One of the many aspects of Android that will be redesigned with Android 12 is the Quick Settings area. With Android 12 Beta 2, the Quick Settings area has quick access to Google Pay, Google Home shortcuts, and the power button.
On Android 12 is the power button my choice When you take on a new role, a long press is another way to access the Google Assistant. This means that Pixel phones need a new way to access the power menu, which Google solved by placing the power button just below the quick settings area. It is only visible when the quick settings are fully expanded and are in the form of a generic power logo to the right of the buttons for editing and setting.
Likewise, the Power menu no longer includes the Device Control and Wallet options that were a trademark of Android 11. Instead, when you first launch Android 12 Beta 2, you’ll find that your Quick Settings have been rearranged and that “Wallet” and “Device Control” In the third and fourth slots, respectively. This means that they will be visible every time you pull down the notification shade, which will help more people see that things have moved on.
As in the old “Cards and Passes” view, clicking on Wallet opens a list of saved cards for contactless payments and more. If you have set up a preferred payment card on your device, you will see a mini version of it in the Quick Settings section. Device controls still show some quick toggles and settings for your favorite Google Home devices.
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