Category Archives: Android 11

When will your phone get the Android 11 update? (Updated December 22)

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Mitja Rutnik

Let’s take a look at which phones have already received Android 11 and when should you expect to get it on your device. Continue reading →

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Android 11 will bring wireless Android Auto to every phone

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Jon Fingas

It previously required certain Google and Samsung phones. Continue reading →

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Android 11 will sometimes force you to use the built-in camera app (Updated)

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Update: Google is imposing curbs on third-party camera apps in Android 11 to protect your location data. Continue reading →

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Android 11 beta 3 lands, requires users to opt-in to Exposure Notifications API

Posted on August 6, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

This will likely be the final beta update for Android 11. The next update should be a stable launch! Continue reading →

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This app lets you add Android 11’s double-tap gesture to any phone

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Igor Bonifacic

With Tap, Tap, you don’t need to wait for Google to bring back the Pixel’s double-tap gesture. Continue reading →

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Android 11 still has a dessert name for internal use

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Google is officially sticking to Android 11 as the name though. Continue reading →

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Google releases Android 11 beta bug-fixing update for Pixels

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Jimmy Westenberg

This small update fixes the Pixel 4’s screen flickering issue. Continue reading →

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Google may require Android Go for all new low-memory phones

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Jon Fingas

It would improve the quality of entry-level phones at the expense of software choice. Continue reading →

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Android 11’s new emoji include a real heart, a piñata, and a polar bear

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Gboard also includes a new quick access emoji bar. Continue reading →

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Here’s how Google plans to fight OEMs killing apps in the background

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Andy Walker

Android 11 could give users and developers more control over background app management. Continue reading →

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Welp: Android 11 won’t have scrolling screenshot support after all (Updated)

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Jimmy Westenberg

Google confirmed the news in a Reddit AMA earlier today. Continue reading →

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Android 11 Beta 2 packs much-improved media controls

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Android 11 Beta 2’s media controls look better and offer more info at a glance. Continue reading →

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Android 11 beta 2 is here, hits the platform stability milestone

Posted on July 8, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

If you own a Google Pixel phone from 2017 or later, you can install Android 11 beta 2 right now. Continue reading →

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Google responds to leaked Android 11 release date rumor (Updated)

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

It looks like the rumored Android 11 release date could be false. Continue reading →

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The Android TV version of Android 11 is now available as a developer preview

Posted on June 25, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Obviously, this means the stable version of Android 11 for Android TV will be a bit behind the smartphone version. Continue reading →

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Google launches Android 11 beta 1.5 to fix some annoying bugs

Posted on June 17, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

In addition to some bug fixes, it also enables Google Pay to work, which will surely make users happy. Continue reading →

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Get ready to record long videos, Android 11 removes 4GB video recording cap

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Dave LeClair

The 4GB video recording cap has been a thorn in Android videographers’ sides for long enough. Continue reading →

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Android 11 code hints at new OnePlus 8 color, possible OnePlus 8T feature

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Dave LeClair

It looks like OnePlus is working on some new goodies for the OnePlus 8. Continue reading →

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OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro get Android 11 beta 2 (Update)

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Dave LeClair

Update: The second Android 11 beta is now available for the OnePlus 8 series, but it still requires some big sacrifices. Continue reading →

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Android 11 Beta 1 hands-on: Should you install it? (Video!)

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Jimmy Westenberg

We’ve been digging into Android 11 Beta 1 all day. Here’s what we think about it so far. Continue reading →

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