Android 12: Seven New Features Worth Trying

Google released the Android 12 system in May 2021, and will continue to update it to add more features. At present, Android 12 has been officially launched to the public, and Google Pixel series phones (starting from Pixel 3) are the first to upgrade.

If you are not a Pixel user, the upgrade time depends on the mobile phone manufacturer. For example, Samsung and OnePlus have begun testing the beta version of Android 12, but the final release date has not been announced yet.

Android 12 brings significant design and functionality improvements, making it the most powerful, secure, and mature Android version to date.

1. Quick pause notification

The notification interface of Android 12 has been adjusted. A pause button has been added to the lower right corner of each notification to facilitate you to temporarily close the notification reminder.

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Although the Android system has previously supported pause notifications, the single-key access method of Android 12 is more convenient. By default, clicking the pause button pauses the notification for one hour, you can also change it to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 2 hours.

2. Long screenshot function

Android 12 has finally added a long screenshot feature, which can capture what is displayed on the screen and what is hidden below the screen, such as long web pages or the rest of the document.

The shortcut key for long screenshots is the same as before. Press and hold the power button and the volume down key to capture the screen. In Android 12, after taking the screen, you will see a "Capture More" button next to the screenshot thumbnail, clicking it to expand the screenshot range.

3. Personalized interface settings

Android 12 adopts a new design language called "Material You" and offers more customization options. You can set menus and other design elements to match the current wallpaper's color scheme and use brand new parts.

Long press and hold the blank area of ??the home screen and select Parts to view part selections, or select Wallpapers and Styles to modify the entire visual theme. In the latter, you can select "Wallpaper Color" to set the color scheme of your device, and there is also a (currently in beta) "Theme Icon" option that you can try to redesign your app icon to match the color scheme.

4. More convenient Wi-Fi sharing

Android 12 simplifies the Wi-Fi password sharing process. At the top of the drop-down screen, click the gear icon next to "Internet" and the network you are currently connected to, and click "Share" to generate a QR code for others to scan. You can also use the Nearby button on the same screen to transfer details wirelessly to another device.

5. Exclusive game mode

Android 12 has an exclusive game mode, you can find it in the settings, select "Notification", "Do Notify", and then click the gear icon next to "Game" to access new options.

Here, you can enable the Game Panel, a shortcut that appears during the game, allowing you to access various optimization tools, view the current frame rate on the screen, and broadcast the game screen on YouTube Live . You can also enable the Do Not Disturb feature to keep silent in the game.

6. Quickly disable the camera or microphone

Android 12 provides a range of new security and privacy tools that facilitate you to manage app access to your device. This includes shortcut buttons to quickly disable camera and microphone access for all apps.

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Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to access the Quick Settings panel, and then click on the pencil icon (bottom left corner). You will see Microphone Access and Camera Access below the screen, press and drag it up to always show these toggles in Quick Settings.

7. Check the usage of application permissions

Android 12 has added a privacy panel, which you can find in the settings, select Privacy and then Privacy Panel. This panel shows which applications are using which permissions (such as contacts or locations) and how often they are used, making it easier for you to spot applications that are abnormally behaved.

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