What do you like/dislike about Android 12

[Robin Goodfellow]

*What do _you_ like/dislike about Android 12?*

My free handful of Samsungs (which are on Android 11 but which came with
Android 10 as I recall) are apparently eligible for an Android 12 upgrade.
<https://blog.google/products/android/android-12/>

I generally don't update/upgrade unless/until there's a reason to.
What do you find that is only in Android 12 that is compelling, to you?

Looking up what is on Samsung's Android 12 that I might want, I see this:
�<https://www.gottabemobile.com/samsung-galaxy-android-12-update-info/#Samsung-Android-12-Features>

*Home screen*
Home screen widgets have been redesigned to give you more information at a
glance while also making your Home screen more stylish. You'll also get
recommendations for widgets that may be useful for you.

*Lock screen*
You can now change the audio output to a different device, such as
headphones or a speaker, right from the Lock screen. You'll also get
customized controls depending on which music app you're using.
A new Voice Recorder widget for the Lock screen lets you record voice memos
without unlocking your phone.
A monthly calendar appears on the Calendar widget to help you keep track of
your events from the lock screen.

*Always On Display*
You can set the Always On Display turn on whenever you receive a
notification.
New animated stickers are available.

*Quick panel*
Manage your notifications more comfortably with an enhanced layout and an
integrated section of alert and silent notifications.
The brightness bar in the quick panel is larger so it's easier to see and
adjust.

*Dark mode*
Wallpapers, icons, and illustrations are now darkened automatically to
provide a more consistent look and more comfort for your eyes.

*Charging effects*
New visual effects appear when you start charging to help you check the
charging speed.

*Samsung Keyboard*
Get to your emojis, GIFs, and stickers directly from the keyboard with a
single button. Self-expression is a tap away.
Looking to express something new? Combine two emojis, then add an animation
so you can really get your feelings across.
New animated stickers are available for download.
Keep your grammar and spelling on point with the new Writing assistant,
powered by Grammarly (English only).

*Tips*
Preview videos now appear when you enter the Tips app, helping you learn
everything your Galaxy can do.

*Sharing*
You can customize the list of apps that appear on the share panel to reduce
clutter, and scroll left and right across the lists of apps and people for
quicker access.
When you try to share pictures that have problems like poor focus or
framing, you'll get suggestions for fixing them, so your pictures always
look their best.

*Camera*
Enjoy a simpler, clearer layout with a preview that shows only the
information you need. The scene optimizer button will only appear in Photo
mode if there's low light or you're scanning a document. Settings for
Portrait and Night modes are now more intuitive.
Lens and zoom: See the zoom level on the lens icons for easier zooming,
even in modes that only support one lens.
Video that never misses a moment: Recording now starts immediately after
you tap the Record button, instead when you release it. In Photo mode, touch
and hold the Shutter button to start recording a video. Drag your finger to
the Lock icon to continue recording without having to hold down the button.
Single take: Add extra time while recording in Single Take, so you don't
miss important moments. After the recording is finished, the content
selection menu has been improved to help you easily choose the perfect
shots.
Pro mode: Settings have been reorganized for a cleaner look. When grid
lines are on, horizontal level indicators help you line up the perfect shot.
Enhanced scan features: After scanning a document, you can zoom in for fine
editing. When you scan a QR code. you can choose from several options
depending on the type of QR code.

*Gallery*
Stories now show a video preview on the cover and a highlight video inside.
You can also see where each picture in a story was taken on a map.
More options are available for sorting albums that contain lots of photos.
Album covers are now shown at the top of the screen when you open albums.
Search suggestions have been improved to help you find pictures and videos.
Recent searches are also suggested.
Remastered pictures can be reverted to their original versions at any time,
even after they're saved.
You can now edit the date, time, and location that pictures and videos were
taken.

*Photo and video editor*
Add fun emojis and stickers to your pictures and videos.
Create video collages by combining multiple images and videos from your
Gallery.
The new Light balance option lets you edit the tone of pictures more
easily.
The Highlight reel editor has also been enhanced to give you even more
control.
Revert edited videos back to their original versions at any time, even
after they're saved. *Cut out a face, pet, building, or any other object
from a photo and paste it onto a different one.

