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Android 12's release candidate gets more Live Space features up and running
Except the widget's seemingly broken for most beta users
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We're just weeks away from a stable build of Android 12 hitting smartphones, which means all of the final additions are falling into place. One of the tools we've been excited to try out for ourselves is Live Space, replacing the old At A Glance widget on Pixels. We finally have a new look at the feature, but we'll have to keep waiting for a future update to experiment with everything it'll offer.
Android 12 follows up on its last Easter egg with a new Paint Chip widget
Turns out Material You is perfect for would-be designers
If you thought Android 12's Easter egg felt lacking compared to the offerings from years past, you probably weren't alone. While the fancy Material You clock was fun enough on its own, it seemed like it was missing some special touch to compete with Google's previous hidden secrets. With the latest release candidate, Google added a little something extra to its Easter egg, though you'll need to know where to look to find it.
Android 12 is 'just a few weeks away' as release candidate Beta 5 lands with Pixel 5a support
The stable release is just around the corner
Android 12 Beta 5 is here. For those that haven't been following along at home, this is the last expected release before it hits stable and is ready for the masses — a so-called "release candidate" version that should be almost good to go. This latest version also picks up support for the brand new Pixel 5a, and it's your last chance to get those beta-testing toes wet before Android 12 is released. On that note, Google also gives us a hint about its schedule, promising that Android 12 is "just a few weeks away."