Android 12L is coming to tablets and foldables 'later this year'
announced the Android 12L beta
in October, Google promised the software for larger screens would be ready early this year. Today, the company is officially introducing Android 12L, which it's describing as"an update to Android 12 with features that will make tablets and foldables simpler and easier to use." In a, Android's vice president of engineering said 12L is coming later this year,"with planned updates from Samsung, Lenovo and Microsoft.
That could mean devices like the Galaxy Z Fold, Z Flip and Surface Duo would be getting the new interface, which is supposed to bring features like home and lock screens optimized for larger displays. There will also be a two-column notification shade, a new taskbar for easier multitasking and other tweaks that make better use of the greater space on tablets and foldables. , though some of these additions are compelling, some, like the taskbar, have limitations.
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