Google Gives Many Upgrades On Android 12

Android 12 (Android Authority)

JAKARTA - In recent weeks, technology observers from all over the world are talking about the Google I/O 2021 event. After a year of being eliminated due to the pandemic, Google finally held its annual event virtually.

It's no secret that Google will introduce Android 12 at its annual conference. But, before the show starts, we can already take a closer peek at the interface view of Android 12.

Front Page Tech YouTube channel owner Jon Prosser shares his latest video on Android 12. Not only leaks, as we can get free on online media, but also leaks over some changes in features and functions.

Android 12 will change the appearance of Notifications. The change is in the form of a grouping, which can tell the user the number of notifications to watch out for.

Google also added the 'Pill', an information window on which appears when the screen is locked. In this window, the system will display the latest information that the user may have missed. So, users can also be calmer and do not have to worry about missing certain information needed.

In addition to changes to the notification feature, Google also added new buttons and widgets. These include a clock in the new look as well as a selection of weather widgets.

On top of those updates, Jon reveals that the most interesting thing about Android 12 is that it looks much fresher than the previous series. There are many transition effects already added. Thus making the process of moving between pages can run more smoothly.

Unfortunately, Jon stressed that there is no guarantee that Android fans will get a clearer picture of Android 12 when Google I/O 2021 is held later. Moreover, the Pixel 6 is now in the attention of technology observers thanks to the new design it offers.

Features of Android 12

According to the schedule, Google will hold the I/O 2021 conference tomorrow, May 18 to 20. Before the show starts, various leaks were already we can get. Those leaks Include new features that are planned to be embedded in Android 12. Citing from CNet, the new features of Android 12 consist of:

Privacy for Apps

Similar features can already be found on iOS 14. Having the same functionality, this feature allows users to manage the application's access to user privacy data. Thus, the management of user privacy data can also run more transparently.

Later, users will be given information about the cookies used when browsing the internet. After that, users will be provided with the option to enable or disable the service.

Notification View

As mentioned above, the notification display becomes one of the most eye-catching updates. Because on Android 12 users will not feel confused in reading notifications because it has been grouped.

The update certainly makes the notification feature on Android 12 look more modern and functional. In fact, there is a new function that allows users to delay notifications that are judged to be less important.

One-Handed Mode

Previously, similar features were already present on Android Pie 9.0 to Android 11. It's just that, on Android 12, Google made major changes to this feature.

According to CNET reports, the display of one-handed mode will make it easier for users to operate the device with one hand only.