Android Automotive 13 is here, just two months after 12L arrived in cars 

It's only been a couple of months since Android 12L was made available for Android Automotive devices, but considering it's no longer the new kid on the block, it's time for another release. Google has released the latest patch notes for its car-powering OS, and while they might not look exciting on paper, it shows some real commitment on the company's part to keep automakers and drivers alike satisfied.

Mishaal Rahman at Esper.io spotted the release notes for Android Auto 13 this morning. Unlike Android 12L for cars — which included, among other things, a new quick controls feature for quickly toggling various options — Android 13 is focused on technical, behind-the-scenes changes. If you're an Android Automotive user hoping for a slate of new features, you'll likely be disappointed. That said, considering Google's platform is built for automakers to customize specifically for each model, user-facing features will always be few and far between.

Although there aren't a ton of changes here to write home about, there are a few worth highlighting. Several connectivity changes — including support for ultra-wideband and Gabeldorsche, a new version of Android's Bluetooth stack that is active up to the scanning level — made the cut. Android 12's Privacy Dashboard has made its way to cars with this release, delivering a list of sensors used by the vehicle. Google also added some new vehicle properties, including fog lights, EV charging, and more. Here's the complete list of changes:

As Rahman noted on Twitter, these patch notes are specifically meant for system engineers working with Android Automotive, not general consumers. He's done a great job at breaking down some of the more important changes in this latest version, so I highly suggest reading his in-depth coverage of each change. It's great to see that, even as work on Android Auto slows to a crawl, Automotive continues receiving timely OS updates for the car manufacturers that rely on it. Whether it'll be enough to compete with Apple's future plans for CarPlay, however, remains to be seen.

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