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OnePlus 9 series starts getting the stable OxygenOS 12 (Android 12) update

The update has reached a few users already, and a broader rollout is expected to begin in a few days. What you need to know OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are now receiving the stable Oxygen OS 12 update. The update brings a revamped UI design, new quality of life features, an updated Gallery app, and more. While some users appear to have received the update already, it may take a few weeks for the rollout to be completed. OnePlus has started rolling out the stable Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update to its best Android phones of 2021. The company announced the rollout in a post on its official Community forums. OxygenOS 12 introduces a refreshed UI design that is "inspired by brand-new materials." OnePlus has also added a bunch of new Shelf card styles, new Canvas AOD styles, and three adjustable Dark mode levels. Additionally, the update enables the Work-Life Balance feature for everyone, which means you can now easily switch between Work and Life modes. The Gallery app h

OxygenOS 12: Everything you need to know about OnePlus' Android 12 version

OxygenOS 12 is here with tighter ColorOS integration and Android 12. Software is a big part of why OnePlus' devices are considered the best Android phones. OnePlus has turned OxygenOS into one of the best software interfaces around, delivering a clean layout with plenty of customizability and timely updates. There's a new dimension to that narrative in 2021. OnePlus is now using ColorOS as the foundation for OxygenOS in a bid to streamline resources between the two entities, and that means there are changes afoot. We got an early look at the integration with OxygenOS 11.3 on the Nord 2, and with the stable OxygenOS 12 build based on Android 12 now rolling out, we're getting a clearer picture of what this merger has to offer. The OxygenOS 12 stable release is now making its way to the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, and should be making its way to other devices in the coming months. As I revealed earlier in the year, OxygenOS 12 gets a lot of features from ColorOS, a new UI that

Google explains Android 12's new Internet Panel, says it's 'more intuitive'

Soe changes are coming with a new Pixel Feature Drop. What you need to know Google tries to explain the thought process behind its new Internet tile in Quick Settings. Google says it was the result of studies showing that the new UI helps avoid excess mobile data use. Google plans to add additional changes with an upcoming Pixel Feature Drop. Android 12 introduced many UI changes, most notably to the Quick Settings menu. One change that users have not been too ecstatic about is the new Internet Panel, which combines and replaces the standalone Wi-Fi and Data toggles. Google has apparently noticed the complaints because now it's trying to defend the changes. In a community post on Monday, Google explained its thought process behind the new Internet Panel. The complaint is that users can no longer toggle data or Wi-Fi on or off which the tab of a button; the Internet tile opens a separate menu where mobile data and Wi-Fi connections can be viewed, and from there they c

Excitement for Android 12 boils over as it breaks records

Android 12 is already breaking records, and it's only in beta. What you need to know Google VP of Engineering has stated that the Android 12 beta has been downloaded more than any other. The tweet comes just as the second beta becomes available on eligible devices. Android 12 beta 2 comes with several visual and privacy enhancements. Android 12 is currently in beta, but the platform update is already breaking records according to Google's VP of Engineering. Dave Burke stated on Twitter that the Android 12 beta was Google's "most downloaded/installed beta ever." Android 12's beta is by far our most downloaded/installed beta ever. Speaking of which, Beta 2 is available today: https://t.co/VR8CtXKWkZ — Dave Burke (@davey_burke) June 9, 2021 The statement comes just as the second beta makes its way to some of the best Android phones . The new beta comes with a host of visual and privacy enhancements, such as the new Material You theming system and t

Android 12’s second beta brings a few hidden UI tweaks

The third Android 12 beta is expected to bring a few more Material You design tweaks. What you need to know Google's second Android 12 beta includes a few new Material You design tweaks. Unlike the privacy-focused features, the UI tweaks are hidden by default. More significant UI changes are expected to arrive in upcoming beta releases. Yesterday, Google rolled out the second Android 12 beta with a host of new privacy features — including a new Privacy Dashboard , app indicators, and new system-wide toggles for the camera and microphone. While Google hasn't announced any major UI changes, the second beta does include some new animations and a few other minor tweaks. As spotted by Android app developer @kdrag0n, the Settings app in Android 12 can now use the Material shared X-axis animation when switching between different screens. Google has also added a new animation for closing apps to the launcher. It is worth noting, however, that the UI changes are "hidden&

Google is walking back on one of our favorite Android 12 design tweaks

Android 12's ripple animation has been reported as a "bug" by several users. What you need to know Google has decided to tone down Android 12's ripple animation for taps. A large number of users who installed the Android 12 beta have reported the animation as a bug due to its pixelated nature. The ripple effect will be more subtle and less distracting in the second Android 12 beta. Google's first Android 12 beta, which was released last month, packs a number of significant design changes that make it a lot more dynamic than previous Android versions. While the vast majority of the " Material You " changes have gone down well with users, there are a few that haven't. One such change is the new ripple effect that appears whenever you tap on a UI element. A number of users who installed the first Android 12 beta found the ripple effect to be distracting and believed that it was a "graphical glitch." There are also a few users who c

Android 12 will bring the end of third-party share menus

Apps like Sharedr will no longer be able to replace the default share dialog. What you need to know Third-party apps will not be allowed to replace the Android share menu in Android 12. You will no longer be able to set apps like Sharedr as the default. Google says it never intended to allow third-party apps to replace the official Sharesheet. One of Android 12 's biggest highlights is the new Material You design language, which brings major changes to nearly every key UI component. Android 12 will also introduce a major change to the way users share links and photos, according to a report from XDA Developers . On Android 11 , Google allows third-party apps and OEMs to fully customize the Android Sharesheet, which is the reason why the share dialog differs from one app to another. It is even possible to completely bypass the official Android Sharesheet by setting an app like Sharedr as the default Sharesheet. In addition to providing a more consistent experience, Sharedr

Android 12 is a sign that Google actually cares about the Pixel line

Whether you love the look or hate it, Material You is Google's way to make its Pixel phones stand out. We'll soon see a sixth year of Google building its own phones under the Pixel brand. Pixel 6 leaks and rumors look really interesting, and if even half of them turn out to be correct, we should see a heck of a phone when it comes to the market this fall. But hardware is only half the equation; if you're Google, it's even less than half. Google is and always has been a software company. Most of the services Google produces are applications and software that people love, even though there are plenty of other things about the company that we love a lot less. Google has been under fire lately over privacy issues , but it's worth remembering that Google has never hidden how it makes its money. We agreed to give our details away in exchange for services like Android, Google Photos , or Chrome because they really are that good. We'll talk more about privacy con

What does precise and approximate location mean in Android 12?

Best answer: Precise location settings use sensor data from your phone like GPS to pinpoint you on a map, Approximate location uses Wi-Fi and cell towers to see where you are within 100 meters. This is a big change for both users and developers One of the best new things in Android 12 is the ability for users to decide whether an app is allowed to access your precise location. It works on the best Android phones , an entry-level phone, or all the ones in between. It builds on top of the changes made to the OS to allow location tracking only when an app is open and running or to grant the permission just once and be prompted the next time you open the app. These changes are great for user privacy and they have been a long time coming. If your app targets Android 12 and requests the ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION runtime permission, you must also request the ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION permission. You must include both permissions in a single runtime request. — Google Developers There's a