The first preview of Android 12 is focused on adding underlying system features for developers, but there are a handful of user-facing changes. For example, Android 12 significantly revamps the Markup tool with the ability to add text and emoji to screenshots.
The first change to the screenshotting experience sees users no longer be able to tap an “X” to remove the bottom-left corner…
In recent versions of Android, Google has put emphasis on improving the ability to share WiFi passwords. With Android 12, that’s now taking advantage of the new Nearby Share feature to share WiFi passwords.
Like in Android 10 and Android 11, Google allows users to share…
Here’s everything new in Android 12 Developer Preview 1 [Gallery]
February 19, 2021
As a preview — rather than beta, Android 12 DP1 is “for developers only” and not focused on new user-facing features. That said, we’ve flashed the first Developer Preview factory image to chronicle all the new features.
Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into…
Android 12 DP1: Settings app gets revamp w/ new search bar
February 19, 2021
Android 12 Developer Preview 1 arrived today, and in it, we’ve found that the Settings app has gotten a bit of a revamp, complete with a redesigned search bar.
While the leaked mockups may have given us dreams of a major UI revamp for Android 12, it seems the reality — at least in what’s available in Developer Preview 1 — is a bit more modest. What we do have today is a revamp of the…
Android 12 DP1: Lockscreen and notification shade media player gets minor UI redesign
February 19, 2021
As part of the Android 12 Developer Preview 1, the lockscreen and quick settings media player has now received a very minor UI redesign to give album art a far greater prominence than currently in Android 11.
Media and the associated player controls are looking like a high…
Android 12 DP1: Scrolling screenshots are here, but disabled for now
February 19, 2021
After years of waiting on Google to introduce the feature, scrolling screenshots are finally a part of Android 12, but you, unfortunately, can’t access them easily.
Backtracking just a bit, Google confirmed it would adopt scrolling screenshots as a native feature over…
The first Android 12 Developer Preview build includes a new settings page for the Pixel 5, intended to allow it to respond to a “Double tap” gesture on the back, which can activate the Assistant, take a screenshot, and more, but it doesn’t seem to work just yet.
If the idea of a double tap gesture sounds all too familiar, that’s with good reason. It first appeared during the Android 11…
As we saw in some early screenshots, Android 12 is preparing to deliver some new privacy enhancements. While it’s not live for everyone just yet, a pair of new toggles on Android 12 allow users to disable microphone and camera access to all apps.
We were able to manually…
Android 12 DP1: Pixel Launcher gains new 4×5 grid option
February 19, 2021
Today’s the big day of the Android 12 Developer Preview, and we’re hunting for changes large and small. One interesting small change we’ve spotted is that the Pixel Launcher now offers a new 4×5 grid option.
Last year, with the launch of the Pixel 5, Google…
Motorola offers the most affordable phones on Google’s MVNO with a trio of devices launching this week. Google Fi is also introducing a promo where new Unlimited plan customers can get 50% off their first three months of service.
The Moto G Play (2021) is normally $169, but it’s currently discounted to $99, which you’ll get back as Fi bill credit. That’s also the case for the $199 Moto…
