Android 12 the latest Google’s Operating system.

Android 12 Release Date

You can now experience the Android 12 beta version that was released on May 19^th, 2021. To enjoy the completely new UI you must wait till the year end. Yes! It is expected that Google will release the full version of Android 12 in September or October.

Who can use the Android 12 beta version?

If you are using Pixel 3 or newer, Xiaomi, Oppo, Nokia, and ZTE then you can try the Android 12 beta version. But if you want to try the beta version, you might encounter some errors as you get the developer preview of the Android 12 beta version. May be Pixel phones are an exception in this case. So, you can try the beta version on your smartphone and provide feedback that might be helpful.

Android 12 features, what is new?

Are you bored of the Android UI? Android 12 comes with a new and refreshed UI.

Customizable Theme

While using Pixel devices with Android 12 you can redesign the widgets and you can personalize your Android phone with your favorite colors. Other than personalizing the widgets Google has also added some controls like checkboxes, switches, and radio buttons. You can experience the color extraction which the system automatically applies. The dominant and best-looking colors from the wallpaper are applied to the entire OS. These include the lock screen, notification shade, volume controls, and new widgets. So, there are no mismatched fonts and colors. Google has unified the complete system.

Launch Google Assistant quickly

With Android 12, all you must do is just long press the power button. This activates the digital virtual assistant, and you can command it to open apps, make calls, or ask any other questions.

Better Performance

Android 12 is said to have a seamless flow. To make sure the device is fast the CPU time for core system services is reduced by 22%. The app start-up time and the transition is also improved.

Overscroll effect

On Android 12 when you drag, the visual elements stretch and bounce back. This is applicable for both horizontal and vertical scrolling. The overscroll effect applies to all the apps by default so it assures a reliable UI experience.

Privacy and Security

In Android 12, you can control which apps can access your private information. Further, there is a new privacy dashboard that provides the details of your permission settings. Other than this there is also a new indicator that pops up and alerts you every time an app uses the microphone or the camera.

App Hibernation- This new Android version can detect hibernating apps that have not been used for a certain period. So, improves both the performance and the device storage. This also prevents unnecessary apps from running in the background.

Nearby device permissions – Earlier to pair and connect a device using Bluetooth you must also provide access to location permission. But now in Android 12, you can pair with nearby devices without accessing the device location. So, apps do not need location permission to pair up with nearby devices.

These are some of the Android 12 new features. Google has taken a huge step to provide better experiences to users. Other than these features you can also find some new accessibility features for people with visual impairment.

Android 12 Compatible Phones

Most of the smartphones released over the past two years might be compatible with Android 12. Other than this even some less popular and lower end smartphones can also get the new operating system. Here is a list of some of the compatible phones,

• Pixel 3 to Pixel 5 (including XL and A-series phones)
• Oppo Find X3 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi 11 / 11 Ultra
• Xiaomi Mi 11i / 11X Pro
• Nokia X20
• TCL 20 Pro 5G
• OnePlus 9 / 9 Pro
• Vivo iQOO 7 Legend
• ZTE Axon 30 Ultra
• Asus Zenfone 8
• Tecno Camon 17
• Realme GT
• Sharp Aquos Sense 5G

 So, check whether your phone is compatible and just try using the Android 12 beta version.