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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
Try your apps on 12L and optimize for the next wave of large-screen devices!
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Read more: One UI 4.1 Eligible Devices: Next Samsung Android 12 update after One UI 4.0
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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Android 15’s Easter Egg includes a secret Landroid screensaver mode that One UI 7 might borrow. Samsung’s next One UI iteration will be based on Android 15 OS. Core Android features such as Easter Egg will be included in Galaxy’s next major upgrade.
Debuted as a Landroid screensaver, Android 15’s Easter egg was added with the latest Beta. Google News Telegram channel’s Nail Sadykov discovered that the Easter egg game is equipped with an integrated screensaver mode.
To activate Easter Egg, head into Settings followed by About phone and Android version. Once done, tap the displayed Android version several times until you see the Android 15 bugdroid logo floating in space.
Space travel mini-game will be available to play added with Android 14. When you initially trigger the mini-game, you should have unlocked the new screensaver, tucked away under Settings → Display & Touch → Screen saver → Landroid.
After activating the screensaver, you can set your phone on your desk. Now, the phone will let you watch the Easter egg game take over in autopilot mode, as the spacecraft automatically dodges planets – it provides a better experience on a tablet placed on a dock.
Google introduced the AI Wallpaper feature with the Pixel 8 series. The same functionality is also available in Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series thanks to Genini Nano. Now, Google is preparing to make AI-generated wallpapers sharable with Android 15.
Pixel’s ability to create AI-generated wallpapers is quite popular among users. Currently, the feature only allows users to generate stunning wallpapers and apply on the home screen and lock screen. Sharing with someone presently requires to be saved as a screenshot.
Threads user @the_husbandalorian discovered interesting evidence in the latest Beta. The company is working on a new option in Android 15 to share AI-generated wallpapers. A new share button is added on the preview screen in the wallpaper picker interface.
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The preview will display how the wallpaper will be applied to your phone’s home or lock screen. The pencil button will allow you to refine the prompt used to create the wallpaper. Share button is all you need to share AI-generated wallpaper with others.
At present, the ability to share AI-generated wallpaper is broken. It suggests the feature is still under development and requires additional work. The next Beta might make it functional for Beta users, and we guess public availability with a Stable rollout.
AI Wallpaper in One UI 6.1
Samsung is very well known for its excellent after-sales service and software support. The company announced that it will provide up to 7 years of major OS upgrades and security updates for its flagship devices, starting with the Galaxy S24 series. This is a remarkable achievement that will allow Samsung users to enjoy the latest features and security enhancements for a long time.
Not all Samsung devices will be eligible for the upcoming Android 15-based One UI 7 update, which is expected to bring several new features and improvements. Some older and lower-end models of the Galaxy A, Galaxy M, and Galaxy F series have reached the end of their software upgrade cycles, and will not receive any further OS updates.
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However, these devices will still receive security patches for another year, but they will miss out on the new features and benefits of One UI 7.
Android 15 Easter Egg [Customized by Camila Foster, Sammy Fans]
Samsung Android 15 One UI 7 Ineligible Device List
The following is the list of Samsung devices that will not get the Android 15 One UI 7 update:
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A04s
- Galaxy A13
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy A52
- Galaxy A52 5G
- Galaxy A52s
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M53 5G
- Galaxy M33 5G
- Galaxy M23
Galaxy F series
- Galaxy F23
If you own any of these devices, you may want to consider upgrading to a newer model that will support One UI 7 and beyond.
Note: The list is compiled on software update policy and previous rollouts.