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Final Android 12 beta brings Material You and new animations

Avatar for Amna Jawaid Amna Jawaid September 9, 2021

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Google launched the final Android 12 beta, which includes a handful of the aesthetic improvements and functionality that were seen when Android 12 was first revealed. The elegant geometric clock widgets, a revamped calculator, and a new lock screen shortcut are among the major additions in Beta 5. 

According to 9to5Google, the Clock and Calculator app has been upgraded with a new design, new animations, and colors that are adaptable to your phone’s theme.

Also read: Android 12 will let users play games before they finish downloading

The device control feature is also a great one. The lock screen includes a new device control shortcut that allows you to control smart home devices with the press of a button, The device controls had previously been relocated from Android 11‘s power menu to the quick settings shade, but they’re now in a more accessible location.

Pixel launcher gets a much fasters search bar. This not only lists and manages your apps but also your contacts, settings, shortcuts, and a lot more. Previously, we had to manually enable this feature, but it’s now enabled by default in Andriod 12. 

Filed Under: Apps & Software Tagged With: Android, Android 12, Google, Material You

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Amna Jawaid

A Journalist specialized in Digital media. Journalism isn't just a profession but my passion. Through my passion, I look forward to voicing my opinion and concerns. Restricting myself to a certain hobby or work is something I don’t believe in. I believe one should try and experience everything and know something about everything.

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