Google has released the new Android 12L operating system. Xiaomi and Sony continue to distribute Android 12. An overview of the most important Android update messages of the week!
- Google released Android 12L this week.
- Sony and Xiaomi continue to distribute Android 12.
- Pixel devices get the feature drop.
This week, the US company Google released the new Android 12L operating system. At Xiaomi and Sony, the distribution of Android 12 is still in full swing.
Pixel phones will also get the March Feature Drop. Below you will find an overview of the most important Android update messages of the week!
Microsoft
Google has revealed that the two foldables Surface Duo and Duo 2 from Microsoft will also be equipped with Android 12L. The update should appear later this year. There is no exact date yet.
Sony
Sony is now distributing Android 12 for the Xperia 1 II and Xperia Pro. The firmware is currently only available in the USA, but should also appear in this country in the coming weeks.
Android 12 is also available for download for the Xperia 5 II in Europe, Asia and Russia. At around one gigabyte, the update is quite small. Sony does not publish a changelog, so it is uncertain what innovations are waiting for you.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi rolls out Android 12 for the Mi 11 Ultra. The software is also available in Europe. The update includes functions such as Atomized Memory, Smart Balance or Focused Algorithms.
The Poco X3 Pro is also equipped with Android 12. The update does not contain many innovations, according to the changelog you will get functions such as better accessibility for the clock and weather app and the phone. Furthermore, Xiaomi has revised the mind map application.
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE also gets Android 12.
Samsung
Samsung recently announced that it would distribute updates longer. The upcoming Galaxy A53 could even get four years of updates. At the moment, however, this information is still a rumor.
Google
Google is distributing the March Feature Drop for Pixel series phones. With this you get new features like Live Caption, Night Sight or the Emoji stickers for Gboard. The update is currently available to all smartphones from the Pixel 3a to the Pixel 5a. The Pixel 6 series will receive the update later.
Fairphone
The Fairphone 2, which is now seven years old, comes with Android 10. So the cell phone has now received the fifth Android version. Unfortunately, there is no official information about the new features.
Android 12L
Android 12L is finally here. The operating system is aimed at large cell phones, foldables and tablets. The user interface has been revised and adapted to larger screens. The settings, the notification bar and much more should make better use of the space. You can also use the new taskbar to quickly call up your favorite app or open an application in split-screen mode.
Android 13
Android 13 should then also offer many new features for tablets. The device should recognize whether it is in a charging dock and adapt the energy-saving behavior. In addition, it should be possible to share programs with another profile without having to exchange login data.
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