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Android 13 official changes list
Google has officially launched the Android 13 version starting with Pixel devices. The latest version brings over 150 fixes across Apps, Assistant, Audio, Battery & Charging, Biometrics, Bluetooth and more. Below check the full changelog.
Android 13 official changes list:
Apps – Fixes
- Gboard to display over text field while typing in certain conditions
- White bar to display at the bottom of the Google feed in the launcher under certain conditions
- Hiding some recent pictures from attachment picker in Messages
- Phone app causing some text to appear invisible while managing blocked numbers in dark mode.
- Fifferent color themes to display between Personal and Work profiles
- Password autofill from triggering in certain apps
- Allow Live Caption to respect system settings for caption font sizes
Assistant – Fixes
- Causing call Quick Phrases prompts to remain on the screen after a call has ended.
Audio – Fixes
- Volume issues fixed
- LDAC codec in certain conditions
- Distorted call audio
Battery & Charging – Fixes
- Battery charge percentage to display between Always-on Display and status bar in certain conditions
- Causing charging to stop before the battery level reaches 100%
- Adaptive Charging to trigger in certain conditions
- Screen timeout to turn off the display in certain conditions
- Wireless charging with Pixel Stand or other accessories in certain conditions *[4]
- Thermal mitigation handling in certain conditions and scenarios
- General improvements for idle power consumption under certain conditions
Biometrics – Fixes
- Crashes during fingerprint unlock in certain conditions
- Fingerprint unlock while notification shade is down
- Face unlock to trigger in certain conditions
- Fingerprint icon would occasionally overlap with UI elements on screen
- Fingerprint icon would occasionally persist on-screen
- Fingerprint would intermittently stop working in certain conditions
- Fingerprint haptics latency and response during unlock
- Fingerprint performance, stability and reliability
- Fingerprint unlock in different lighting conditions
- Improvements for fingerprint enrollment
Bluetooth- Fixes
- Bluetooth audio to skip during device wake-up in certain conditions
- Bluetooth to incorrectly report current media playback status
- Choppy audio playback over Bluetooth LE in certain conditions
- Lost device UUIDs for previously paired Bluetooth accessories
- Audio playback to switch to phone speaker while connected to Bluetooth accessories
- Previously paired devices from automatically reconnecting in certain conditions
- Fix for issue with service connection leak on Bluetooth LE
- Fix for streaming info to display properly on Car screen when connected through Bluetooth
- Fix to address device connection issues due to conflicting states in Bluetooth toggle settings
- Fix to address issue of longer device connection times over Bluetooth LE
- Fix to correctly pause media when a Bluetooth device disconnects
- Fix to improve Bluetooth LE background connection stability in certain conditions
- General compatibility improvements for various Bluetooth headsets and accessories with Android 13
- General improvements for Bluetooth stability and performance in certain conditions
Camera
- Fix for issue causing greyed out shutter button while adjusting zoom level in certain conditions
- Fix to improve detection of connected Bluetooth accessories while video recording
- General improvements for camera stability and performances in certain conditions
Connectivity
- Fix for issue preventing connection over Ethernet in certain conditions
Display & Graphics
- Fix for issue causing display to appear green under certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing display to flicker while unlocking with fingerprint in certain conditions
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing Night Light from automatically turning off at sunrise
- Fix for issue preventing display to render under certain conditions
- Fix for issues causing screen flicker under certain conditions
Framework
- Fix for issue causing app installation from Play store to fail in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing Gboard to freeze in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing Gboard to freeze when long-pressing enter key in certain conditions
- Fix for issue occasionally causing system crash when disabling Work Profile
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing app notifications from being dismissed in certain conditions
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing notifications or updates from apps from running in the background
- Fix for issue preventing keyboard from displaying in certain apps and conditions
- Fix for issue preventing WiFi printing with certain printers or apps
- Fix for Settings app crash when opening Passwords & accounts in certain conditions
- General improvements for Android framework stability
- Stability and compatibility improvements with certain apps in Android 13
