Google has started rolling out the third developer preview of Android 12 to compatible Pixel devices. With this release, we’ve reached the end of developer previews for the upcoming Android release. We could expect the first Android 12 beta build to arrive next month at Google I/O 2021, which kicks off May 18.
Starting with the third developer preview of Android 12, Google has enabled a few of the experimental features by default. Notably, the redesigned ‘Silky Home’ Settings UI that required an ADB command to force enable is now live. However, Google has not enabled the Monet wallpaper-based theming system yet. Apart from that, the build comes with minor visual improvements throughout the interface.
Another developer-centric change in the new build is with camera vendor extensions and support for quad-Bayer camera sensors. Other changes include improved permissions for alarms, improved web linking, haptic feedback, and faster machine learning capabilities.
