Android users have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the latest version of the operating system, Android 12 , since Google unveiled it back in February. …
Android users have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the latest version of the operating system, Android 12, since Google unveiled it back in February. With Google’s annual developer conference Google I/O starting next week, it’s likely we’ll get a better look at the final version of Android 12, and find out when we can expect it to arrive. Here’s everything we’ve learned about Android 12 so far, based on the features we’ve seen in the developer beta as well as some rumors that have arisen. (If you’re an Apple user, here are all the rumors about the upcoming iOS 15 update.) Google hasn’t announced when Android 12 will be released generally, but it usually releases the final version of a major Android update around August or September. Android 11 arrived on Sept.8,2020, and Android 10 launched Sept.3,2019. As always, it will be a free download for Android users. Android 12 is currently available to download in developer beta. However, as the name suggests, this version is meant only for developers — most betas are buggy, and can harm your device. If you still want to try out the developer beta, I strongly recommend downloading it on a tester device, and not your primary phone. (Here’s how to download the Android 12 developer beta.) Typically, Google releases a public beta of the latest Android version in May, around the time of Google I/O, which starts next Tuesday. If you want to try it out early, this is your best bet — the public beta typically has fewer bugs and problems, though it’s still best to download it on a tester device. As is usually the case with major Android updates, exactly how and when you’ll get the update depends on who makes your device, like Google, Samsung, OnePlus or Xiaomi.
