#ANDROID STUDIO PREVIEW RELEASE FULL#
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Google is also adding a bunch of new controls for privacy and security as well as an HEVC transcoder so that apps that don't support that video format can get it in AVC format instead. There are plenty more new features in the first developer preview of Android 12, including 'rich content insertion' that would allow users to paste content from clipboards, keyboards or drag and drop sources. This is so developers can start testing their apps for the new Google TV interface the company introduced last year, and is important for a more consistent and coherent experience on that platform.

#ANDROID STUDIO PREVIEW RELEASE FOR ANDROID#

While Google didn't share much on any features or updates coming for dual screen or flexible devices, it did share that this first preview of Android 12 is also available for Android TVs. Notifications are also getting 'more modern, easier to use and more functional,' with Burke writing that 'We’re also optimizing transitions and animations across the system to make them more smooth.'Īndroid isn't an OS just for phones - it also powers tablets, foldables and TVs. In this preview, we also learn that apps in Android 12 will be able to provide what Google called 'audio-coupled haptic feedback through the phone's vibrator.' This would allow developers to create experiences like simulating rough terrain in a racing game, while a video calling app could use custom ringtones to create vibration patterns that let the user identify the caller without hearing or seeing the device.

#ANDROID STUDIO PREVIEW RELEASE FULL#

While there's still going to be the option for developers to only show the translucent navigation bar (to prevent accidental swipes when in full screen), any app that doesn't have this set will default to recognizing a swipe from the side or bottom as going back or home. Gesture navigation will be simplified and more consistent in immersive mode, which applies when you're doing things like playing a game, reading a book or watching a video. For instance, there will be support for more media types like AVIF for higher quality images in smaller files.

Most of today's news pertain to developers, but we can glean some clues about what new features might be coming. The company's VP of engineering Dave Burke said in a blog post that with Android 12, it's 'investing in key areas to help deliver a polished experience and better performance.' It's mid-February, which means it's time for Google to start releasing the first developer preview of its upcoming OS update.

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