Urbandroid's Sleep As Android App Gets Android 12's Support, Even Before Google System Debuts—Is It Legal?

Urbandroid's Sleep As Android application is one of the most popular apps in the Google Play Store. However, it is also one of the most persistent Android applications since it always wants to have a head start against its competitors.

How does Urbandroid's Sleep As Android do This?

The giant app developer does this by acquiring the latest Android system APIs even before it is fully launched. As of the moment, Google is still in the process of rolling out its latest smartphone system version.

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Some tech experts claim that the new Android 12 specifically focuses on improving the Android device's Material You redesign. They added that other enhancements and new advanced features are just its second priority.

On the other hand, the tech giant manufacturer is also making efforts to allow applications, which are available on the Play Store take, take advantage of Android 12's new design language and dynamic theming.

However, it seems like Urbandroid will be the first one to do this since it is planning to release its Sleep As Android beta version, which takes partial non-final, and undocumented APIs.

Urbandroid's Sleep As Android To Support Android 12

According to Android Police's latest report, Android 12's Material You redesign is expected to be supported by the new Sleep As Android beta version.

Urbandroid's Sleep As Android App Gets Android 12's Support, Even Before Google System Debuts—Is It Legal?
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Rumors claimed that the app's beta version will have its Android 12 support before the new Google smartphone system debuts.

As of the moment, Google hasn't confirmed yet of the activity of Urbandroid is illegal. However, the giant tech firm has also been making some changes with the app developer's input.

On the other hand, since the APIs that Urbandroid will acquire are partially documented and not yet final, they will surely change once the official Android 12 Material You redesign debuts.

Based on Google Play Store's official website, Sleep As Android is one of the Editor's Choice, thanks to its popularity. It also has a 4 and 1/2 star rating.

"Smart alarm clock with sleep cycle tracking. Wakes you gently in optimal moment for pleasant mornings," said Urbandroid.

"This app uses the Device Administrator permission. The reason is effective CAPTCHA (a feature to make sure you wake up in the morning) so you cannot avoid alarms by uninstalling the app during an alarm," added the giant app creator.

What is API?

API is currently a major deal for Android 12. Red Hat explained that it is a set od protocols and definitions, which are used by developers to integrate and create application systems.

This feature also allows an application to communicate with other services and devices. API allows app creators to do this, even if they don't know how they are actually implemented.

For more news updates about Sleep As Android and other popular Android applications, always keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.

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