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Android 12L was all about preparing “stock” Android for foldables and improving the experience on bigger screens. Now, in the first developer preview for Android 13, we’re getting a first look at the Pixel Launcher’s new ability to support multiple display layouts on one device, almost certainly for future foldables. For some background, foldables in the style of Samsung’s Galaxy Fold…

It seems that Android 12L is set to roll out in the shadow of Android 13, as Developer Preview 1 is already here with a brand new set of features to explore. Anyone expecting a huge overhaul need not apply. For starters, as is customary, the first few preview builds are aimed exclusively at developers. That means most of the major changes are found under the hood. Plus, the Android 12 and…

While macOS Monterey 12.3 is in the beta testing phase, Apple has launched macOS 12.2.1 for all users with some important security and bug fixes. Notably, that includes a patch for the Bluetooth-related battery drain issue for MacBooks. macOS 12.2.1 is starting to show up for users via OTA. Head to System Preferences > Software Update to see if it’s available yet for your Mac. macOS 12.2…

Android 12 introduced a brand new design language, and Google is working to make sure it’s consistently adopted by all OEMs. For the benefit of app developers, the company announced today that Material You dynamic color is specifically coming to Android devices from Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, realme, Xiaomi, and Tecno. Calling dynamic color the “star of the show,” Google very much wants…