While Google is still preparing to release the stable version of Android 12, folks from XDA Developers recently got their hands on a leaked preview build of Android 12.1. As per the report, Google is working hard to make Android more user-friendly on foldable devices. This, in turn, might also mean that the Mountain View giant is aiming to release a foldable device-specific version of Android for its long-rumored Pixel Fold device.
Furthermore, in the Settings menu, Android 12.1 shows a split view of the primary settings options and the sub-menus, much like iPadOS. Moreover, the lock screen also follows a split view, with the time at the left and the notifications at the right side of the screen. The icon for the lock button appears in the middle.
Other than these, there is also a new Taskbar in Android 12.1 that is essentially an extension of Android’s split-screen and multi-tasking features. Once enabled, it can contain five apps and seamlessly transitions into a dock whenever a user exits an app.
