Google is realigning itself

What’s coming after Android 12? First looks are already directed towards the next update to the mobile operating system. With Android 12.1, Google could no longer concentrate on normal smartphones. Instead, the focus is on folding cell phones.

Android 12.1: Google has its sights on folding cell phones

It won’t be long before Google officially introduces and releases Android 12. After the pre-release versions, we can already draw a fairly precise picture of what has changed compared to Android 11. Now the first glimpses are already directed towards the future. Apparently, a Intermediate version for new functions care for.

If the experts at XDA Developers have their way, then Google will be the main one with Android 12.1 larger foldable cell phones have in focus. A few improvements can be expected here with Android 12, but it will only go to full capacity with the next Android version.

A new taskbar is to be introduced with Android 12.1, via which the Multitasking with folding smartphones is simplified. The use of several apps at the same time makes sense, especially with larger screens, as more space is available. Improvements can also be expected with the split screen. The lockscreen should also make better use of the horizontally available space, it says (source: XDA Developers).

So far, manufacturers of foldable cell phones still have to lend a handto adapt the user interface to the special features of the smartphones. With Android 12.1, Google does the work for the manufacturers.

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Android 12.1: preparation for the Pixel Fold?

The new folding functions of Android 12.1 could also help google itself. Rumors persist that the company is working on its own foldable cell phone. Officially, however, no comments have been made on a Pixel Fold. That may change with the introduction of Android 12 and the Pixel 6 (Pro).