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These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by scarycuteface(m): 3:11pm On May 30, 2021 |
Google finally announced the first Android 12 beta at Google I/O 2021, and it could represent the biggest update to Android in a number of years. The new operating system brings with it an all-new theming system called Material You, a revamp to many elements of the user interface, and more. Now that Android 12 has been out for over a week, we’ve had a real opportunity to go over the features that are present in the Android 12 beta so far. Eventually, the consumer release of Android 12 will get even more features, but already, the Android 12 beta currently available gives us a pretty good idea of what the final version of Android 12 will look like. And there’s a lot to like. Here are our favorite features in Android 12 so far — note that we’re only considering features that are actually available in the Android 12 beta, not features that have been announced, but we can’t yet try for ourselves. A new lock screen and always-on-display This one may not be the biggest new feature out there, but it can actually be very handy. The new lock screen and always-on display puts the clock front-and-center when you don’t have notifications, making it very easy to see at a glance. Even when you do have notifications, the clock is still nice and big. Not only that, but like on Android 11 you’ll see small icons of the notifications that you do have, so you have an idea of if your notifications need your attention. Easier access to…everything In Android 12, pretty much all the buttons and toggles are much bigger. This makes them easier to tap — so for example, when you’re turning on and off quick settings, you can do so at a glance. It does mean that there’s a little less information on the display at any given moment, but as long as you’re pretty good at choosing your favorite quick settings, that shouldn’t be too much of an issue. A built-in one-handed mode Various Android manufacturers have built single-handed modes into their phones, but now there’s a one-handed mode that’s built into stock Android. Access to the feature is turned off by default, but you can turn it on by opening up the Settings app and heading to System > Gestures > One-Handed mode, and turning the toggle to the on position. Then, you can access one-handed mode by swiping down at the bottom of the display. There are settings to automatically exit one-handed mode when you close apps, and after a certain amount of time, too. Refreshed animations Even the animations in Android 12 have gotten some love — and they look great. The revamped animations start from the moment you unlock your phone, with light tearing across the screen from a button you pressed, or swipe you performed. Then, there are new animations in the quick settings, which sparkle across the button as you press them. It’s a great touch and helps make the interface as a whole feel more responsive. Immediate Assistant access Google is taking a page out of Apple’s book with Android 12 — by giving users access to Google Assistant by holding the power button. This essentially replaces the Power Menu in Android 12, which previously offered quick access to Google Pay and Google Home smart home controls. These controls will eventually be moved to the quick settings, though in the current beta they’re not there yet. But the beta does offer the option to access Google Assistant by holding the power button, and it works great. https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/favorite-features-in-android-12/ |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Shellsploit: 3:47pm On May 30, 2021 |
Amazing development! Iphone users wont be happy with this . 1 Like |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by jamiudarex(m): 3:55pm On May 30, 2021 |
Shellsploit:lol dey are coming for you 2 Likes |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Shellsploit: 3:58pm On May 30, 2021 |
jamiudarex: I dey wait! 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Freelancerx: 5:15pm On May 30, 2021 |
So these features are what the owners of Camon 17 will be enjoying? That's nice |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by sunshineV(f): 6:08pm On May 30, 2021 |
Freelancerx:too bad for camon 16 users 6 Likes |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by BelloP: 6:46pm On May 30, 2021 |
Why is it so hard to update the operating system? I blame Google |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Freelancerx: 7:08pm On May 30, 2021 |
sunshineV:too bad because you are not smart enough to know that it is the beta version of the 12 that is out for those who choose to upgrade. Until a stable release is out, phones don't send OTA updates for betas. 2 Likes |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Dgrant(m): 7:27pm On May 30, 2021 |
Before nko? Na 2021 phone na Freelancerx: |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Ammaizingemmy: 7:39pm On May 30, 2021 |
My goodness, this one choke gán |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by sunshineV(f): 7:44pm On May 30, 2021 |
Freelancerx:too bad cus u aint educated enuogh to comprehend 2 Likes |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Freelancerx: 8:49pm On May 30, 2021 |
sunshineV:lol says someone who doesn't know what he's saying |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Freelancerx: 8:51pm On May 30, 2021 |
Dgrant:Tecno should roll out the stable versions when it's ready |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by scarycuteface(m): 9:11pm On May 30, 2021 |
Shellsploit:they are always coming late 2 Likes |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by EverythingFit: 9:27pm On May 30, 2021 |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Niswayne19: 9:30pm On May 30, 2021 |
This is cool. |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Yinksy09(m): 9:30pm On May 30, 2021 |
Glad to Know tecno also joins Android 12 beta programme on its latest smartphone, CAMON 17. You can read more here: https://yinksmedia.com/tecno-joins-android-12-beta-programme-on-its-latest-smartphone-camon-17/ |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Principalw: 12:39am On May 31, 2021 |
E better get am o! Freelancerx: |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Babtunz: 8:41am On May 31, 2021 |
They need to change the default font of the operating system |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by phemmyfour: 8:59am On May 31, 2021 |
Yinmu....Team jellybean for life |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Jacku: 10:43am On May 31, 2021 |
Can't wait for the full version to be out.. Been using the beta version on my tecno phone |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Jacku: 10:52am On May 31, 2021 |
sunshineV:comprehend what? You just learn the English? |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by dada01(m): 11:41am On May 31, 2021 |
Oppo users ave been enjoying all this featured with the oppo ColorOs built on Android |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Fonjewel0(f): 11:58am On May 31, 2021 |
New lock screen always on display not bad. The android 12, well done to the brand! More to come I believe... |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by NightFood: 12:11pm On May 31, 2021 |
nice features on this android 12, camon 17 users will be really proud. |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by NightFood: 12:12pm On May 31, 2021 |
how do you mean hard please? BelloP: |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Freelancerx: 1:54pm On May 31, 2021 |
Principalw:if you download the 12 beta, e get |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by BelloP: 3:52pm On May 31, 2021 |
NightFood:I have an LG V20 on android 8 another on 7. the latest android is 11 why cant I put 11 on my V20s? There is a lineage OS 18.1 but the bootloader on my phone is locked. Google could have done a better job of making the operating system updateable just like pc. |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by DannyEl12(m): 11:15pm On Jun 04, 2021 |
BelloP: You're getting it all wrong. OEMs like LG have their modifications to the open-source android codebase on their devices, it's on such OEMs to update as per the latest android version and make necessary modifications to match their hardware. This costs money so it's usually not feasible when they release new phones yearly. Apple makes both their hardware and software so it's way easier to sync development on both, unlike LG(or others) which outsources development of both hardware and software to different companies. 1 Like |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by sunshineV(f): 11:34pm On Jun 04, 2021 |
BelloP:let's wait for nightfood reply 1 Like |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by Yinksy09(m): 8:44pm On Jun 13, 2021 |
NightFood:Yeah camon 17 users would be happy about this. |
Re: These Are Our Favorite New Android 12 Features So Far by NightFood: 2:09pm On Jun 15, 2021 |
sure they will Yinksy09: |
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