Although Microsoft still has to launch Android 11 for Surface Duo 1 (Android 12 for Surface Duo 2), it is said that Microsoft is already developing Android 12L for these two phones. In fact, Microsoft does not intend to launch Android 12 for these two phones but will jump directly to Android 12L because it has a special design for large phones.
For example, on screens over 600dp, notification screens, lock screens and other system interfaces use a new dual-bar layout to make full use of screen space, and multitasking is more powerful and intuitive. The update is currently being tested with Google, and Microsoft is also participating in the development.
According to reports, the update will be launched faster than Android 11 and will serve as the driving force for Surface Duo 2, which will not be replaced by Duo 3 until at least 2023.