Technology Giant Google  LLC is anticipated to unveil a new version of Android TV alongside a new operating system built on the platform. This version is expected a month or two after the final version of Android on which the OS will be built. The search engine giant introduced Android TV 12 roughly a month after Android 12 was released on Pixel phones last year.

While Android TV 13 has yet to be announced, two major upgrades have been revealed: an expanded picture-in-picture support and a low-power sleep mode.

The picture-in-picture mode is currently available on Android TV. Developers, on the other hand, can make PiP windows, if necessary. Google will extend this capability in Android TV 13 by letting developers construct PiP windows that are smaller or larger than this aspect ratio, as observed by Esper’s Mishaal Rahman.

A new activity method in Android 13 called setPreferDockBigOverlays suggests that users will be able to dock the PiP box with the main activity such that “both windows are obvious to the user.” A new “low power standby mode” for Android TVs is also included in Android 13.

When enabled, the function disables wake locks and prevents programs from accessing the network. When the TV is off or in sleep mode, apps do not need to access the internet or create additional wake locks, therefore this will be a useful improvement.

This should also result in a decrease in bandwidth utilization and a reduction in your smart TV’s energy consumption. During doze windows, these restrictions will be temporarily lifted, ensuring that programs do not become unusable.

If Google follows the same schedule as last year, Android TV 13 should be released in November. Most TV manufacturers take their time releasing fresh Android TV builds, so expect to wait a while to try out these new capabilities.