If the new multimedia animations, better file permissions, and new clipboard overlay aren’t enough to excite you with this beta, a new QR code scanner might be of interest to you. However, the updated QR code scanner is nothing new, having made its debut in a developer preview released earlier this year. So how is the new QR code scanner different from the one in the native camera app? According to Android Police, the new scanner is much faster, as it is able to detect, scan and retrieve information from QR codes at an improved rate. The new scanner also offers more information on how to use the information retrieved from a QR code. It does this by notifying users of what kind of applications will be used to open the attached link. This allows users to make a more informed decision when opening QR codes, keeping the user and the device safe from potential malicious attacks. Of course, this may not be the most exciting addition to Android 13, but it should be a great tool for those who rely on it on a daily basis. Although it is still unknown when exactly Google will release Android 13 to the general public, more information will have to be revealed at its upcoming Google I / O developer conference, which will take place on May 11 and 12. If you want to try Android 13, you can gain instant access by enrolling your compatible device in Android Beta. The beta currently supports Google Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 5a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 4a, Pixel 4 XL and Pixel 4. As a warning, the software is in beta and will you could have bugs or other stability issues. Be careful when installing it on a master device. Source: Android Police
