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Google launched Android 12L for foldables, tablets
Recently, Google has announced a new version of Android, Android 12L, which aims to create the building out of Android 12 on larger-screened devices (via Google Developers). It is mainly intended for tablets and foldables, but Chromebook users will also benefit from it.
Google has historically struggled to encrypt Android’s large screen since its release and later reversed the changes it made with Android Honeycomb. Although the company has since shipped Android tablets such as the Nexus 10 and Pixel C, the information of these has been widely criticized for being a tapped phone interface, a charge that has plagued Android tablets.
What’s in Android 12L?
- Powerful and intuitive multitasking
- More updates and resources for large screens
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Android 12L UI
Android 12L fixes all that by bringing more enhanced features to take advantage of the larger display like Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z series. Instead of a large, widely space notification center, Google will add a new dual-panel notification center to folders and tablets. This allows users to see and share their notifications and instant settings instantly.
Changes to Google Play on large screens
In Android 12L, new production features make multitasking more dynamic and more precise. The Android 12L adds a new taskbar that makes it easy to launch and change apps quickly.
Gestures make use of the taskbar even faster, by dragging and dropping to get into screen split mode and swipe up to go home. In gesture navigation, a quick switch allows users to browse the latest apps.
Android 12L Compatibility
There is a new taskbar, reminiscent of a dock or shelf you will find on normal laptops and the Samsung’s new One UI Book that will allow for quick application changes. The split-screen will see an improvement, as Google plans to add an advanced drag and drop function. It’s not as big a change as it was with Android 12, but it will make using Android on larger screens a better experience and provide a solid foundation for tablet makers to work with.
Availability
Android 12L goes to test from now for developers on selected devices such as the Lenovo P12 Pro tablet. The more widespread beta will be made available on Google Pixel phones and soon for other compatible devices.
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Google plans to introduce support for NFC Wireless charging (WLC) with Android 15. This feature is a significant development for charging small electronic devices. Unlike the widely-used Qi wireless charging, NFC wireless charging does not require large coils, making it ideal for devices with limited internal space.
With the Android 15 update, NFC wireless charging is expected to become more common in smaller devices such as earbuds, styluses, smartwatches, and tracker tags. This support will enhance user convenience and device functionality.
Announced in 2020, the NFC Wireless Charging technology uses antennas that are reportedly smaller than one centimeter. These antennas are versatile, serving both as a means for wireless charging and NFC data transfer. This dual functionality is particularly beneficial for smaller devices.
The slow adoption of NFC Wireless Charging in the market has been attributed to a lack of support from major operating systems. However, the recent Android 15 beta release indicates that Google is now integrating NFC Wireless Charging capabilities into the Android platform. This move could lead to an increase in WLC-enabled accessories.
This feature could transform the charging of devices like tracker tags, which could use NFC for both power and data, and styluses that comply with the USI 2.0 specification.
Android 15 might allow Google Play to update your phone’s NFC
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Google has recently released the first beta version of Android 15, which brings a significant update as lets users select a preferred app to serve as their default wallet application. This feature enhances the system’s flexibility, allowing for a personalized choice of NFC payment apps.
Previously, Google Wallet was the default NFC payment app on Pixel phones. With the new update, users have noticed that the AMEX app is also compatible with this setting.
This change is also expected for various payment apps to become the default wallet app on Android devices. Google explains that wallet apps are designed to store essential items like credit cards, loyalty cards, and even car keys, facilitating different types of transactions.
This update is notable because it differs from Apple’s approach on iOS, where alternative digital wallet apps are not allowed. Previously, Android hasn’t blocked third-party wallet apps but this new default setting will make it easier for users to integrate these apps into their payment processes, giving them more options and enhancing the overall user experience.
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Google’s upcoming Android 15 update is set to bring a transformational change in the way NFC technology is updated on smartphones. The company promises to reduce the complexity of operating system updates with Android 15. Notably, the NFC feature offers contactless payments and data transfer.
Back in 2019, Project Mainline was introduced by Google to address the challenge of updating the Android operating system across various devices. Project Mainline allows Google to update essential parts of the operating system directly, bypassing the device manufacturers. This method simplifies the update process and ensures that all devices receive updates simultaneously.
With the introduction of Android 15, Google plans to increase the number of updateable modules from 37 to 40 within Project Mainline. The addition of the ‘com.android.nfcservices’ package is significant because it includes the NFC stack.
The presence of the NFC stack package along with two other packages indicates that Google is preparing to add these as new modules to the project mainline. Although it has not yet been confirmed whether these will be included or not.
As Android 15 gets closer to its release, it’s clear that Google is working towards a more unified Android experience. The ability to update the NFC stack directly through the Google Play System is a step that provides users with a more consistent and secure operating system.
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