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Android 12 will let you play games while they download
Google will let you play mobile games before they finish downloading on Android 12.
Android 12's second public beta is here
The second public beta of Android 12 arrives today, and it brings features like Privacy Dashboard and mic and camera toggles.
Android 12 will force apps through the official share menu
With Android 12, Google will stop third-party apps from replacing the stock share dialog.
Engadget Podcast: All about Google I/O and Apple's M1 iPad Pro/iMac
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Chris Velazco about the ton of Google I/O new as well as iMac M1 and iPad Pro reviews.
Google and Qualcomm are making neural network API updates easier on Android
Instead of waiting for an OS update that may never come, now your Android phone can get AI processing improvements directly from Google.
Android 12 Beta hands-on: A fresh look with few major changes for now
Despite missing some key upcoming features, the Android 12 beta is a nice look at what we can expect when the OS officially launches.
Everything Google announced at I/O 2021
Here's everything Google announced at I/O 2021.
The first Android 12 public beta is available today, here's what's new
After three developer previews, the first Android 12 public beta is available to download today.
Google will let you delete the last 15 minutes of your search history
Android 12 is in line for some useful privacy upgrades.
Android 12 might include big changes to notifications and widgets
A purported Android 12 interface leak hints at a major visual overhaul as well as new approaches to notifications and widgets.
What to expect at Google I/O 2021
We don’t know everything Google has in store for Google I/O 2021, but we have some educated guesses — and a few things we’re hoping against hope to see. Here’s everything we know about the show so far, and what you can expect to learn more about once the event kicks off in earnest.
The third Android 12 developer preview improves haptics and in-app links
This preview adds haptic feedback options for developers, new app launch animations and improved link management in apps, which are features we expect to arrive in the next major version of Android.
The latest Android 12 developer preview includes improved picture-in-picture
It offers a look at more upcoming features, including extended security for lock screen notifications.
The first Android 12 developer preview is here
The company's VP of engineering Dave Burke said in a blog post that with Android 12, it's "investing in key areas to help deliver a polished experience and better performance."
Alleged Android 12 screenshots show a privacy indicator and conversation widget
Google is expected to release Android 12 sometime this year, which means Developer Previews and betas will most likely be available for download soon. You may not have to wait that long to see what the upcoming mobile has in store for you, though: XDA Developers has posted what could be our first look at Android 12. The publication has come across an “alleged early draft” of a Google document summarizing changes for the OS, though, and it comes with a few screenshots, including one that shows an opaque notification panel with entries that have pronounced rounded corners.
Android 12 will make it easier to install apps from third-party stores
Google said it will share more details on how it plans to make it easier to install apps from third-party stores in the future.
Motorola promises one additional Android update for the $1,000 Edge+
After it previously said it would deliver one major Android update to the Edge+, Motorola now says the phone will also get Android 12.