Android 12 has hit its next major milestone. Google has now released the fourth beta to the public, giving us access to a fresh new build of the OS. If you’re willing to deal with potential bugs and performance hiccups, you can install this build on your Pixel 3 or newer device today.
At this point, Google is basically done adding new features to the operating system. Going forward, it’s going to be all about squashing bugs and building more stability into the software. As such, we now have a comprehensive idea of what to expect.
If you have a recent Google Pixel, you can install Android 12 on your device right now. It is also available for a select few devices from other OEMs. If you lack the proper hardware or just want the info, we take a deeper dive detailing these confirmed Android 12 features and more below. Read on!
At Google I/O 2021, the company confirmed that the design of Android 12 would be its biggest visual overhaul in years. The revamp is part of the next iteration of its design language, known as Material You. The idea of Material You is that the users themselves should influence the design.
With Android 12, the OS will use a color extraction protocol to lift design elements from your installed wallpaper. This means that colors across the whole system will change depending on your home/lock screen background. This will allow an easy and automatic way for your phone to feel unique to you.
Along with color extraction, there are numerous new design tweaks, animations, spacing changes, etc. We have a full roundup of what to expect here.