The Android 11 update is finally here. After being announced in February and released in June, the latest version of Google's smartphone and tablet operating system is here for everyone. Well, when we say 'here for everyone' we mean that the final version of the Android 11 software has started rolling out, although it's not on all phones yet. You can see which smartphones are compatible with Android 11 below, and more and more companies are announcing that the update is coming to their phones all the time, so this list will continue to grow. Below we have listed all the Android 11 features that have been announced. There are some intriguing ones this year, like improved smart home and media controls, and built-in screen recording, but there's nothing quite as big as Android's dark mode. 10. In addition to the confirmed features of Android 11, Google is always adding little tweaks and quirks to its updates that it doesn't always detail, so as they're discovered by intrepid users, we'll make them. will add to this list. Finally, like most Android versions, Android 11 has a hidden Easter Egg and we have a guide on how you can access and use it.
Come to the point
- What is it? Latest Android OS
- When was it released? September 8, at least on Pixel phones
- How much is it? Android 11 is a free update
Android 11 release date
Google released Android 11 on September 8, 2020; We were expecting this date thanks to company leaks, but Google hasn't created much fanfare for the new operating system. Well, September 8 marked the release of Android 11 on Pixel phones, but if you own a phone from a company other than Google, you'll have to wait. Manufacturers with custom Android forks will now have to create their own versions of Android 11 and then deploy them to their smartphones; this could be fast, for newer flagships, but if you have an older or mid-range device. range, you can wait a bit. We will update this article when other phones have Android 11.
Android 11 Compatible Phones
These are the phones currently compatible with Android 11:
Android 11 Features
Below are all the key features confirmed by Google in Android 11:
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Android 11 screen recorder (Image credit: Google / LaComparacion)
Integrated screen recording
Android 11 brings a feature that some custom forks of Android already have: built-in screen recording. This allows you to use easily accessible controls on the phone to create a video of what's on your screen, similar to screenshots. You can even record audio from your phone or use the microphone to narrate what you're doing, so this should be a great feature for creating short videos like TikToks, or making video tutorials to help less tech-savvy parents. make the most of your smartphone. Related to this, Android 11's sharing features have seen a broader rollout across apps, so you can easily copy and paste images, text, and videos from one app and send them directly to another.
New conversations tab
When you swipe down from the top of your finger on Android 10, you pull down the notification bar; Well, in Android 11 it is divided into two sections, made up of its notifications and its 'chats'. These conversations are basically chat notifications from chat apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Twitter, so you know they probably deserve more attention than other notifications. This way, you can easily see if people need you and respond immediately. You can also now pin conversations to `` Bubbles ''; You may have seen them for Facebook Messenger, where a floating icon appears on top of other apps to show that you have a message. You can now make messages from more apps appear as speech bubbles, and you can also pin them there so chat is always easily accessible. A related improvement is that Gboard, Android's default keyboard, will now automatically fill out forms with relevant information, similar to what Chrome currently does, which should save you time if you frequently fill out your information.
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Android 11 media and home automation controls (Image credit: Google / TechRadar) The new Android 11 update brings a lot of changes for people who use a lot of smart home devices. From an easily accessible menu (accessed by long-pressing the power button), you can control any Internet of Things (IoT) devices you've connected to your phone, as well as NFC bank cards. Speaking of home, there's a new Bedtime Mode on your phone that you can set to work at night, turning on Do Not Disturb and turning your phone's screen black and white to protect your vision. There are also new media controls. Now it's easier to play music from other devices connected to your phone, such as Bluetooth speakers or other devices. Plus, Android Auto now works wirelessly in your car, eliminating the need to fiddle with cables to get it working. And when it comes to transport, now when you turn on airplane mode, all headphones connected via Bluetooth will stay connected, so you won't have to reconnect them.
Better accessibility
Google has improved its voice access mode in Android 11, although there is not much information on what has changed. Apparently hands-free mode is now ``faster and easier to use''; A bigger change is that the mode now works offline, so you don't need to always be online to use it. We hope these changes make Android 11 much more accessible, allowing people to stay connected regardless of disability. A cool new mode is the braille keyboard, so you can write braille messages without having to buy separate software. Finally, the Lookout app now lets you scan documents and food labels, so people with limited vision can still "read" documents and see what's in their food.
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Google Pixel 2 XL (Image credit: Future) Android 11 will apparently reduce the work you need to do on your phone, by predicting your habits and patterns. Smart folders are one example. So you can let Android 11 automatically categorize your apps into folders of similar apps, like games or productivity tools. App suggestions are also modified to suggest apps based on your routine; For example, if you always log into your Fitbit app early in the morning to check your sleep patterns, your phone will now automatically display that app on your phone. home screen in the morning. so it is easily accessible. Finally, apparently, the Smart Reply feature that can already be used on Android phones has received some changes. This mode suggests automatic replies when you receive a message, allowing you to reply with a click (if any of the replies are appropriate), but what's new here isn't clear.
Security and confidentiality
The Android 11 update makes some changes to app permissions. You can now give an app permission to, for example, your camera or location, just once, instead of the existing options of ``all the time'' and ``only when using request''. Also, your phone will automatically revoke permissions for apps if you haven't used them for a while, so an app won't track your location if you forget you've downloaded it, for example.
Other useful functions
There are some new features in Android 11 that don't fall into the above categories. One of them is better 5G detection, so if you're using a 5G phone, Android 11 apps will recognize it more easily and run faster as a result. As for improved innovative software, Android 11 will now detect hinge angles on foldable phones, so apps can work better when your foldable phone isn't lying flat. Picture-in-Picture mode is a useful way to watch videos while doing other things, and now it's easier to resize the window to better fit what you're doing. There's a new 'Nearby Share' mode that allows you to easily send information and data to nearby devices like your tablet, Chromebook or computer using Chrome, so you can easily send a document from your phone to your PC, for example. Finally, you can now see older notifications in settings, in case you accidentally dragged one or ignored it for too long.
Android 11 Easter Egg
< p lang="en" dir="ltr">Love the Spinal Tap reference in the #Android11 easter egg? pic.twitter.com/q1HiZKetVYS September 9, 2020 The final part of our Android 11 guide will explore the Easter egg – newer versions of Android always have one, and this one was discovered by users almost as soon as it was released the beta version. This Easter Egg is very similar to Android 7 in that it gives you a cat to keep. If that sounds weird, it is, but it's also pretty funny. If you want to learn more for yourself, follow our guide below on how to activate Android 11 Easter Egg. First, go to the Settings app, then click About Phone, then click Android version, then repeatedly click where it says ``Android version: 11''. If you do this correctly, the Android 11 logo should appear, which is a green dial. Turn this dial clockwise from its default position 11. It won't work right away, you have to turn it a few times; if you can't get past 10, turn it backwards. dial to 1, then turn it back to 11. Some users report that it works after three tries, but if it still doesn't work, keep trying. When it works, a kitten will appear at the bottom of the screen. You can now access the smart home control menu listed above; If you skipped this section, you can find the menu by long pressing the power button on the side of your phone. Here you can find options to interact with the chat, but if you have already assigned commands to this menu, the options will not be visible; instead try adding new commands and then click ``See more. 'applications' to find the chat tools. You can change your cat's name, and over time other cats may appear as well.