Phones have gotten bigger in the recent past, and you’ll notice this big-screen trend while shopping for an upgrade.
That has been due to consumer’s inclinations to big screens. But while phone screens are growing, it can be daunting to reach some points without an extra hand. Such problems need software solutions, and a rumor suggests Google’s upcoming major Android update might address it.
According to a report by XDA Developers, Google is working on one-handed mode for Android 12. The report says one-handed mode will be included in the open-source version of Android(AOSP), making it available to any smartphone maker.
Google’s one-handed mode will shrink the display to 40 percent of the original size, but the way it will be implemented is not yet known. The one-handed mode will be summoned using gestures.
While some OEMs like Huawei and Samsung have offered one-handed mode, the feature is expected to reach even more users when Google adds it to AOSP.
Apple’s iOS already has a reachability feature that can be accessed by swiping down on the screen’s bottom edge.
Android 12
Android 12 is Google’s next major update and, if the rollout schedules remain the same, it will be launching in September this year. But before then, Google has to release a couple of developer previews and betas.
First, the company is expected to release Developer Previews starting this month or in March, followed by Android 12 Beta releases in May or June thereabouts.
Early leaks suggest Android 12 will feature a slight UI refresh, changes to widgets, scrolling screenshots, anti-tracking features, restricted networking mode, app hibernation, and more.
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