Earlier today, Google held its I/O 2021 keynote where it unveiled the features of its latest Android 12 OS. And now, you can take part in the first public beta of the OS.
There are plenty of exciting new features available on Android 12. But out of these, many are excited about the new visuals that Google is bringing to the table. Android 12 will be available with a host of new animations, widgets, and a modified lock screen. There’s also a number of new themes available and an option to change colors used throughout the whole OS. Not all of the visual changes will be available on the beta right away but it should roll out soon.
In addition to the visuals, Google is working on improving the overall Android experience, such as notifications and quick settings. Android 12 will also be making improvements to privacy and security, which indicates whenever your camera and microphone is in use.
As of this writing, the Android 12 public beta is already available for the Google Pixel 3 and up devices. It will also be coming to these devices:
Asus Zenfone 8
OnePlus 9, 9 Pro
Oppo Find X3 Pro
TCL 20 Pro 5G
Vivo iQOO 7
Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11I, Mi 11X Pro
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G
and select models from Realme, Sharp, and Tecno
If you have a Pixel and you’re interested in experiencing the beta version, you can enroll your device on Google’s Android beta site. Otherwise, you can get more details about the other supported phones here.
