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Google announced the official version of "Android 12L", a software platform for large-screen devices. [See another image related to this article] "Android 12L" was developed for operation with tablets and foldable smartphones. Taking advantage of the wide screen, the layout of the home screen, lock screen, notifications, settings, etc. is optimized. For example, in the case of smartphones, the notification shade is operated from top to bottom. On the other hand, Android 12 L will have dedicated columns to display notifications and quick panels. The left side of the screen is the quick panel and the right side is the notification layout. When setting up, the menu is displayed on the left and its contents on the right, making it easier to understand. In addition, a taskbar that supports multitasking has been added. By dragging and dropping the application you want to use from the taskbar, you can split the screen and use two applications at the same time. In the second half of 2022, Samsung, Lenovo, and Microsoft are planning to update to Android 12L for large-screen devices. The development of the L series will continue even after the next Android "Android 13".
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