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Android 12L Developer Preview 1 is official, check what’s new

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Android is constantly improving and developing and the platform has evolved over the years to become one of the most influential operating systems in the world. The most recent version of Android 12, the anti-climactic AOSP source code drop is coming in early October.

A few weeks later, Google launched the Pixel 6 Series and created the Pixel Series. At that point, we already knew what was going to happen, though we knew it would be called “Android 12L” and the first beta release for the Pixel lineup would come in December.  Android 12L Developer Preview 1 is now available for Lenovo P12 Pro and you can already install it.

Interestingly, we already know a lot about what Google has planned for Android 12L. The update is primarily focused on large-screen foldables and tablets, so Google has partnered with Lenovo to launch the first developer preview.
Android 12L Developer Preview

At present, there are not many things that can be tested on a regular smartphone. Android 12L does nothing more than adjusting the layout of multiple system interfaces to take advantage of larger displays with a screen width greater than 600dp, which means you need a tablet to view them.

As a result, the changelog for Android 12L Developer Preview 1 is too short and this is something we have already seen documenting.

What’s new – Android 12L Developer Preview 1

  • ‘Copy apps& data’ in OOBE is not supported.
  • Fingerprint unlock is not supported
  • Face Unlock is not supported
  • TOF sensor-related function is removed
  • Stylus key function is not supported but basic function works
  • Touchpad functions with two fingers are not supported
  • Touchpad swipe up/down/left/right with 3 or 4 fingers are not supported
  • Miracast function is not supported
  • Screen output via cable (extended screen) can be supported when force desktop mode> is turned on in developer menu.
  • Cast Via HDMI (extended screen) can be supported when <force desktop mode> is turned on in developer menu.
  • VPN is not tested and may not work properly
  • WIDI is not supported
  • Please manually connect keyboard to your device via bluetooth to display battery info of keyboard in Settings.

You can do a rollback using Lenovo’s official rollback tool, but again, it also wipes the data on your device and requires the Windows operating system to run it. If you want to try Android 12L on your Lenovo P12 Pro, you can visit the official developer site to learn how to install it.

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Android 15 DP2 introduces ‘Audio Sharing’ feature for shared listening experience

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Android 15 audio Sharing

Google brings a new feature called Audio Sharing with Android 15 DP2. This new feature allows a device to broadcast audio to multiple Bluetooth headphones simultaneously. This is mainly useful for sharing music or videos with others without the need for additional things or hardware.

Audio sharing is made possible by advancements in Bluetooth technology, including the new Bluetooth LE Audio standard. One of the key benefits of this technology is “Auracast,” which can broadcast audio to several listeners at once. This has significant applications, such as helping individuals with hearing impairments or those requiring language translation services.

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Currently, within Android 15’s settings, there is a section for “Audio sharing” that includes a toggle switch and a test sound feature. However, these are early versions and may not be fully operational.

As development progresses, the “Audio sharing” feature in Android 15 is expected to improve and offer a more user-friendly and inclusive audio experience.

Samsung Auracast Feature

Auracast is a feature that allows users to broadcast the audio they are playing on their devices to nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as headphones, speakers, or other phones.

Samsung announced One UI 6.1 update will bring several new features and enhancements along with the Auracast support to the Galaxy S23 series except for the S23 FE, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Samsung brings Auracast to more devices with One UI 6.1

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Android 15 DP2 brings app archiving to system settings

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Android 15 App archiving feature

Google recently released the Android 15 Developer Preview 2, which introduces several new features, one of which is App Archiving. This feature helps to manage apps that are not used frequently.

The app archiving feature allows users to archive apps directly from the system Settings, offering a more organized and efficient way to manage unused applications. Users can easily identify archived apps on the home screen and app launcher, with their icons grayed out and marked by a cloud/download symbol.

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In the app information section, users will find an “Archive” button next to the “Uninstall” option. With a simple tap, apps are archived, confirmed by a toast message. Previously, users had to navigate to the top-right corner to find the “Open” option. It should be noted that this function does not apply to system apps.

Android 15 app archiving

Users can get these apps again from the Play Store or choose to “restore” them from the app information. Android 15 will take back the permissions that were previously set for the app after it is restored.

Although this app archiving capability is not yet integrated with Google Play’s similar feature. Additionally, the “Pause app activity if unused” toggle has been renamed to “Manage app if unused,” which now includes removing permissions, deleting temporary files, stopping notifications, and storing apps.

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Google Android 15 Developer Preview 2 Released: What’s New

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Google has announced Android 15 Developer Preview 2 for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as the Android Emulator. This update adds new features and improves the features introduced in the first Developer Preview.

Android 15 Developer Preview 2

Android 15 DP2 brings support for satellite connectivity that allows users to send and receive messages even when they are out of range of mobile or Wi-Fi networks. A new notification and status bar icon will inform users when they are connected to a satellite. It also supports SMS/ MMS apps as well as preloaded RCS apps to use satellite connectivity for sending and receiving messages.

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Android 15 Developer Preview 2

The update brings improvements to the NFC tap-to-pay system. Additionally, developers now have the option to run apps on the smaller cover screens found on flippable devices, despite these screens being considered too small for Android apps.

For security, Android 15 enables applications to detect when a screen recording is taking place, which adds an extra layer of privacy for users. Developers are also given more detailed information about app launch conditions and the size of their applications, which can help in optimizing performance.

The mediaProcessing Foreground Service allows for lengthy operations on media files, such as format conversion, with a runtime limit set for future releases. Android 15 also allows the control of HDR headroom when SDR and HDR content appear.

Audio experiences are enhanced with the inclusion of the CTA-2075 loudness standard. There are now more new options for apps that customize DND mode. It adds types, icon, triggerDescription string, and ZenDeviceEffects to Automatic ZenRule.

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