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Google Chrome will now detect passwords exposed in security breaches
Google reveals new features for Maps and Photos Google I/O 2021announcements: Android 12 with Material You, new app features and more
Google has kicked off the I/O 2021, its annual developer s conference with several announcements such as the Android 12 Beta, new features to Photos, Maps, revamped WearOS and more. Moreover, the company also showcased its recent breakthroughs in AI technologies like LaMDA and MUM which advances the way machine learning understands and processes information and conversation. Here is everything Google announced during the opening day of the Google I/O 2021.
Android 12 developer preview released with new features, here is when you will get it
Android 12 has only released the developers preview so it is still ions away from an official launch.
Ankita Chakravarti | February 19, 2021 | Updated 13:13 IST
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The developers preview is finally available for download for the developers and early testers.
Android 12 will come with a lot of new features that would improve the whole Android experience on your phone.
After several leaks and speculations, the Android 12 developer preview 1 has been rolled out. The developers preview is finally available for download for the developers and early testers. The developers preview gives a peek into what the next Android update is going to look like. The testers will test the update for bugs that can be removed in the final update. It is being reported that the Android 12 will come with a lot of new features that would improve the whole Android experience on your phone.
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Google is working on a new app hibernation feature for Android, which is said to optimize storage on devices by managing app hibernation state. The feature could be available in Android 12, though there is no confirmation as of now. According to a report by XDA Developers, the hibernation feature appeared in the code changes submitted to AOSP (Android Open Source Project). Also Read - Android 12 Developer Preview 2 brings design improvements and new conveniences
The app hibernation system service is said to “manage app hibernation state, a state that apps can enter that means they are not being actively used and can be optimized for storage.” Mishaal Rahman of XDA Developers said in a tweet that the system will clear cache and free up storage if an app is hibernated for a single user of a multi-user device. Also Read - Android 12 Developer Preview: Requirements, How to install and more