Today, on the first day of the Google I/O 2021 developer conference, Google introduced a new version
What's new
The developers call the new design Material You. According to Samir Samat, vice president of product management for Android and Google Play, this is “the largest design change in Android history.”
Without exaggeration, Android 12 is indeedchanged. It is based on three principles: “More personal”, “Private and secure” and “Better together”. The company has redesigned almost every element of the Android user interface to make it more customizable. So, when you install a new wallpaper, almost every element of the OS is adjusted to it - for example, the notification shade and volume controls so that they match the dominant and additional colors on the display.
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Also changed the system animation, screenlocks, customized the quick settings menu and implemented a new widget system. The buttons have become larger and brighter, there are more animations, and a Privacy Dashboard has appeared, where you can see what permissions applications have received and when.
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At the same time, Google claims that Android has become more efficient. Smartphones will respond faster and have better battery life thanks to more optimized CPU usage.
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As with iOS 14, you will also see smallIndicators at the top of the screen when an app is accessing your phone's camera, microphone, or both. You can block access for applications at any time. Android 12 will also allow you to only share your approximate location with apps.
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Finally, Android 12 supports the featureDigital Car Key. This is a digital key that allows you to use your smartphone to open or lock your car. At first, the new feature will only work with BMW vehicles.
Google says more features will be coming to Android 12 later this year as we get closer to the update's public release.
Who is first
First public beta of Android 12 Beta 1available for download today. Traditionally, it will be available to Pixel series smartphones, starting with the Pixel 3. In addition, the beta version can be tested on devices from 11 manufacturers, including Google, Asus, OnePlus, OPPO and Xiaomi.
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