The Future: Android 12 is Here

Author: Femi Stephen

Android is the world’s most popular mobile operating system with great features that makes people think twice before considering other brands. 

Shockingly, the Google-owned service is not backing out any moment from now, rather, they are utilizing every resources at their disposal to ensure their customers are satisfied. 

Recently, Android 12 was announced. The operating system is said to bring some pretty cool changes to android smartphones and we are here to give you the full scope.

Samsung devices might be the first to get this update, but you don’t have to bother. Here are what you can expect from the new OS.

New interface

A new interface is one of the features people are expecting from the Android 12. The updated OS has great themes and colors that are far better than the previous ones.

The UI (User Interface) have also been changed to match its updated design. Users will have access to more and better animation throughout the OS operations. Furthermore, notification and quick settings have also been enhanced creatively.

The Android 12 OS performance is also updated to power the intensive animation it houses. So, regardless of its graphics, the system is created to use lesser CPU power.

Better Privacy Controls

Android privacy has been a controversial topic over the years. Fortunately, android developers paid detailed attention to Android 12 privacy. The Android Private Computer Core section of the Operating System, permits machine learning algorithms to run but they are restricted from users’ private data. The enhanced privacy dashboard also allow users to easily discover the applications that are accessing their private data, including location, camera, contacts, and microphone.

Smart changes

Android didn’t update its OS for just design sake, the new Android 12 has some smart features like pressing the power button to activate Google Assistant,inbuilt remote for Android Television, and the ability to unlock a compatible NFC enabled car through the phone.

Android 12 Beta tests

If you are an early technology adaptor and you can’t wait to use the Andorid 12, you might be lucky with this. 

The beta version is available for several devices. See below if your smartphone model is included.

Below is the list of the devices that will be taking part in the preview versions when available.

• Google Pixel 3 / 4 / 5 (Available now)
• OnePlus 9 / 9 Pro (Download links pulled due to bricking issues)
• Nokia X20 (Available later this year)
• Asus ZenFone 8 (Available now)
• Oppo Find X3 Pro (Available now, select countries)
• Sharp Aquos Sense5G (Available now)
• Tecno Camón 17 (Available now)
• TCL 20 Pro 5G (Available now)
• Vivo iQOO 7 (Available now)
• Xiaomi Mi 11 / M11 Ultra / M11i / 11X Pro (Available now)
• ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G (Available now)

Another feature you should look forward to in the Android 12 is the One-handed mode. Just like the way it sounds, It is a handy feature that allow users to navigate their phones with one hand. In this feature, only half of the screen will be enabled for operations.

Conclusion

Android 12 seems to be the future of everyone is waiting for. The interface, enhanced graphics and animation and other exciting features are no doubt capable of persuading more users to use android smartphones. If your phone is among the approved models for beta test, you can try it out to experience android operations on a higher level.