Google is scheduled to release Android 12 Stable in September. Smartphone makers are also expected to unveil their version of the latest Android at around the same time. For instance, OPPO could announce ColorOS 12 on September 13. Similarly, according to new reports, Samsung might also introduce One UI 4.0 in the same month.
Samsung is the only major Android OEM not participating in the official Android 12 Beta program. It’s not new as the South Korean tech giant has never joined hands with Google in this regard. However, the company is known for running its own beta program for its mobile software like any other OEM.
Late last month, Samsung officially teased the arrival of One UI 4.0 beta based on Android 12 for the Galaxy S21 series. A tipster even revealed that the beta initiative might kick off by late August. Unfortunately, there has been not a single from the company regarding it so far.
On the bright side, a Galaxy S21 Ultra has been spotted running Android 12 on Geekbench. Likewise, Samsung has updated its One Hand Operation+ app to add support for Android 12.
This clearly suggests that Android 12-based One UI 4.0 beta builds are ready and are being tested by Samsung. It’s only a matter of time the firm starts recruiting public beta testers.
One of the main highlights of Android 12 is ‘Material You’ design. As of now, it’s not known whether Samsung will be implementing it. What we know is that the latest software is said to bring optimization for Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100 and a revamped Samsung Notes app.
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