- Stability improvements for device restore or transfer during setup in certain scenarios
Location & GPS
- Fix for issue causing location services cache corruption in certain conditions
- Improvements for GPS stability and location accuracy in certain conditions
Media
- Fix for issue occasionally causing incorrectly shifted colors during video playback in Photos
- Improve stability of the Picture-in-Picture mini player window in certain apps and scenarios
- Improve support for DRM-protected video streams in certain apps and scenarios
NFC
- Add support for NFC payments in secondary profiles
Sensors
- Add option to toggle haptic feedback for touch interaction while silent mode is active
- Fix for issue causing screen to stay off after a phone call ends
- Fix for issue occasionally causing display to remain in AOD after picking up device or touching screen
- Fix for issue preventing current timezone to be detected from device location in certain conditions
- General improvements for adaptive brightness response in certain conditions
- Improvements for haptic feedback strength and response in certain conditions
System
- Fix for issue causing device to enter a reboot loop after updating in certain conditions
- Fix for issue occasionally causing device to freeze on the Google logo during startup
- Fix for issue occasionally causing device to stall or freeze during unlock
- Fix for issue occasionally causing device to unexpectedly reboot and show “Device corrupted” warning
- Fix for issue occasionally causing slow performance while an OTA update installs in the background
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing Android Auto to connect over USB in certain conditions
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing device to charge over USB with certain third-party cables or adapters
- FIx for issue occasionally preventing OTA update from installing on device
- General improvements for device performance in certain conditions and scenarios
- General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions
Telephony
- Fix for issue causing data usage alerts to appear even when disabled in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing Wi-Fi calls to end unexpectedly in certain conditions
- Fix for issue occasionally causing call to drop when attempting to merge two calls
- Fix for issue occasionally causing Phone Services to repeatedly request location
- Fix for issue where call occasionally cannot be placed due to incorrect incoming call message
- Fix for issue where duplicate call notifications can appear in certain conditions
- Fix for issue where missed call notifications may not appear on lock screen in certain conditions
- Fix for issue where new SIM cards are not enabled under certain circumstances
- Fix issue requiring device restart when network handover occurs under certain conditions
- Fix issue where call ringing sound continues after call is answered or terminated in certain circumstances
- Fix issue where incorrect network may be displayed under certain circumstances when multiple SIM cards are enabled
- Fix issue where users cannot send SMS messages under certain circumstances
- General improvements for network connection stability & performance in certain conditions
Touch
- General improvements for touch screen palm detection and response
User Interface
- Add option in Settings to show vibration mode icon in status bar
- Fix for incorrect text in “Swipe to access Google app” instructions in launcher settings
- Fix for issue causing bottom row of app drawer to appear hidden when using 3-button navigation
- Fix for issue causing certain animations to display while “Remove animations” setting is enabled
- Fix for issue causing certain background color themes to lack sufficient contrast with UI elements
- Fix for issue causing certain notification content to appear truncated on lock screen
- Fix for issue causing certain Toast popup notifications to appear without an app icon
- Fix for issue causing Clock icon to show the wrong time in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing keyboard to use the wrong color scheme during device setup when dark mode is enabled
- Fix for issue causing overview to highlight a previous app while using 3-button navigation in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing screen rotation button from appearing during device setup
- Fix for issue causing screen to flicker when using apps in Picture-in-Picture mode under certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing screen to turn off with incoming notification under certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing storage settings options to incorrectly open Files app in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing tiles in Quick settings to show the wrong name or appear disabled in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing volume level UI animation to skip when long-pressing volume buttons
- Fix for issue occasionally causing app shortcuts to display the wrong icon on home screen
- Fix for issue occasionally causing blank lock screen after waking device while face unlock is active
