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Google releases Android 12L Beta 1 for Pixel phones

December 9, 2021
At the end of October, Google announced a mid-cycle update to Android 12 focused on foldables, tablets, and Chrome OS. Beta 1 of Android 12L is now available as the first release for Pixel phones enrolled in the Beta Program. While Android 12L is optimized for large screens (UI tweaks, improved multitasking, and app compatibility), there are also some enhancements for phones. This “initial…
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How to get the Android 12L Beta on Google Pixel

December 9, 2021
Google’s Android 12L is designed for big-screen phones and foldables akin to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the underserved Android tablet market. However, some Google Pixel owners can install Android 12L today through the beta program. Is your Pixel compatible? The first step…
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Here’s everything new in Android 12L Beta 1 [Gallery]

December 9, 2021
For the first time in four years, Google is releasing a mid-cycle update to Android that’s primarily aimed at foldables, tablets, and Chrome OS. Android 12L Beta 1 is the first release available on actual devices, specifically Pixel phones. Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of the new Android 12L features and changes currently live in the first beta. (The newest updates will be at…
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Google Chrome now supports Android 12’s scrolling screenshots

December 9, 2021
The addition of scrolling screenshots that allow you to capture the entire screen was a big part of Android 12. Google has now quietly added support for Android 12’s scrolling screenshots in Chrome. When Android 12 launched in late October, the “Capture more” button…
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Android 12 update for Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 seem to be riddled w/ issues for some users

December 9, 2021
Samsung is moving along quickly with its Android 12 update, with the company’s new foldables being updated now in some regions. However, some serious issues with some of those devices may lead Samsung to pause the Android 12 rollout for Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3. As it stands today, Samsung is rolling out the Android 12 update for its Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 primarily in South Korea. Some…
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Android 12L Beta 1 hands-on: Top new features [Video]

December 9, 2021
Right off the back of a massive bug fixing OTA update for Android 12, Google has unleashed the next release — Android 12L Beta 1. If you have no clue what the heck the Android 12L Beta is all about, allow me to enlighten you with the abridged version. This mid-cycle…
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Updated: Nikon Z 40mm F2 sample gallery

December 9, 2021
We’ve been continuing to shoot with Nikon’s compact, fast-aperture 40mm F2, and as autumn turns to winter here in the Pacific Northwest, we’ve updated our initial sample gallery with several new images, for your viewing pleasure. Check out our updated…
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Google confirms ‘limited’ Android bug that prevents emergency calling w/ Microsoft Teams installed, fix coming

December 9, 2021
Last week, a user reported that their Pixel 3 was not able to dial 911 (emergency services in the US). Google has confirmed that there is an emergency calling bug with Android under a “limited set of circumstances” and that there is a fix.  The Reddit user in question had a Pixel 3 running Android 11 on Verizon:  I got off a phone call with my mom, and proceeded to dial 911 just by typing…
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