{"id":359554,"date":"2021-10-29T01:54:19","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T22:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/heres-how-android-12l-makes-tablets-and-foldables-better\/"},"modified":"2021-10-29T01:54:19","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T22:54:19","slug":"heres-how-android-12l-makes-tablets-and-foldables-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/heres-how-android-12l-makes-tablets-and-foldables-better\/","title":{"rendered":"#Here\u2019s how Android \u201912L&#8217; makes tablets and foldables better"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ea2069af70\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ea2069af70\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/heres-how-android-12l-makes-tablets-and-foldables-better\/#A_taskbar\" >A taskbar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/heres-how-android-12l-makes-tablets-and-foldables-better\/#Split-screen_all_the_things\" >Split-screen all the things<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/heres-how-android-12l-makes-tablets-and-foldables-better\/#Dual-columns_everywhere\" >Dual-columns everywhere<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/heres-how-android-12l-makes-tablets-and-foldables-better\/#Better_compatibility_with_non-optimized_apps\" >Better compatibility with non-optimized apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/heres-how-android-12l-makes-tablets-and-foldables-better\/#Is_Google_hinting_at_the_Pixel_Fold\" >Is Google hinting at the Pixel Fold?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Here\u2019s how Android \u201912L&#8217; makes tablets and foldables better<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>There\u2019s a new version of Android on the way, and no, it\u2019s not time for Android 13 yet. Instead, Google recently <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/android-developers.googleblog.com\/2021\/10\/12L-preview-large-screens.html\">revealed<\/a> Android \u201912L,\u2019 which is essentially a tweaked version of its smartphone OS with a user interface optimized for larger-screen devices \u2014 say, tablets and folding phones. It is essentially what iPadOS 15 is to iOS 15.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, much of the new features revolve around multi-tasking and optimizing <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s for the larger displays of its intended host devices. Here are some of the best new features coming to the OS.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_taskbar\"><\/span>A taskbar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You know an OS is getting serious about productivity when it adds a taskbar. Android 12L includes a rather basic-looking taskbar at the bottom of the screen that allows you to easily access your most frequent apps.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, it also makes it easy to enter split-screen mode; simply drag an app onto one side of your screen to easily bifurcate your display. Speaking of\u2026<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Split-screen_all_the_things\"><\/span>Split-screen all the things<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Android 12L will force every app to be compatible with split-screen mode. While this sounds like it could be a UI disaster at first glance, it shouldn\u2019t be too much of an issue on large-screen devices.<\/p>\n<p>While forcing split-screen on a smartphone-sized display could cause problems for apps not designed for it, on a tablet or foldable phone, a split-screen app is likely to be closer in size to a regular smartphone app. That means these apps shouldn\u2019t have to move UI elements as drastically. Although I\u2019m sure compatibility issues will show up on occasion, the trade-off should be worth it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dual-columns_everywhere\"><\/span>Dual-columns everywhere<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1371481 js-lazy\" alt=\"Android 12L dual columns\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1282\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x.png 1600w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x-262x210.png 262w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x-168x135.png 168w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x-337x270.png 337w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x-1536x1231.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x-796x638.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x-1592x1276.png 1592w\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1371481\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x.png\" alt=\"Android 12L dual columns\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x.png 1600w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x-262x210.png 262w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x-168x135.png 168w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x-337x270.png 337w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x-1536x1231.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x-796x638.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/image2x-1592x1276.png 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Much like iPadOS, Android 12L takes advantage of the extra screen real estate by using dual columns in many scenarios. Google specifically mentions that on screens above 600dp \u2014 \u2018<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/analytics-vidhya\/what-is-the-difference-between-px-dip-dp-and-sp-e4351fefa685\">dp<\/a>\u2018 being a unit that helps scale the UI based on screen size \u2014 \u201cthe notification shade, lockscreen, and other system surfaces use a new two-column layout to take advantage of the screen area.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_compatibility_with_non-optimized_apps\"><\/span>Better compatibility with non-optimized apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Google is making it easier for device makers to make sure apps don\u2019t look like a complete mess in Android 12L. Manufacturers will be able to set specific letterboxing standards for apps that aren\u2019t optimized for tablet use, defining specific aspect ratios, corner rounded, and status bar transparency.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1371482 js-lazy\" alt=\"Android 12L letterboxing\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1282\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode.png 1600w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode-262x210.png 262w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode-168x135.png 168w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode-337x270.png 337w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode-1536x1231.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode-796x638.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode-1592x1276.png 1592w\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1371482\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode.png\" alt=\"Android 12L letterboxing\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode.png 1600w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode-262x210.png 262w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode-168x135.png 168w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode-337x270.png 337w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode-1536x1231.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode-796x638.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/12L-compatibility-mode-1592x1276.png 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>While letterboxing never exactly looks great, this should ensure that apps are at the very least usable on the larger screens, somewhat akin to how the iPad handles certain apps meant for the iPhone<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Google_hinting_at_the_Pixel_Fold\"><\/span>Is Google hinting at the Pixel Fold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Somewhat curiously, Google says it plans \u201cto release the 12L feature drop early next year, in time for the next wave of Android 12 tablets and foldables.\u201d Considering Samsung only released its folding phones a few months ago, the company seems to be hinting that there\u2019s at least one more major folding device on the way.<\/p>\n<p>Google has long been rumored to be working on a folding phone. In fact, the latest rumors have suggested the company is actually working on <em>two<\/em> models, with form factors akin to the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip. Moreover, this device has been expected to release either at the end of 2021 or in early 2022. Considering this is the first time Google has released a specific version of Android focused on larger devices, the timing certainly seems right.<\/p>\n<p>Still, that\u2019s only speculation at this point. In any case, it\u2019s clear folding phones are here to stay, and it\u2019s nice to see Android devoting some more resources to the larger screen devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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