Google has released the second beta version of the Android TV 13 operating system. One of the main innovations is the expansion of the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, which allows developers to make the use of this feature on TVs more useful and convenient for users.

With the help of special APIs, application creators now have the ability to resize the PiP window. As an example of its use, the ability to see several people at the same time during a video conference or to follow the broadcast from several surveillance cameras at once is given.

In addition, the PiP window docking mode will appear in the OS when the size of the main screen or the running application is changed so that it does not cover other content. Developers also have a Keep-clear tool that allows you to specify which elements of its application can never be covered by another window.

Google also paid a lot of attention to OS performance and sound enhancements. The system also introduced support for different keyboard layouts – this can be useful for game developers who need to implement input with a layout other than QWERTY. Other changes include Fast Pair support for faster syncing with wireless headphones and a new low power standby mode.

The release dates for the stable firmware version and the list of supported devices have not yet been announced.