Earlier today, we learned that Android 12 (codenamed Snow Cone) will bring a new one-handed mode, and we’ve already seen the expected visual overhaul in previous leaks. Now, XDA Developers gives us more details on the next version of the Android operating system, including a brand new auto-rotate feature, a built-in game mode, and a quick toggle for reduced brightness setting.
Previously leaked Android 12 screenshots
The revamped auto-rotate will rely on your device’s front camera to detect when you switch from portrait to landscape. The current implementation relies on the combined data from your phone’s accelerometer and gyroscope sensors and often fails to properly assess your orientation.
Another feature of Android 12 is the GameManager service that is described as a “game-related feature management service.” This will apparently be Google’s own play mode API to grant game titles control over incoming notifications, brightness, and sounds for a more seamless gaming experience. The feature will likely be programmable to start automatically when you open a game and could also activate do not disturb mode.
Another leaked feature is the Quick Reduced Brightness toggle toggle which will act as a quick way to quickly lower your screen brightness by a predetermined amount. We expect to see more details soon.
The first version of Android 12 Developer Preview is slated for release tomorrow (February 17), so we’ll have a lot more to cover soon.
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