Color palette from wallpaper! etc.
At the recent Google I/O, we were able to preview all the new features of Android 12, which will be released this fall (probably). It has a lot of content, such as enhanced privacy protection, revamped notifications, and updated design language.
The design has evolved into "Material You"
The biggest change in Android 12 is that the traditional design language Material Design will go one step further and become "Material You". Users can customize the color scheme and design of the UI and home screens themselves, while maintaining a consistent feel.
Customized designs can be used across Google's products, not only on smartphones, but also on the web, Chrome OS, smart displays, and more. The first to support this will be the Google Pixel, which is scheduled to arrive this fall.
Android 12's entire interface and design has been overhauled, and the overall color palette is called "color extraction," which automatically chooses the best based on your wallpaper. The lighting when unlocking from the lock screen becomes dynamic, and the display size of the clock changes depending on the presence or absence of notifications.
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In terms of notifications, an update to the "At a Glance" feature will make it easier to see what's playing, and the ability to add Google Home and Google Pay icons to the quick settings menu. After that, the method of calling Google Assistant has changed, and it is now a long press of the power button. The impression is that it will be more flexible than ever, but the CPU processing time has been reduced by 22% due to animation optimization, etc., and you can expect faster and smoother movements than before.
Both privacy and convenience
In relation to privacy and security, a new privacy dashboard has been created so that you can see the type of data accessed by each application and the timing of access. Become. Not only genuine, but also third-party apps are reported. If you find an app that behaves suspiciously here, you can immediately change the permission settings for that app on the dashboard. Additionally, Android 12 will now show notification icons when apps are using the device's microphone or camera. If you want to turn off the microphone or camera, you can turn it off with just two taps in the quick settings.
After that, a framework called Android Private Compute Core was announced in order to balance the convenience and privacy of AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) personalization is already in use, for example, like Smart Reply, which allows apps to think of responses to messages, and Pixel's Now Playing (What's that song?). , of course, uses data such as user messages and surrounding sounds, so there was a problem of concern about processing it on the Internet. However, with this Android Private Compute Core, it will be processed only locally on the device, so it is more secure and safe than ever.
More seamless integration with other devices
Google is also improving how Android 12 devices connect to other gadgets, like computers and cars. As for Chromebooks, it adds the ability to unlock from a nearby Android 12 phone.
You will also be able to easily check messages and notifications on your Android phone on your Chromebook. In the future, he also said that it will be possible to view photos taken with a smartphone on a Chromebook immediately.
For relaxing at home, Android 12 also includes a remote control function that can be used with Android TV and Google TV devices. You will be able to search for movies and TV programs with your smartphone keyboard or voice.
And with Android Auto, Google is collaborating with several major automakers to make it wireless, so you don't have to plug your phone in every time you get in the car. In addition, by the end of this year, Android 12 will be equipped with a digital key function, and if it is a compatible model, it will be possible to open and close the key from the smartphone and start the engine. The digital key can also be shared with friends, so it's convenient when lending or borrowing a car for some reason. The feature will launch on select Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices this fall.
These are just a few of the new features in Android 12. I want to use it myself as soon as possible! For those who say, the public beta version (compatible with 11 or more models) is available for download. No official release date for Android 12 has been announced yet, but it should come sometime this year.
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