Google recently released a new beta of Android 12, and we have already had a look at the next version of Android. Now, we have a video that gives us a look at the top 5 features coming to Android with this release.
The video below from Marques Brownlee gives us a look at some of the great new features that will be available with the Android 12 release.
Enhanced Performance and Speed
As we can see from the video, there are a number of new features, including a range of speed and performance improvements. Android 12 is designed to be faster and more responsive, with reduced CPU time needed for core system services by up to 22%. This means that apps will launch quicker, and the overall user experience will be smoother. Additionally, the new beta includes optimizations that reduce the use of big cores by the system server by up to 15%, which should help in extending battery life.
New Widgets and Privacy Features
There are also a range of new widgets in Android 12. These widgets are more dynamic and customizable, allowing users to personalize their home screens like never before. For example, the new conversation widget highlights recent messages, missed calls, and activity statuses, making it easier to stay connected with your contacts.
Moreover, Android 12 introduces a range of new privacy features designed to give you more control over your privacy settings. One of the standout features is the new Privacy Dashboard, which provides a clear and comprehensive view of how apps are accessing your data. You can see which apps have accessed your location, camera, and microphone in the past 24 hours and manage permissions directly from the dashboard.
Another significant privacy enhancement is the introduction of microphone and camera indicators. Whenever an app accesses your microphone or camera, an indicator will appear in the status bar, alerting you to the activity. You can also disable the microphone and camera across all apps using new quick settings toggles.
Revamped UI and Quick Settings
Android 12 also comes with a range of new quick settings and functions, plus a new design for the whole UI. The new design, called “Material You,” allows for a more personalized and cohesive look across the entire system. Users can customize the color palette of their device, and the system will automatically apply these colors to the UI elements, including notifications, settings, and even apps.
The quick settings panel has been redesigned to be more intuitive and user-friendly. It now includes larger buttons for easier access and new controls for features like Google Pay and Home controls. The new quick settings also integrate with the new privacy features, allowing you to quickly toggle off access to the microphone and camera.
Improved Notifications and Haptic Feedback
Notifications have also received a significant overhaul in Android 12. The new design makes notifications more modern and easier to read, with larger icons and more consistent spacing. Additionally, Android 12 introduces new haptic feedback patterns that can be used by apps to provide more immersive and tactile experiences. For example, a messaging app could use different haptic feedback patterns for different types of notifications, such as a gentle buzz for a new message and a more pronounced vibration for an urgent alert.
Google is expected to release Android 12 later in the year. The update will be released along with the new Pixel 6 smartphones, which are anticipated to showcase the full potential of the new operating system.
Source & Image Credit: Marques Brownlee
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