The first beta of Android 12 is out, and Google promises a radical new design. If you're tech-savvy enough to handle beta software, here's how to install it.

Android 12 is now available, following a beta period that lasted a few months. It’s now safe to install on your phone, assuming you have one that’s compatible with the software right now.

Android 12 has just officially launched, and it's available first on Google Pixel smartphones. Here's how to quickly install the update.

It should say “Android 12 Developer Preview 1.” Before you hit the blue “Install” button at the bottom of the page, I recommend tapping the pencil icon next to “Selected build” and ...

Note: As a developer preview, Android 12 will likely be unstable and won’t be suitable for daily use. Install at your own risk.