Official version Android 12 L announced. Folding smartphone, tablet compatible

Google has announced the official version of Android 12L, which has been under development for some time. It will be available on Samsung, Microsoft and Lenovo devices later this year.

Android 12L focuses on large screen devices such as tablets and folding smartphones, and has been optimized for comfortable operation on these devices.

APIs and tools are provided to make it easier for app developers to optimize on large screen devices, and Android 12L is given an independent API level. It can be said that the Android 2.x / 3.x era, in which Android versions were divided between tablets and smartphones, is back.

　Of course, there are merits for users to introduce Android 12L, and if the dp resolution is above a certain level, the notification bar will be in two rows.

　The Xiaomi Pad 5 currently has a pretty clunky gap, but with specifications like this one, it seems that the benefits of a large screen device will be fully entrusted.

In addition, it can be displayed in two columns in the setting application. It seems that you can easily change the style such as wallpaper and theme color.

　The best feature is the taskbar. You can easily start the application and split the screen. It doesn't always monopolize a part of the screen like the previous Android, you can hide it by long pressing.

　As mentioned earlier, Android 12L will be available from Samsung, Lenovo and Microsoft later this year. It can be used with folding devices such as Surface Duo 2 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, and tablets such as Lenovo Tab P series and Galaxy Tab S8 series. I want it to appear on other companies' devices.