THE FUTURE OF ANDROID: ESTIMATES FOR 2022

What's new in 2022 for Android users? With the widespread launch of Android 12, developers and designers are now preparing for Android 13. With the market response of Android 12, the developers are trying to not only update Android 13 but also increase its performance level. Android's user interface will now be more sophisticated and better than before. Google is working to make Android's security features more robust, keeping user safety in mind.

Face unlock biometric will be available in Pixel 7

It is expected to add a biometric face unlock feature to Pixel in 2022 by Google. After that, Pixel 7 will have the option of Face ID including PIN, pattern and fingerprint for the user. This would be good news for users who want to have this arrangement in Pixel 6 itself.

The display will be more curved

The curved display of the Pixel 6 Pro, which was unveiled by Google last year, was liked by many users. It was the user's response that the display was also easy to use mobile. Google is determined to continue this feature in the coming years. This display is expected to be available not only in flagship phones but also in midrange phones. Of course, on some models of the Samsung Galaxy, the display did not work well and the users did not like it. However, preparations are being made to bring it back to the market by further refining it.

No creases on folding phones

This year, Samsung unveiled its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Fold and Flip. One of the most common criticisms of this phone is the fact that the creases was seen on the folded place. Not only samsung, but majority of the folding phones problem was crease. This made the user who likes folding phones dissatisfied. Some did not even buy a folding phone. However, now there is talk of resolving this issue. Mobile companies are reportedly preparing to build displays without crease on folding phones in the coming year. Oppo has been working for this lately. Oppo's folding phone, which will go public in 2022, is expected to have no creases.

Pixel watch

Of course, Pixel brand products do not come to Nepal legally. However, one of the most awaited products in the world market is 'Pixel Watch'. The Pixel Watch is expected to go public in 2022. In the field of technology, other than smartphones, such as; Android still lags behind Apple in smartwatches. There are various brands of smartphones in the market, but the popularity of all is still lower than the Apple Watch. That's why this Pixel Watch is important for Android users.

Wear OS batteries will be more durable

One of the best efforts Google has made in Pixel Watch is Wear OS. Currently the problem with the Android smartwatch is the battery. Most smartwatch batteries do not last long. As a result, it is less popular. However, as Google is working on it, the battery of the upcoming Android smartwatches is expected to last longer. This will be especially important for devices that support wear OS.

Samsung Galaxy S22

Another attractive aspect of 2022 could be the Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone. Judging by the information released so far, this phone using Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip is expected to be one of the best and most powerful Android phones in 2022. This phone is rumored to be available with 45 watt wireless charging support.

Voice Unlock

So far, there is no feature to unlock the phone from voice. However, some Android smartphones that will be released in 2022 are expected to come with voice unlock feature. This will make phone unlocking more secure.

Sideloading apps will not be allowed

There has been a lot of talk about sideloading apps for a long time. Apple still does not allow sideloading apps. But sideloading apps can be used on Android. However, this provision may be repealed from 2022. This can make many Android users dissatisfied. Google is preparing to protect against the recent rise of malware and ransomware attacks. This means that from 2022, the sideloading app may not work on Android.

Year of the Midrange Phone

2022 is expected to be the year of the midrange phone. Most Android mobile company midrange phones are set to go public in 2022. Not only that, some midrange phones and flagship phones will not be much different in price. Most smartphones will be available at a midrange price with the same features as the flagship phone. It could also lower the price of their flagship phones.

Graphene batteries will be used in smartphones

The first smartphone to use a graphene battery is expected to go public in 2022. Samsung is said to be producing phones with graphene batteries in 2022. This type of battery is said to be small but powerful, and Samsung is working on it. This means that in 2022, some Samsung phones will have a graphene battery. However, it is not yet clear whether it will continue or not.

- With the help of the agency