It will be released to the general public starting in June this year.Public beta versionAs previously rumored, Google choseSeptember 9, US Pacific TimeOpen Android 11Official version updateNot surprisingly, the download upgrade is only available for the Pixel series and specific models of Xiaomi, OPPO, OnePlus, realme and other companies that cooperate with Google. Other Android phones are expected to receive the update later.
According to Google's previous explanation, the Android 11 update project will focus on three aspects: people, control, and privacy. This means that the operating interface will adopt a more natural human-computer interaction interface design. In addition, it will provide more control over mobile phone operations, such as allowing users to enable specific functions through the phone more quickly, or quickly access data on the phone. In the privacy enhancement part, it will focus on one-time authorization, automatic resetting of authorization status, and limiting the unknown background operation of apps. At the same time, it will continue to update the security of Google Play services.
Interface updates include the addition of messages presented in bubble form and integrated conversation notifications. New adjustments have also been made to multimedia operations and device controls, and compatible designs such as 5G networks and foldable screen phones have been added. In addition, a screen recording tool has also been added.
For IoT applications, by long-pressing the power button, users can access devices such as temperature controllers or smart door locks that are already connected to the phone. It also allows users to quickly switch from headphones to playing music through indoor Bluetooth speakers. As for Android 11, the wireless use of the Android Auto interface is further enhanced, allowing users to connect their phones to vehicles in a more convenient way.
In addition, Google has also made significant adjustments to the Android 11 system update module, which can directly provide system security and privacy project updates to mobile phones through the Google Play channel, unlike in the past when they had to wait for the new version of the operating system to be upgraded to make corrections. At the same time, Google also hopes that Android 11 canSignificantly improved the system version fragmentation problem, and maintain a consistent user experience for more Android devices.
As for the updates for the Pixel series of phones, Google has added additional phone organization and management tools, and can provide suitable app suggestions based on daily operating habits, and added the functions of selecting text, pictures, and capturing images within apps.
In addition to announcing the release of the official version of Android 11, Google also set up a new Android 11 statue at its Mountain View headquarters, but it only uses the number "11" instead of the previously rumored internal dessert code.Red Velvet CakeImage design.
In order to allow more people to "see" the new Android statue up close, Google alsoBuilt with ARCore technology, allowing users to view the details of the statue in augmented reality through their Android phones.
