Last week, Google announced the arrival of a new version of Android 12 called Android 12L. This was initially designed for tablets and foldable smartphones, but will initially be available in beta for all compatible Pixel smartphones.
As a reminder, Android 12L aims to fix Android 12 issues on larger screen devices, including tablets and folding smartphones. Specifically, the update introduces: A new taskbar at the bottom of the interface and allowsView menus and applications on both sides of the screen to take advantage of all available space. Apps should also display better thanks to new compatibility modes, regardless of screen size.
What are the first compatible Pixel smartphones?
According to Google, many Pixel smartphones will be eligible for the beta version. Although none of them are foldable devices. Here is the full list:
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 5a 5G
- Pixel 4
- Pixel 4a
- Pixel 4a 5G
- Pixel 3a
- Pixel 3a
It’s no surprise that we can’t find the Pixel 3 and 3 XL since we announced they were at end of life yesterday. Therefore they will only receiveOne last update in 2022 Before Google abandons them completely.
According to Google’s rollout plan for Android 12L, smartphones will receive the first beta version in December. A second beta will then be available in January, followed by a third in February. Finally, Google does not specify the exact distribution date of the final version of Android 12L, but announced the following:Coming in the first quarter of 2022. Therefore, we can expect it to arrive before the end of March.
This will be available on most compatible folding tablets and smartphones. You can already explore the list of Samsung devices that should be eligible for the update.
