Android 12 Review: Top features + what's new in Android for 2022!

Android 12 is finally here, defining the look and feel of Android into 2022 and beyond. It brings the most sweeping visual overhaul we've seen in more than seven years, while improving your phone's privacy and bringing useful new features across the board.

Today's stable Android 12 launch is just the very beginning of a brand new chapter for Android, especially in terms of design. So what Pixel owners are getting today really is a taste of the future. Here are the top #Android12 features you need to know about!

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[eugene_chung]

Don't know about that brightness slider on the very top. Imagine having to maneuver with one hand and try to crank the brightness from left to the right. The brightness slider should be placed lower, or in the middle of the fully-expanded notification shade.

[Cherrynasb]

God the notification shade is so bright

[JuanAMatos-zxub]

They have so much to improve in this update. I can't customize so many things that were available before, the flat grey background in every menu is annoying, everything is too big, the slinky text gets tedious very fast. The worst thing is that these are things I can't change with a launcher.

[existentialselkath]

I can no longer change the style or colour of my top bar volume etc other than 4 simple colour options or the wallpaper colour.
And on my pixel 3, everything takes up waaay too much space without any option to change it

They advertised this as being more 'customised for you' but youre ability to customise it has been almost entirely removed

[notstarboard]

At this point I just watch these videos to know what new features I'm going to turn off lol

[Milleniumlance]

Not a fan of the oversized UI elements

[maximilianb]

I'm still not sure how to feel about the rest of the new aesthetics, but I definitely hate the new quick settings and notifications.

[Faze-]

I really don't** like this update so far. Everything so big and takes up so much room. Also I don't get quick tap on my pixel 4a.

[EddyGraphic]

I’m glad they finally brought that elastic effect when you reach the bottom of a page, that’s something I’ve always liked on iOS it makes scrolling feel more fluid.

[camdobie]

That notification shade is simply way too large on the Pixel 4. I prefer Android 11 overall.

[xevren]

The inconsistency in icons is what looks weird and half baked. Those third party apps also should have been themed along it.

[GalaxyNexus]

Great overview. I learned a few things I was unaware of!

[ajcph]

I just noticed android 12 is available on my pixel 5 now. Thanks for this video

[anaguma]

I just got this update on my Pixel 5 and it's... fine? The UI elements feel weirdly oversized but it's also nice to have a splash of colour. Otherwise it pretty much functions same as ever, just an aesthetic overhaul really.

[geraldlee]

4:07 "still basically the same ol' android under the hood". Sounds more like cosmetic improvements than actual system improvements when it comes to power consumption v performance, integration with desktop and other devices, availability and fragmentation, interface and usability, etc.

[kirbfruit]

I don't know about this new design language. It feels like they are trying to idiot proof it like windows 8

[iLuseMyvs]

Only gripe is the mute button is gone from the volume rocker and when on vibrate the icon is gone now too. I like the fresh design.

[machobandzsavage]

AC hands down my favorite Android Website. The latest news and entertaining.

[andrewc]

7:36 how does this feature work without a rear-mounted fingerprint reader?

[mwboost]

So the drop down/quick toggles... Can you just tap to turn things on and off like usual or does it open them up? Because that's going to shit me.. Lol.