May 18th, 2021 Google After three developer previews, the first Android 12 public beta is available to download today. Google detailed the latest version of its mobile operating system on day one of I/O 2021. And as expected, Android 12 includes a major visual overhaul. Utilizing its new “Material You” design language, the company has redesigned almost every element of Android's user interface to make it more customizable. When you set a new wallpaper, Android 12 will automatically skin almost every element of the OS, including things like the notification shade and volume controls, to match the dominant and complimentary colors on display. Google has also redone system animations and tweaked the Quick Settings menu to add Google Pay and Home controls. The new user interface will come first to Google Pixel devices.