Android 12: What is new in Google’s upcoming smartphone operating system

Google on Tuesday unveiled its next iteration of operating system for smartphones named the Android 12. Now available for early developers to test, the Android 12 Beta 1 brings ton of new upgrades, including a new visual design language called ‘Material You’. Besides, the Android 12 features new animations, fluid design, more privacy options and better apps access. Google says, “Android 12 is more expressive, dynamic and personal than ever before.” Here is what is new in the Android 12:

Personalisation

Google is unifying software and hardware ecosystems under a single design language called ‘Material You’. Android 12 allows you to completely personalise your phone with a custom colour palette and redesigned widgets.