*AR Emoji*
Use an AR emoji as your profile picture in Contacts and Samsung account.
You can choose from over 10 poses or create your own expressions.
New AR emoji stickers that show only your face has been added. Have fun
decorating your photos and sharing them with your friends.
Make cool dance videos with your AR emojis. Choose templates from 10
different categories, including #Fun, #Cute, and #Party.
Use your own drawings to create unique clothes for AR emojis.

*Multitasking*
Pin the window options menu to the top of a pop-up window to make it easier
to access.
Easily resize picture-in-picture windows with pinch zoom.
Keep your current app in view while using edge panels. Blurring has been
removed to help you see more at once.

*Settings*
The new Safety and emergency menu lets you manage your emergency contacts
and safety information all in one place.
Improved search features help you find the settings you need when you need
them. You'll get suggestions for related features depending on what you
search for.
Digital Wellbeing
Keep your eyes on the road with the new Driving monitor. You'll get reports
on how much you used your phone and which apps you used.
Clock
The dual clock widget now shows different background colors for each city
depending on whether it's day or night.
Calendar
The new Calendar layout lets you add events instantly. You can also find
events more easily with improved search features.
A new Home screen widget shows your monthly calendar along with today's
events.
Create shared calendars and invite other Galaxy users to join.

*Messages*
Photos, videos, web links, and other content will now appear in search
results in the Messages app.

*My Files*
Search features have been improved. You can still find the files you're
looking for, even if there's a typo.
The Recent files area has been expanded to help you more easily find files
you've used recently.

*Samsung Internet*
Get more search suggestions when you enter text in the address bar. Results
will appear with an all-new design.
The new search widget helps you find what you're looking for right from the
Home screen.
To protect your privacy, Samsung Internet will automatically start in
Secret mode if you were using Secret mode during your last browsing session.

*Device Care*
The main screen shows battery and security issues, making it easier to
solve problems quickly.
Your phone's overall status is shown as an emoji, helping you check the
status at a glance.
Now you can get right to Samsung Members diagnostics from Device Care. If
something seems wrong with your phone, try the diagnostic tests to find out
what the problem is and get suggestions for solving it.

*Samsung Health*
A new tab layout at the bottom of the screen helps you access the features
you need more easily.
The new My page tab shows your profile, weekly summary, badges, and
personal bests.
For your gender selection, you can now choose "Other" or "Prefer not to
say."
It's now easier to invite your friends to team challenges by sending a
link.
Additional snacks have been added to the food tracker.

*Bixby Routines*
More conditions are available for your routines. Start a routine during a
call or when a certain notification arrives.
Make your routines do more. You can now turn on Enhanced processing with a
routine. There are also more options for connecting and disconnecting
Bluetooth devices.
Reorder actions by touching and holding actions on the edit page. Advanced
options have also been added to let you wait before action starts, confirm
actions, and more.
We've removed restrictions for some combinations of conditions and actions
so you can do even more with your routines.
Create custom icons for your routines using the Camera or an image from
Gallery.

*Accessibility*
Perform actions more quickly by moving your mouse pointer to one of the 4
corners of the screen.
Adjust contrast and size at the same time with custom Display mode (High
contrast or Large display).
Access accessibility features more quickly with a floating button that's
always available.
More visibility options are available to meet your needs. You can reduce
transparency and blur or make the screen extra dim.
Set different colors for each app's notifications so you can easily
determine where notifications are coming from.
The Magnifier window has been merged with the new Magnification menu,
giving you more options and more control for magnifying content on the
screen.

*Privacy*
See which apps are accessing sensitive permissions such as Location,
Camera, or Microphone in Permission usage history. You can deny permissions
for any apps you don't feel comfortable with.
A green dot will appear in the upper right corner of the screen when any
app is using the camera or microphone so you can see if an app is recording
you without your consent. You can also use quick panel controls to
temporarily block all apps from using the camera or microphone.
Take more control over apps that want to access your location. For apps
that only need to know your general area, such as weather apps, you can
allow access to your approximate location so they can't determine exactly
where you are.
Sometimes you need to copy sensitive information, like passwords or credit
card numbers, but you don't want it to fall into the wrong hands. You can
choose to be notified any time an app accesses content copied to the
clipboard in another app.

[Ken Blake]

On 10/20/2021 10:18 AM, Robin Goodfellow wrote:
> *What do _you_ like/dislike about Android 12?*

Except for any occasional screen which looks slightly different, so far
I don't see anything to like or dislike. And for those screens which
look different, the differences are small enough that I don't care.


--
Ken