With the new update to their Android operating system, the developers have clearly focused on design.
Interface, widgets,animation and lock screen
In Android 12, the system will automatically analyzecolors on the wallpaper of the screen. Based on the received data, it forms an individual palette of colors that are used in the interface and applications. Note that, first of all, the new functionality will be available on Pixel smartphones. By the way, the user can easily customize the color scheme individually generated on the basis of the wallpaper.
Google has reworked the widget API to improveuser interaction across platforms, Android skins and launchers. Notable features include the Google Sans font, flat icons, and more harmonious color palettes that together give the widgets a more modern look. Widgets in Android 12 have new dynamic controls that allow you to interact with various elements without launching the application itself. By the way, they can also automatically adjust the color of the background and elements to a part of the image on the desktop.
The style of many elements has changed - they have becomemuch larger and brighter. System animations have also been updated and smoother. All thanks to code optimization and graphics stack. When scrolling, the content stretches slightly, and when the smartphone is connected to the charger, waves of shadow and light appear. Also, the developers have added dynamic lighting when performing user actions. For example, the screen lights up on the right side after pressing the power button.
The quick settings screen is also essentialredesigned. Firstly, it became possible to turn off video and sound, as well as options for controlling smart home and Google Pay. Secondly, the notifications themselves on the notification screen have become larger, and their groups are merged (the already familiar Bubbles function).
Performance and resources
In the new OS, the time CPU usage in provisioningthe work of the main components of the system was reduced by 22%. At the same time, productive cores are now used 15% less. All this significantly increased the smoothness of the system animation. But not only. Also, the operating time of mobile devices without recharging has increased several times.
Security and privacy
Special attention is paid to this direction.First of all, there were indicators of the status of the microphone and camera with the ability to turn them off completely (at the system level) simultaneously for all applications from quick settings.
Кроме того, в обновлении представлена технология Private Compute Core. Essentially, this is a separate section for storing data from local machine learning algorithms (for example, the “now playing” functions for music and Gmail’s “smart replies”). Note that it is isolated from the rest of the OS.
Also, users have the opportunity to give applications not an exact, but an approximate location.
Other Updates
The update introduces the Car Key feature -"Digital key" for Android Auto. The NFC-based CarKey feature will allow you to use Google and Samsung smartphones as an electronic key to open your car. Initially it will work on BMW cars. It's also now possible to use smartphones to unlock Chromebooks and control Android TV as a remote control.
There are also improved accessibility featuresfor visually impaired people, taking long screenshots where you take a snapshot of an entire web page with scrolling down the screen, chat widgets that bring your loved ones to the home screen, and improved support for third-party app stores.
How do I install Android 12?
The beta is available May 18 for Pixel and devices from 11 manufacturers.
According to the schedule, there will be at least three more beta- in June, July and August. The final version of Android 12 is expected in late August - early September. Last year, Android 11 was released on September 8th.
Android 12 is now in public betais available for Google Pixel phones (Pixel 3 and later), and will soon be available on devices from OnePlus, Lenovo, Asus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Tecno, TCL, Vivo, Xiaomi and ZTE. You can register your Pixel phone on Google's Android beta site, or find specific instructions for other supported phones on the Android Developers page.
Android 12 has announced an abundance of new features,but the most exciting are the new visuals. Along with new animations, widgets and a redesigned lock screen, Android 12 also offers themes with the ability to customize the colors used in the OS by simply changing the wallpaper. Not all groundbreaking visual features will be available in this first beta, but they should appear over time as we get closer to the final release.
Google tweaks other aspects of working withAndroid such as notifications and quick settings. They should already appear in beta. If you want to get started with it right now, follow the instructions below.
Which phones work with the beta version of Android 12?
- Pixel 3, 3 XL
- Pixel 3A, 3A XL
- Pixel 4, 4 XL
- Pixel 4A, 4A 5G
- Pixel 5
- Asus Zenfone 8
- OnePlus 9, 9 Pro
- Oppo Find X3 Pro (Model CPH2173)
- TCL 20 Pro 5G
- Vivo iQOO 7
- Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11I, Mi 11X Pro
- ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G
- as well as models from Sharp, Tecno and Realme
How do I install the beta version?
The easiest way to download this beta is on one of the supported Google Pixel phones.
For Pixel, visit the beta site firstAndroid 12 to register your phone for beta. You'll be able to find your phone in the list when you click "View available devices." Once your device is registered, you will be notified via your phone notification that the software is ready to install. To check everything manually, open the settings menu on your phone, then go to System> System update. Click Check for Updates to see if you can download new software.
If nothing happens right away, the only way out is to wait. It can take over 24 hours to install the software on your phone.
As for the supported phones from othersbrands like OnePlus, Realme, Sharp and others, follow the instructions on each page from Google's list of eligible phones, as the installation process seems to be different depending on the manufacturer.
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