- Fix for issue occasionally causing certain media apps to trigger an empty notification
- Fix for issue occasionally causing Clipboard modal to appear with a large font size after copying text
- Fix for issue occasionally causing collapsed notifications to flicker when dragging notification shade
- Fix for issue occasionally causing duplicate notifications to appear for pinned Conversations or contacts
- Fix for issue occasionally causing fingerprint icon position to slightly change between the Always-On Display and lock screen
- Fix for issue occasionally causing inconsistent network type indicators to display between Settings and status bar
- Fix for issue occasionally causing incorrect color theme to display in status bar after app splash screen displays
- Fix for issue occasionally causing lock icon on lock screen to appear in the wrong position or size
- Fix for issue occasionally causing lock screen to display after fingerprint unlock instead of home screen
- Fix for issue occasionally causing long delay before launcher icons appear after restarting device
- Fix for issue occasionally causing notification shade to extend down after unlocking device
- Fix for issue occasionally causing notification shade to flash when unlocking device with fingerprint
- Fix for issue occasionally causing power button to trigger lock screen instead of turning off display
- Fix for issue occasionally causing Quick settings to display with incorrect color theme while fingerprint authentication modal is active
- Fix for issue occasionally causing Settings to open while long-pressing on brightness slider in Quick settings
- Fix for issue occasionally causing status bar notification icon positions to change when time changes
- Fix for issue occasionally causing Storage page in Settings to show incorrect usage totals
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing recent messages from displaying in Conversations widget
- Fix for issue preventing “Default USB configuration” developer setting from appearing in search results
- Fix for issue preventing double-tap gesture to wake display under certain conditions
- Fix for issue preventing notifications to appear for new text messages under certain conditions
- General improvements for gesture navigation support with third-party launcher apps
- General improvements for stability in UI, launcher, gesture navigation and system apps
- General improvements for device setup experience
Wi-Fi
- Fix for issue causing data usage in Settings to omit totals for certain apps
- Fix for issue causing device to reboot when connecting to Wi-Fi network with TDI enabled
- Fix for issue causing Wi-Fi confirmation dialog to close unexpectedly when TalkBack is enabled
- Fix for issue impacting Android Auto stability while connected to Wi-Fi
- Fix for issue occasionally causing device to reboot when signing into a Wi-Fi network
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection to WPA2-Enterprise networks in certain conditions
- Fix for issue preventing Wi-Fi network from connecting when entering a correct password after entering an incorrect password
- Fix for issue while connecting to temporary Wi-Fi networks with certain apps
- General improvements for Wi-Fi stability and performance in certain conditions
We often get caught up in the numbers game when talking about new smartphones. We look at clock speeds, gigabytes, and chip sizes. But if you think about it, what makes you actually love using your phone every day? It is usually the little things—the way it vibrates when you type, the fullness of the sound when you watch a video, and how fast the cloud services behind your apps respond.
Huawei is tackling both sides of this coin. Brand new leaks and event announcements show that the company is working on a dual strategy. On one hand, the upcoming Mate 90 series is focusing heavily on the physical, everyday features we often overlook. On the other hand, the corporate side just laid out a massive plan for autonomous AI and cloud security at their INSPIRE 2026 event in Shanghai. Let’s break down what all of this means for you.
The Mate 90 Look: Focusing on the Features We Actually Touch
The upcoming Huawei Mate 90 series is already generating a ton of buzz because it is shifting its launch window to September. It is also bringing a brand new Kirin chip built with an advanced vertical layout to challenge global 3nm standards. But the latest supply chain whispers tell us that Huawei is spending just as much energy on the parts of the phone you physically interact with every single second.
Better Haptics: The New X-Axis Motor
Have you ever typed on a phone that felt hollow or mushy? It completely ruins the experience. Huawei wants to fix that by adding a brand-new, ultra-responsive X-axis linear haptic motor to the Mate 90 lineup. Instead of a generic buzz, this motor can produce crisp, tiny vibrations that mimic real physical buttons. Whether you are typing a quick text, scrolling through a menu, or playing a mobile game, the phone will give you clean, realistic feedback that makes the software feel alive.
