Android 11, the next major update to Google's mobile OS, is now out to developers.
Angela Lang/CNETGoogle may be done naming each Android release after sweets and desserts, but the search giant is still keeping to its schedule of shipping major updates to its mobile OS each year. The latest, Android 11, dropped this week for developers.
Early prerelease versions of Android -- and any operating system -- are interesting because they can point in the direction the company is heading and let you test-drive new features before they become widely available. But prerelease versions can also be finicky, with some apps not behaving as expected as a company works out the kinks. And it's best to not get too attached to prerelease software, as some apps and services may appear for a time and then disappear.
This first prerelease version of Android 11 is focused on giving developers a running start on creating apps for the upcoming OS, and is not intended for early adopters to download and check out. That release is coming later this year. But if you are curious what Google has in the works for its mobile OS, here's what's new in Android 11.
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More control over permissions and tighter security
Android 10 gave us a dedicated Privacy section to control what permissions apps can access. Android 11 will go further, letting you grant temporary, one-time access, allowing an app to use your phone's location, for example, or camera.
Android 11 will expand where the OS uses biometrics -- including face, iris and fingerprint data -- to authenticate apps and services. And Google said Android 11 will support digital driver licenses and other identification documents.
Designed for 5G speeds
5G felt more like promise than reality in 2019, but 2020 should be different, with more and cheaper 5G phones and broader wireless coverage available. Google intends to lay the groundwork for the wider adoption of 5G with Android 11: It will let developers build apps that take advantage of 5G networks by checking if the phone has an unmetered 5G connection so it can stream more data, for example, or use a higher resolution for videos.
Works with different types of screens
Google said Android 11 will do a better job of working with different screen types, including foldable screens, waterfall screens and those with pinholes.
Improved chat notifications
We caught just a glimpse of Bubble notifications in Android 10, but Google wants to extend bubbles to chat and messaging apps to help you quickly see your messages without a lot of fuss. Bubble notifications will sit on top of other apps and windows, and you'll be able to tap the bubble to continue a chat. You'll also be able to add images in a quick reply in a chat notification.
Mute sounds and vibrations while you're snapping a photo
In Android 11, when you're using the camera, the app will mute notification vibrations and sounds so you won't get interrupted while capturing the shot.
Coming later this year
Right now, this first release of Android 11 is designed for developers to check out new features and and make changes to their apps. Google said the first beta will come in May, timed for this year's Google I/O. More betas will follow, with the final release expected in late summer/early fall. For more on when Android 11 is coming and when you're safe to install the beta, see when we expect we'll get Android 11.
For more on Android, see 7 things Google's mobile OS can do that Apple's can't and how to share your location.
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