Google Unveils Android 12L For Large Screen Devices

Google has announced a preview of what is expected to be the new version of Android 12L but calls it “a special feature drop that makes Android 12 even better on large screens.”

The preview version is expected to provide users on tablets, foldable and Chrome OS laptops with an improved user interface.

The preview is now available for developers who want to give it a try, as well as a new Android 12L emulator and support for it in Android Studio.

Google said that the Android 12L is also for phones and the focus right now is on other devices, with beta enrollments for Pixel devices launching later in the preview.

“Feature drop” is expected to come with a redefined notification, quick settings, lock screen, overview and the home screen look on large screens. that is fully optimized.

Google plans to release 12L early next year, “in time for the next wave of Android 12 tablets and foldable.” We should probably expect to hear a lot about Android tablets and foldable at MWC then.

Android 12L Two-column layouts show more and are easier to use. PHOTO CREDIT: GOOGLE

What’s probably most interesting here is the new multitasking features, with a new taskbar that is a bit reminiscent of iPadOS. Android already supported split-screen mode on tablets, but Google notes that it’s now more discoverable.