Android 12 is the latest version of Google's mobile operating system and it comes packed with features. One of them is the ability to use Private DNS and Adaptive connectivity to improve your network experience.

Google claims that this will give Android 12 devices the ability to stay connected to the internet for longer while also providing improved privacy. But what exactly do they do? And why would you need to use private DNS servers? Let’s find out!

Private DNS is the ability to use a custom DNS provider for a particular device. While the ability to do this has existed on desktop devices for a long time, mobile devices have started getting this feature in recent years.

DNS or Domain Name System is a hierarchical naming system that helps identify almost everything on the internet. This includes websites, search engines, devices, servers and more. By default, your devices use the DNS provided by your ISP. The problem is that many Domain Name Systems used by private ISPs and more are infected with additional trackers, malware and adware injectors. This in turn can cause you to go through additional captcha verifications while in some cases blocking access.