Upgraded Sound: Immersive Stereo Speakers
Another big upgrade is coming to the audio setup. Most of us watch videos, take video calls, or stream music directly from our phone speakers without plugging in headphones. The Mate 90 series is rumored to feature a redesigned stereo speaker chamber system. By reworking the physical space inside the phone, Huawei is aiming for much deeper bass and clear, separated audio. It means you won’t have to cup your hand around the bottom of your phone just to hear a podcast while cooking dinner.
Huawei Cloud INSPIRE 2026: Moving Into Agentic Infrastructure
While the consumer team is polishing the physical hardware, the enterprise division is entirely focused on the future of artificial intelligence. Live from the West Bund International Convention Center in Shanghai, the Huawei Cloud INSPIRE 2026 summit just wrapped up. The big takeaway? Cloud computing is shifting from basic storage to what they call “Agentic Infrastructure.”
What is Agentic Infrastructure?
Think of normal AI as a tool that only answers when you ask it a direct question. An AI Agent, however, is different. It can think ahead, plan multi-step tasks, and make independent choices to help run a business or manage data.
Huawei’s new Agentic Infrastructure is a cloud setup built from the ground up to support thousands of these autonomous digital workers. It combines massive processing power with smart software, ensuring these AI systems can run continuously without lagging or crashing the servers.
Five Big Upgrades for AI Security and Keeping Things Legal
As AI grows more independent, security becomes a massive headache. If an AI agent is making decisions for a business, how do you keep its data safe? And how do you make sure it follows local privacy laws?
To answer this, Huawei Cloud announced five major security upgrades to its global portfolio. These upgrades act like a digital security guard, protecting sensitive data, keeping a strict eye on how AI models behave, and making sure everything complies with the changing regulatory rules in over 70 countries. It is all about turning AI from a wild, experimental tool into a safe, reliable coworker.
Connecting Your Phone to the Cloud
Why should the average user care about corporate cloud summits in Shanghai? Because the two worlds are rapidly merging. The advanced haptics, better speakers, and next-gen Kirin chips on the Mate 90 are just the gatekeepers. The real magic happens when those devices connect to a highly secure, intelligent cloud network.
When your phone can talk to a secure cloud infrastructure instantly, your voice assistants become smarter, your photo organization happens in a flash, and your data stays completely locked down away from prying eyes.
Conclusion: A Smarter, More Complete Tech Setup
Huawei is proving that a true flagship experience requires looking at the whole picture. By upgrading the overlooked physical hardware on the Mate 90 and building a secure foundation for autonomous AI in the cloud, they are preparing for the next big era of tech. Keep your eyes on September—it is going to be a very interesting fall season for tech fans!
Two tech companies, MTN Zambia and Huawei, have teamed up to fix a big problem: slow internet inside busy buildings. They just installed a brand-new system at the Mulungushi International Conference Center in Zambia, and it is the first time this specific technology has been used anywhere in the world.
Why was this needed?
More and more people in Zambia are using mobile internet to watch high-definition videos, live stream, and use cloud services. This makes the internet very slow in crowded places like airports, shopping areas, and big conference centers.
Before this new upgrade, the internet inside the Mulungushi Center was struggling. The outside cell towers couldn’t send strong signals through the walls, and the old indoor antennas couldn’t handle fast 5G speeds.
What is the new solution?
Huawei created a small device called LampSite. Instead of installing five different boxes for different network speeds, they put everything into one single box.
Here is what this new system does:
- Super Fast Speeds: It combines different network bands (including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G) to give users download speeds up to 1 Gbps. This means videos and live streams won’t freeze or lag anymore.
- Easier and Cheaper to Set Up: Because it is a “5-in-1” box, the phone company needs half as many devices to cover the same area. This saves money and takes less time to install.
