The First Android 12 Developer Preview: Android 12 made its first appearance via the first Developer Preview release, which started rolling out on February 18th, 2021. Google subsequently released a minor patch that addressed several bugs and issues that users had been experiencing while using the first Developer Preview build.
Android 12’s developer preview is a fast approach. After users dabbled in the new emoji in the beta of iOS 14.5, Android has saved the best for last.
Here are a few details of what the update looks like: Gesture navigation will be streamlined and more consistent while you’re playing a game, reading a book, or watching a video.
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And while developers can still only show the translucent navigation bar, any app that doesn’t have it will default to recognizing a swipe from the side or bottom as going back or home.
What’s new in Android 12 for developers?
User experience
- Material You. Android 12 introduces a new design language called Material You, helping you to build more personalized, beautiful apps.
- Widgets improvements.
- Rich content insertion.
- App splash screens API.
- Rounded corner APIs.
- Rich haptic experiences.
- AppSearch.
- Game Mode.
Android 12 will also have support for “audio-coupled haptic feedback.” What this means is that developers could create experiences like simulating rough terrain in a racing game, or allowing custom ringtones paired with vibration patterns to allow the user to identify the caller when the device is in the user’s pocket.
This initial preview is meant only for developers, so Google is limiting it to manual downloads.
