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Google to reportedly release Android 12 stable version update on October 4

Jeet — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 02:17:26 +0000

Google has been working on the latest Android 12 mobile operating system and last week, the tech giant released the fifth and the final beta build of the new OS which means that the stable version should be rolled out in a few weeks.

While the search engine giant hasn’t revealed the exact launch date for the stable version of the Android 12 operating system, a new report from XDA-Developers claims that the Android 12 could be officially released for the Pixel smartphones on 4th October.

Google is expected to publish the source code for the Android 12 operating system on 4th October on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) Gerrit. If Google sticks with its tradition, then the latest Android version should be rolled out to its own Pixel series smartphones on the same day.

Do note that this is a tentative launch date for Android 12 and it could get changed as Google has not officially announced it. Going by history, Google is a bit late in releasing the stable build of the Android operating system. It’s likely that the development schedule was affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The delay could be because Google wants to ensure that everything works properly and is taking more time in testing. Unlike the previous updates, this one comes with significant updates and several new additions, including revamped user interface and more security-focused features keeping user privacy in check. A detailed look at key features in the newer mobile operating system is available here.

The Android 12 Beta is already available for Google’s own Pixel lineup and a number of other smartphones from brands like Xiaomi, Realme, OPPO, OnePlus, ASUS, and Samsung. You can check the full list of eligible devices from this article.

Google is also reportedly working on a new minor update for the Android operating system and interestingly, it appears that it will be a version update. This means that the next update from the company will be Android 12.1 and not Android 13 and is expected to be rolled out pretty soon after the launch of Pixel 6 series phones. It’s noteworthy that the last point update was Android 8.1 Oreo and since then, there haven’t been point updates from Google for the Android operating system.

OPPO ColorOS 12 confirmed to officially launch on September 16

Jeet — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 01:49:10 +0000

A few days ago, Chinese smartphone maker OPPO had revealed that its newly updated version of ColorOS will be officially unveiled in mid-to-late September without actually revealing the exact date.

Well, the company has now revealed more information. It has been confirmed that the upcoming ColorOS 12 will be officially announced on 16th September at a launch event in China, which will commence at 18:00 local time.

This new operating system coming from OPPO is codenamed “Da Vinci” and will come with several new features and functionalities. It is said to be based on the latest Android 12 operating system. Revealing the codename on its Weibo account, the company had said that there has been not a single human in history as proficient as Leonardo da Vinci in art, technology, and science.

A promotional poster of the ColorOS 12 leaked by ‘Digital Chat Station’ showcases a smartphone, a tablet, and a smartwatch, indicating that the newer version of ColorOS will have support for all three device types. It’s noteworthy that OPPO has not yet launched its tablet but this confirms that the product is coming soon.

The new OPPO software is said to come with a new feature called ‘Cross-Screen Interconnection’, which is similar to the Huawei Multi-Screen Collaboration. The company is also tipped to adopt several new features from Chinese Android skins, including the likes of MIUI from Xiaomi, Flyme from Meizu, Smartisan OS, and HydrogenOS.

Apart from OPPO smartphones, the OnePlus phones in China will run ColorOS while the global models will continue to run OxygenOS. Given that Realme is also virtually a sub-brand of OPPO, the ColorOS 12 or its features will also make its way to its phones as the Reame UI is just a tweaked version of ColorOS.

Android 12 screenshots leak showcases redesigned interface and new features

Jeet — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:59:07 +0000

Google has been working on a newer version of the Android mobile operating system and is likely to get released this year in the fall if the company sticks to its usual schedule. Before the official rollout, there will be several beta versions.

However, ahead of all that, a few screenshots of the upcoming Android 12 have leaked online, which reveals that the operating system will have a newly redesigned user interface. The source of the leaked images is said to be a document from Google for summarizing the changes in the new version.

The company seems to have doubled-down the privacy-related features. From the leaked images, it appears that there will be a small icon in the top-right corner that will notify if the camera or microphone is being used. Tapping on that icon will reveal which application is what and there will be a quick way to disable the access.

It appears that new widgets are also coming with the newer version of Android. There’s a new Conversations widget, highlighting recent messages, missed calls, as well as activity statuses. The size of the widget is small and thus only one item shows up at a time. The quick access area now holds fewer icons, making them easier to access.

The upcoming Android 12 is expected to come with several features, including app pairs, a double-tap on the back panel to trigger an action, sharing Wi-Fi passwords, an improved theme engine, support for emojis decoupled from system updates, and an app hibernation feature, among others.

While the authenticity of the leaked screenshots has not been confirmed yet, folks at XDA-Developers claim to have seen the document from which the images have come. The first Developer Preview of Android 12 is expected to be available in a few weeks but to get to know the list of features, we will have to wait a bit longer.

OPPO Color OS 2.0 released; has powerful energy conservation mode and single-layer desktop

Frank Tu — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 12:15:30 +0000

Before China’s National Holiday break, OPPO launched the Color OS 2.0 standard edition in its forums.

Not only does the first version support the OPPO Find 7 (Standard and Lightweight versions); it also supports the OPPO Find 5 and the OPPO N1 (which has a revolving camera).

The Color OS 2.0 standard version uses a single-layer desktop and reusable icons. It has a neat and simple look and is easy to use. Besides the desktop, it has a lot of animated features. You can redesign the desktop using hand movements. Most importantly, it has a high-level power conservation mode.

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