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Android 12 Beta 3.1 Includes 'Ongoing Call' Chip and New Notifications

Aims to make notifications less intrusive

By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 10, 2021 04:04PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming The current Android 12 beta is rolling out a redesign to its notifications and Quick Settings, as well as an “ongoing call” notice in the Phone app. The notice, or "chip," as it’s being referred to, is a pill-shaped sign that appears at the top of a phone’s display during a call. The differently colored chip has a phone icon on it with the time displayed alongside it to indicate the length of the current call. Patcharanan Worrapatchareeroj/Getty Images Pulling down the redesigned Quick Settings shows some of the previous actions that have occurred and allows users to quickly mute the call or hang up. Another new feature includes a new clock interface for the stock Android app as a part of the overall Material You redesign. The new style of notifications aims to be a less intrusive version of the current Bubble notifications. Currently, Bubbles drop down whenever a notification is sent and float off to the side. However, this design can be intrusive, as it can obscure the display requiring the users to constantly move the Bubble around. Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images The new feature and redesigned notifications are only available for phones running the Android 12 Beta 3.1, which includes Google Pixel, OnePlus, and Xiaomi phones, to name a few. It is unknown when Google will release Android 12 to all smartphones, however it’s worth noting that the company has a pattern of releasing new operating systems in early September, as seen with the previous iterations of Android 10 and Android 11. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Chromecast Jumps to Android 12, Adds Security and 4K Support How to Use the Microsoft Family Safety App The Official Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know The 10 Best Android 12 Features Android 13: News, Release Date, and Features Android 12: Release Date, Rumors, Features, and Supported Devices How to Turn Off Do Not Disturb on Android How to Use Android 12's Adaptive Notifications Ranking Google Pixel Tablet: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors Samsung Z Flip 4: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs How to Connect an Android to a PC How to Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) iPhone 14: Release Date, Specs, Price, and News How to Remove Apps from the Quick Settings Media Control Panel in Android 12 The iPadOS Versions Guide Pixel 6 & 6a: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies