Google has just launched the fourth beta version (Beta 4) of the Android 12 mobile operating system to developers. The biggest change is that it has reached the platform’s stability milestone. This means that developers can test their applications without worrying about breaking changes in subsequent versions. In order to avoid the situation where the application is completely discontinued on the new system, Google is urging developers to concentrate on releasing updates that are compatible with Android 12.
In terms of new features, Android’s main focus is an improvement called Material You. As a more adaptable design system, it allows users to implement global system themes to further personalize their Android experience. Followed by new privacy tools, such as a microphone/camera indicator that can show whether the app is using related functions, and a clipboard read notification similar to iOS (can issue a warning when the app reads the clipboard history).
It is worth mentioning that Android 12 allows users to play a game instantly through the Google Play Instant function. As for other Android functions and tools, it also involves quick settings, Google Pay, home control, Android widgets, etc. In the previous Android 12 Beta test version, Google has successively introduced some smaller updates for end-users.
However, Beta 4 is more focused on getting developers to prepare for the official release of Android 12. If all goes well, it will be unveiled with the Pixel 6 series of smartphones this fall. The company recommends that developers pay attention to certain changes, such as the new privacy dashboard in the settings, which allows users to see what types of data are being accessed/when.
Other privacy features include microphone/camera access indicators, clipboard reading tools, and a new switching experience that allows users to turn off microphone/camera access across all applications. There is also a new stretch scrolling effect, which aims to replace the previous global glow scrolling effect. There are also new splash screen animations for the application, as well as attention to key generation changes.
Finally, many SDKs and libraries used by developers need to be fully tested for compatibility, including resources from Google and third parties. Interested friends can be in a supported Google Pixel, and ASUS, a plus, OPPO, Realme experience on Android, Sharp, ZTE and other partners compatible smart device 12 Beta 4, in addition, developers are also available through ADT-3 development The personnel toolkit comes to visit.
