beta 4 is here — and it's almost ready for regular users

Android 13 logo on Pixel 6 Pro
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Android 13 is edging closer to a full release now that Android 13 Beta 4 has arrived, as Google just announced on the Android Developer Blog.

This will be the final beta before the stable version starts appearing on regular users' handsets, says Google. It's the last call to developers to ensure their apps work with the new OS, and an advance warning for users to prepare for Android 13 dropping on their phones.

In terms of features, Android 13 Beta 4 hasn't changed anything from Beta 3 (which dropped in early June). That's to be expected as Google fixes everything in place for the final release. The focus is now on stability, rather than trying to add extra features, to ensure nothing weird and unexpected happens once the final revision goes live.

If you're wanting to try out Android 13 Beta 4, read how to install the Android 13 beta on a Google Pixel or other eligible Android phone. Otherwise, check if your current device will get the update, and if it doesn't, consider upgrading to one of the best Android phones.

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Richard Priday
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Richard is based in London, covering news, reviews and how-tos for phones, tablets, gaming, and whatever else people need advice on. Following on from his MA in Magazine Journalism at the University of Sheffield, he's also written for WIRED U.K., The Register and Creative Bloq. When not at work, he's likely thinking about how to brew the perfect cup of specialty coffee.