Android 12 features: android 12, which debuted on the Pixel 6 series, is one of Google’s most ambitious projects in years, with a slew of new capabilities and a significant design overhaul. If you have a compatible phone, you should be able to install the update. Because it is a full release, there should be no major flaws or issues.
In addition to the official release, Google had one of the largest beta programs in its history, with a dozen OEMs pitching in. Now that it’s a stable release, you can use this technique to download and install the update, or you can check for updates in the phone’s settings.
Each OEM will release its own version of Android 12 with its own skin at a different time. Visit our update tracker for additional information on when your phone might receive an update.
Android 12 features :
1. Camera/mic indicators
How can you know if an app is listening in on your microphone or utilizing your camera? To make things clearer, Android 12 added a new indicator to your phone’s status bar. Simply check the top of your screen to see if your camera or microphone (or both) is being used. With iOS 14, this essential function was introduced to iPhones.
You may disable one or both sensors by swiping down from the top of the screen to access quick settings (more on that below).
2. Quick Tap
Consider a program or action that you frequently utilize. Wouldn’t it be fantastic to have access to it at any moment, regardless of what else you were doing? With the new Quick Tap feature, you can create shortcuts by double-tapping the rear of your phone. Here’s how to do it:
- Navigate to System in Settings.
- Tap Gestures, then Quick Tap.
- Toggle on Quick Tap and choose an activity from the list. Taps can be used to launch Google Assistant, play or pause music, launch certain apps, display notifications, or take a screenshot.
3. Snooze notifications
Snooze alarms are fantastic for getting some extra sleep without entirely destroying your morning, and this now includes phone notifications. Snooze notifications were introduced in Android 12 and allow you to temporarily dismiss notifications so you can return to them later.
In contrast to Do Not Disturb mode, this feature allows you to select which alerts to delay. Here’s how to go about it:
- Swipe your Notification Shade until you discover the notification you wish to ignore.
- To enlarge the panel, tap the downward facing arrow.
- Snooze the notification for however long you wish by tapping the alarm clock.
- To reactivate notifications, tap Undo.
4. Quick settings
Many of the new features in Android 12 may be found under quick settings. You can access options like airplane mode, Bluetooth, nightlight, alarm, focus mode, flashlight, location, camera and mic access, and more from this menu.
You should personalize the panel to include the settings you use the most. Here’s how it works:
- To reach the panel, swipe down twice from the top of your phone’s screen.
- To expand the list of fast settings, tap the pencil icon.
- Tap and hold on icons to move them into the desired arrangement. Move them all the way down to the bottom of the list to eliminate them.
5. Widget improvements
Widgets add content and functions to your home screen for convenient access. With Android 12, you may shrink or resize widgets to get more functionality out of them. Here are some new widget possibilities:
- The new Google Maps widget makes it simple to find nearby businesses such as gas stations or eateries.
- To-do lists are brought to the forefront with Google Keep widgets.
- The Google Photographs Memories widget displays your favorite photos in a variety of shapes.
- The Google Drive widget facilitates file uploading and searching.
- The YouTube Music widget adds play buttons to your home screen.
- The Google Fi widget allows you to monitor your data usage.
- With the new clock widgets, you can choose from four analog clock looks for your Home screen.
6. One-handed mode
Phones are getting bigger, and you don’t always have two hands free to operate them. The new one-handed mode allows you to control your Android phone with your spare hand.
There are several methods for using Android’s one-handed mode:
- To begin, enable the feature by heading to Settings > System > Gestures.
- Toggle One-handed mode on.
- Select either Pull Screen Into Reach or Show Notifications.
- You may also enable one-handed mode by adding a button to the bottom-right corner of your screen.
7. Android TV remote
You can’t always find the TV remote. Why not use your phone to control the TV as you’re more likely to misplace it than your costly smartphone? This was formerly available for Android phones via the Google TV app, but it is now included directly into the Google Home Android app. You may use this to operate your Android TV and Google TV.
Here’s how you get your hands on a new remote:
- Tap Open remote in the bottom-left corner of the Google Home app for your TV.
- To link your new remote with your TV, follow the on-screen instructions.
To use it, open the Google Home app and navigate to the page for the device you wish to control, then hit Open remote in the bottom left corner of the page.
