#Android 12 Beta 5 availability

Google has officially unveiled the Android 12 Beta 5 update, signaling the final version before its official release. The Android 12 Beta 5 update comes with an all-new privacy dashboard, microphone and camera indicators, microphone and camera toggles, clipboard read notification, stretch overscroll, app splash screens, and keygen changes. The Android 12 Beta 5 update is available for download for Pixel smartphones and select Google partner devices. Google has released Beta 2 of Android 17. Google's Android 17 Beta 2 brings new features focused on privacy, security and easier app development. Google confirms it will roll out Android 17 Beta 1 update soon, eligible first for  Pixel devices. The announcement came shortly after the release of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1, indicating that Google’s next major Android update is already underway. Google states that Android 17 Beta 1 will deliver three main improvements through its upcoming update, which include bug fixes, performance enhancements, and system stability improvements. Read more in our articles including "Google outs Android 12 Beta 5 update, official release coming next" and "Android 17 Beta 2 released with new privacy and developer features".