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Google I/O may be over, but it left us with a lot to look forward to later this year. Google made many big announcements at its annual developer conference, including the new Android 12 beta that was launched on some of the best Android phones including the Google Pixel 5 . Wear OS is also getting a massive overhaul thanks to the effort of both Samsung and Google, among updated to smart home, AI, and plenty more. That said, we want to know what your favorite announcement was from Google I/O 2021. What was your favorite Google I/O announcement? Android 12 beta is here After several months of digging through developer previews, Google has finally released the beta for Android 12, bringing us one step closer to a stable release. With the beta, we finally get a look at the new system-wide theming that we've been getting hints of, as well as updated widgets, bolder visuals, and a more efficient OS. Google also announced new privacy features for the platform that should make it

Google is overhauling Wear OS looks and making it easier to get things done on your smartwatch. What you need to know Google's Wear platform is getting a recent apps switcher similar to what is on Android now. Tiles on Wear are being expanded to more developers with better tools The launcher on Wear looks like it's getting revamped with new indicators and ongoing activities. Among all of the announcements at Google I/O , Wear OS had some of the biggest. From the platform being co-developed with Samsung to Samsung announcing it will be making a Wear watch, it was a big day for Google's wearable platform. In a separate video, Google announced more of what's new with Wear — and it looks good. Some visual changes will mimic some of what we see from Android 12 , along with changes to how navigating through the operating system will work. You will still be able to press the side button of your watch to access the app drawer, but from what was shown, it might look