Here's a twist: Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL get Android 12L, but Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL won't

Recently, information appeared on the Internet that Google is ending support for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones (although one

they will still receive updates). It seemed that the same fate awaited the budget devices Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, but this is not the case.

What is known

Recently, the Good Corporation presented an operatingAndroid 12L system and released its beta version for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 5a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 4a and Pixel 4. Now Google has updated the list of supported devices and also added Pixel 3a and Pixel smartphones to it 3a XL. Users of these devices can already download and install a test version of the software. A stable firmware release is scheduled for the first quarter of 2022.

Let us remind you that the operating system is Android 12LDesigned mainly for devices with large screens. That is, for folding smartphones, tablets and laptops. It boasts additional multitasking tools and an optimized user interface. By default, Android 12L also improves the appearance of apps and notifications on devices with larger screens.

Source: Android Developers

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