• Google has released the third public beta of Android 13.
• Claims that it has gained platform stability.
• It also achieves this milestone two months ahead of Android 12.

The initial developer preview of Android 13 was released in February, followed by the first public beta in April and a significant I/O announcement in May. Google has locked in key upgrades, now it’s just a matter of putting the finishing touches on them until the final release.

Read more: How to get the Android 13 beta update on your phone

While Android 12 focused on delivering some significant new customization choices in the form of Material You, 13 is a modest update that expands on those capabilities with app icon themes and preset UI colour variations.

This year’s faster timeframe reflects the complexity of 12 more than anything else. In any event, Google is likely anxious to get 13 out the door and move on from the problems that plagued the rollout of 12.

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Whether you want to get a firsthand peek at Android 13, check Google’s developer site to see if your device qualifies. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait until the complete public release, which is expected to happen this fall.

Earlier, YouTube TV revealed ambitions to introduce 5.1 surround sound compatibility to its streaming TV bundle about a year ago. When we asked YouTube chief product officer Neal Mohan about new features coming to the site earlier this year on The Vergecast, he said it will be shortly. It’s now available for a wider range of devices, including the newest Chromecast with Google TV.

The immersive audio experience is coming to Google TV, Android TV, and Roku, in addition to previously existing surround sound compatibility on classic Chromecasts and TVs built by Vizio, LG, or Samsung.