What improvements will appear in smart TVs with Android 12 TV

The new version of Android is already arousing serious interest and has been one of Google's top priorities for several months now. The developers are in the final stages of testing before launching the real updates in September. Smartphones won't be the only devices taking advantage of Android 12's innovations.

Several new features and software optimizations will be available for Smart TVs. Google engineers are already actively testing Android TV 12 Beta. TV owners will have access to one of the biggest updates to date.

The first major improvement is support for the so-called "4K UI Rendering". Android TV now offers the ability not only to watch 4K videos, but also display the interface in the same resolution. Previous versions limited UI elements to 1080p, which were then upscaled to 4K.

This new feature ensures that animations, the home screen interface and menus are displayed in more realistic and rich colors. Android TV 12 also includes the ability to dynamically change the frame rate. Individual apps will be able to adapt to this setting so that content looks optimal on the TV.

The operating system will automatically switch between different refresh rates. Another innovation waiting for us is the so-called "Tunnel Mode," which will make it easier for developers to provide the same experience on all devices with Android TV 12.

Users will be able to easily stop and lock access to the microphone or camera, which will provide more security. Google is also developing a new emulator that will allow developers to prepare their apps for the higher resolution in Android TV 12.

An update for compatible devices will be available in the fall.

Source:  xda-developers

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