More than two months ago, Google released a stable build Android 12 and now the company has announced its lightweight version for entry-level smartphones - Android 12 Go Edition. It will hit devices next year and will provide a 30% increase in productivity when opening apps, as well as smoother animations.
Android 12 Go Edition Released: Cheap Smartphones Will Be Faster And Safer
Among other things, they improved autonomy by allowing the system to automatically put apps to sleep if they are not used for an extended period. You can use the Files Go feature to safely delete files and recover them after 30 days. A “Translate” button has appeared in the multitasking menu for translating text from the smartphone screen.
Android 12 Go Edition not only improves performance, but also improves privacy. The Android 12 privacy panel has also appeared in the Go Edition. It allows you to see all the permissions that apps have access to and revoke them if necessary. In addition, it is possible to track whether the smartphone's microphone or camera is active; thanks to the new privacy indicators located in the status bar.
The new version of the operating system allows you to restrict the access of applications to the exact location, reporting only an approximate one. If for some reason the user wants to allow another person to use his smartphone; then you can activate the temporary guest account right from the lock screen. Android 12 Go Edition will automatically reset your phone as soon as the update is done.
When and which devices will be the first to receive Android 12 Go Edition, the company has not announced; limited to indicating that the new version of the operating system will appear on smartphones in early 2022. Additionally, Google boasted that it currently has over 200 million users using Android Go Edition devices.
Google releases first beta of Android 12L, a dedicated OS for foldable smartphones and tablets
Google recently announced the first beta of Android 12L, an operating system designed to improve the user experience on tablets or smartphones with large folding screens. While the first beta is aimed primarily at developers, it allows us to see what Google is working on.
In Android 12L, Google developers added a two-column interface so that users can work with two apps at the same time. The company is also working to improve multitasking by allowing apps to be dragged into split-screen mode right from the taskbar; which can also be used to quickly switch between applications.
As with Android 12L Developer Preview, large screen mode; which gives access to all the most important and interesting functions of the OS; can only be tested on Lenovo Tab P12 Pro. Those without access to this device will be able to use the emulator. Google also says Android 12L can run on supported Pixel devices; which currently include Pixel 3A, 4A and 5A; although users of these smartphones will naturally not have access to the interface for large screen devices.