- Saves Energy: The device is smart. When nobody is using it, it goes to sleep to save power, making it eco-friendly.
Ready for the Future: It is built to handle even newer technologies coming down the road, like virtual reality (VR) and 3D glasses.
What the bosses are saying
Thomas Ngoma from MTN Zambia explained that this upgrade will give people the same fast internet inside the building as they get outside. It will make online video calls and apps run smoothly.
Dr. Philip Song from Huawei said they are proud of this new energy-saving system. They plan to install it in more crowded places like airports and business districts to help grow Zambia’s digital economy.
Imagine a future where a national power grid acts more like an organic, self-healing computer network than a chaotic mess of aging copper and transformers. If you think that sounds like science fiction, think again. On May 29, 2026, during the prestigious 2nd International Conference on Energy and Water in Luanda, Huawei teamed up with Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA) to release a historic white paper that promises to reshape the region’s entire power architecture.
The publication, aptly titled White Paper on Digitalization and Green Energy Transition of Angola’s Electric Power Industry, sets down an aggressive roadmap. It is a bold statement that digital modernization and structural economic survival are now inextricably linked.
A Visionary Leap for Angola’s Energy Grid
Angola is blessed with a staggering abundance of clean energy resources, positioning it beautifully to spearhead regional green integration across Southern Africa. But having raw potential means very little if your infrastructure is leaking energy like a sieve.
Dropping Watts, Adding Bits: The New Philosophy
To bridge this gap, the white paper relies heavily on a brilliant guiding principle: “more bits, less watts”. The idea is wonderfully simple yet revolutionary—by injecting massive digital intelligence (“bits”) into the grid, you can systematically optimize distribution and minimize pure power waste (“watts”). It’s about working smarter, not just pumping out more raw currents.
Resolving the Pains of Traditional Operational Models
Let’s be honest: traditional utility operations are feeling the strain. Arlindo Carlos, Angola’s Secretary of State for Energy and Water, frankly addressed the audience at the launch, pointing out the major bottlenecks plaguing legacy systems: heavy line losses, fragmented network management, and an expensive reliance on imported fuel. The status quo is no longer sustainable. By turning toward deep digital transformation, Angola intends to build a future power grid that is profoundly greener, smarter, and incredibly reliable.
Inside the Transformation: Merging Tech and Currents
So, how exactly does a world leader in telecommunications help stabilize a country’s power network? It happens by fundamentally shifting from hard iron to intelligent software.
The Power of Four Core Technology Clusters
The backbone of this collaboration involves fusing four vital technology domains into a unified ecosystem:
- Digital Technologies (Bits): Cloud analytics, automated software controls, and IoT tracking.
- Power Electronics (Watts): Next-gen converters and optimized hardware pathways.
- Thermal Management (Heat): Advanced cooling methodologies to minimize energy bleed.
- Energy Storage Management (Battery): Sophisticated, smart storage solutions to save power for when it’s needed most.
Evolving the Power Matrix: What Lies Ahead?
This initiative is not just a collection of theoretical ideas printed on glossy paper; it provides an explicit operational template for the upcoming years.
Intelligent Distribution and Advanced All-Optical Networks
Moving forward, the extensive, old-school infrastructure of the past will make way for automated, grid-forming energy storage systems and intelligent distribution grids. Backed by robust, high-speed all-optical communication networks, the grid can seamlessly detect faults, dynamically adjust power routing, and absorb fluctuating renewable energies from solar and hydro plants without breaking a sweat.
Conclusion: Lighting a Greener Path for Southern Africa
Ultimately, the joint white paper proves that the future of power isn’t merely about burning cleaner fuels—it is about managing existing resources with hyper-intelligence. Through the “more bits, less watts” doctrine, Huawei and MINEA are providing a shining template for the entire African continent. The digital power revolution has officially arrived, and it’s starting from the ground up!