Earlier today, Google launched the Android 12 Beta 3 system update for Pixel phones, and then released the Android 12 for TV Beta 3 update. The previous Android TV preview version was a bit lackluster.
But the latest beta version brings some long-awaited features, making Android 12 the most exciting update to the Android TV platform in years, and that is the introduction of native 4K UI rendering and dynamics Refresh rate.
Although Android TV has always supported 4K content playback, Android 12 will present the UI itself in 4K for the first time. Previously, the UI was rendered at up to 1080p and then enlarged to fit a 4K TV.
The native 4K UI rendering of the new system is expected to make the main screen interface, settings and other system surfaces look clearer. The dynamic refresh rate function makes Android TV support seamless and non-seamless refresh rate switching.
The application can integrate settings to play content at the best refresh rate and can check whether the TV supports seamless refresh rate switching. Android 12 for TV Beta 3 also adds other new features, such as the updated Tunnel Mode, which Google said will make it easier for developers to reduce media processing overhead in the Android framework.
To support consistent and efficient playback across devices. In addition, the microphone, camera indicator, and other privacy aspects of Android TV devices have also been improved.
