It seems like every new update to Android 12's early builds brings along some changes to the settings menu. Developer Preview 2 brought along an all-new look sans subtitles, which Google brought back in Beta 2. With Beta 3 out now, it seems like we're due for another update. While the subtitles have remained, all of the color in the settings menu has been drained, leaving behind a stark black-and-white appearance.
Unlike the colorful icons that have been around Android for the last couple of years, Beta 3 features black icons in their place (via XDA's Mishaal Rahman). The result looks a lot less playful than the original icons but does feel a little more clean and professional. A change like this will always come down to personal preference — you'll either love it or hate it.
Left: Android 12 Beta 2. Right: Android 12 Beta 3.
Beyond its desaturation, the settings menu has also been ever-so-slightly rearranged, moving Digital Wellbeing much farther down the list. It's a small change, but one that certainly helps the Material You theme stand out while also matching the appearance of the icons in the quick settings menu. However, it feels like a little something is missing from the list. We'll have to wait and see if this is a permanent change in the stable build coming later this year.
For more about Android 12, check out our ongoing series coverage here, or bookmark our regularly updated changelog and check back in later. If you want to install the developer preview on your own device, find out how in our Android 12 download guide.