About a month earlier than expected, the Developer Version of the next version of Android was released, does this mean Android 11 will arrive earlier?
In this article we explain when Android 11 will come out and when to install it, as well as new features and new features software
When will Android 11 come out?
Introducing the Android 7 Nougat in 2016, Google has updated its release schedule for the Android app, unveiling its first major consumer release before its event hardware October.
Ever since we saw Android updates arrive every August, with the release of September 3, 2019, the only exception to this rule.
This caused Google to reconsider when it first opened the developer code, which had been kept secret until the public release of the beta version.
This event, Google I / O, which will be in 2020 starting May 12 – now we're used to seeing the Developer Forecast every March.
With previous access to the developer version of Android 11 in February, Google may be looking to change things up again, perhaps until the end of July 2020.
The timeline set for future updates and betas seems to confirm this, though Google is committed to launching only the third quarter of 2020. We will see improvements from developers and third party betting before the final launch.
Previous OS OS release dates
Android 5 Lollipop
First Beta: June 25, 2014
Full consumer release: November 12, 2014
Android 6 Marshmallow
First Beta: May 28, 2015
Last Buyer Release: October 5, 2015
Android 7 Nougat
First Beta: March 9, 2016
Public Beta (Beta 3): May 18, 2016, with updates June 15 and July 18
Last consumer release: August 22, 2016
Android 8 Oreo
Developer preview: March 21, 2017
Public bet: May 17, 2017, with updates on June 8 and July 24
Last consumer release: August 21, 2017
Android 9 Pie
Developer preview: March 7, 2018
Public bet: May 8, 2018, with updates on June 6, July 2 and July 25
Last Buyer Release: August 6, 2018
Android 10
Developer preview: March 13, 2019
Public Beta (Beta 3): May 7, 2019, with updates June 5, July 10 and August 7
Last consumer release: September 3, 2019
Android 11
Development Progress 1: February 19, 2020
Development Progress 2: March 2020
Developer Counsel 3: April 2020
Public Beta 1: May 12, 2020
Public Beta 2: June 2020
Public Beta 3 (Election Release): Q3 2020 (probably July)
Final consumer release: Q3 2020 (probably July)
When can I become Android 11?
Although the developer version is already available, it is not recommended for consumers. This means that it's only available as a booklet or review light
If you have a Google Pixel phone (2/2 XL / 3/3 XL / 3a / 3a XL / 4/4 XL) and you have a great desire to be the first to get your hands on it, then we can show you how to install Android 11, but We strongly advise you to wait for the public beta to be announced on Google I / O on May 12.
Consumer beta compatibility will include more than just Pixel phones, or we won't know exactly which devices are right up to date.
As a guide, by 2019 the Android 10 beta can be installed on 21 devices, including OnePlus, Xiaomi, Asus, Huawei, Sony, Nokia, Oppo, -LG, Important, Vivo and Realme.
After this we expect the final version of Android 11 in July or August 2020, but keep in mind that unless you are using Google Pixel, Android One or one of the phones supported by the beta version you probably won't get an update soon.
Although phone manufacturers have been the best at implementing updates in recent years, old and cheap phones will probably not cut it.
The time it takes to run updates and the fact that some devices will not always get the update means that Android has been criticized for a long time for having users using older platforms unsecured.
How will Android 11 be named?
Put simply, Android 11. Days passed by when we had a pretty good guess at what Google might call its latest Android update.
Since the launch of the first Android app, the name system has followed two rules: it must be alphabetical and it should be a delicious meal.
The fact is that Google always had a problem when it came to & # 39; Q & # 39; 2019, with the Android 10 Quiche having no ring such as Android 8 Oreo or Android 5 Lollipop.
And, let's face it, Google already had problems with Nougat (Nougat) for Android in 2016, asking the public for help designing its own operating system and finally deciding on a name that half of its customers can't even say, and then in 2018 struggling to find something that is very tempting. than the cake (Pie) of the book P.
You may see other tech sites targeting the next installment of Android as Android R in the coming months as we approach the launch, and although it may be a little easier to find the right word in this case, we can't see Google withdrawing last year's decision to omit desserts. It is a great pity.
Here are the previous names of Android OS:
- Android 1.6 Donut
- Android 2.0 Eclair
- Android 2.2 Froyo
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 3 bees for Android
- 10 Ice Cream sandwich
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- Android 4.4 KitKat
- Android 5 Lollipop
- Android 6 Marshmallow
- Android 7 Nougat
- Android 8 Oreo
- Android 9 Pie
- Android 10
What are the new features of Android 11?
Thanks to the developer version release, we can now say what to expect from the next version of Android based on facts and not rumors.
However, the developer preview serves us only as a test, and we will have a more complete overview of what was expected during the Google I / O's opening talk on May 12.
In a blog post announcing a preview of Android 11 developers, Google is referring to the following new features:
New features of chat
One of the best features of Android 11 is & # 39; Bubbles & # 39 ;, which sounds very similar to the feature provided by Facebook Messenger, keeping conversations visible on screen until you lose them.
We didn't see exactly how it works, but while you wait for the next friend's response, you'll be able to easily follow other things, not forgetting the ongoing conversation.
The notification dropdown menu is slightly updated, first with a new dedicated section & # 39; Conversations & # 39 ;, which makes it easier to keep in touch with friends, and secondly with the opportunity to copy and paste pictures into responses during the notification.
You can long press the conversation to bubble, create a shortcut on the chat home screen, mute or make the chat notification interrupted and mark the conversation as very important.
Call for a guess
Android 11 can provide a call screen to add a contact to your contacts or mark a phone as spam.
Notifications have been muted during video recording
Android 11 can disable vibration alerts for ringtones, alarms and notifications while the camera is active.
Other improvements to the image and camera include HEIF drawing tables, traditional image creation and the possibility of applications to access bokeh mode for video camera and photos.
Exceptional permissions
Current Android users will be familiar with pop-ups that need their app permission to do something, such as access its location.
After adding last year that you could only grant permissions while the application was open, on Google 11 Google started with the possibility of granting that permission only for that event. In other words, they will be asked for permission each time.
Improved 5G support
Google is updating its communication APIs to take full advantage of the fast 5G speed.
In particular, the Dynamic Measurement API can monitor the level of inaccessibility and provide high resolution and quality content as it should, while the Bandwidth Estimation API makes it easy to find and download speed data No need to scale a network or device.
Compatibility with new screen types
Pinhole screens (where a selfie camera is inserted into a small screen cut) and waterfalls (where screens overlap the phone's frame) are already included in existing APIs, but without full functionality
The new APIs will allow ski screens to use the entire screen, including edges, and insertions to be used so as not to strain any edges.
Local storage
Few details have been given what this really means, but Google says it has continued its mission "to better protect app data and user data from external storage, and make other improvements to help developers move more easily."
Advanced Security
With Android 11, Google will access many devices with monthly security updates, and install other security features on the platform.
Specifically, it calls for improved APIs for: geometries, which now access multiple devices and supports three levels of virtual reality; the robustness of the platform, expanding its use of santis based on compilers for critical security components; secure storage and sharing of data, via BlobstoreManager; identity verification, add support for secure backup and recovery of valid identity information.
Other news:
- Neural network API that facilitates machine learning that you learn most from Android devices
- Increased investment in Google Play system updates to improve security, privacy and consistency
- New processes prioritize app compatibility so updates are fast and smooth
- Video editing for low latency and low HDMI mode
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