All the Android 11 updates

Android 11 is finally here. The new update comes packed with privacy controls as well as an easier user interface. Here are a few things to expect when you update your Android device.

Easily Control Connected Devices

Instead of relying on individual apps to help you control your connected devices, Android 11 now puts everything in one place. This cuts down time and effort while making it easier to know what is happening across your smart home devices from one dashboard.

For music lovers, Android 11 makes it easy to switch between headphones to speakers within a moment.

For those using Android Auto, you can connect your android device without the cable. The wireless connection is seamless and fast.

More Privacy Control

Each app that needs permission to use your sensitive sensors like microphone, location, and camera, would need to ask the permission for every use. This protects users from illegal use of sensitive data without permission.

For apps you haven’t used in a while, Android 11 will reset their permissions so they would need to ask for permission when you finally decide to use them.

Android Enterprise users can now share their company-owned device profile to their personally-owned device so IT support can easily manage your devices. The IT department will not have access to your personal data.

Keep Track of Chats from Different Messaging Apps

Android 11 provides a single dashboard to monitor your conversations across different messaging apps on your phone. No need switching between Messenger, WhatsApp, and others to keep the conversation going. This way, you can prioritize the most relevant conversations without losing a beat.

Multitasking is made easy with the new Bubbles feature; Bubbles allows you to reply messages while still working in another app.

Android 11 comes with built-in screen recording. There is no need to install an extra app for that purpose.

More for Pixel Users

Android 11 gives Pixel 2 users app recommendations based on their daily routines.

When to get the Android 11 updates

Android 11 is already being rolled out to devices around the world. These devices would be the first to receive the updates:

• Pixel
• OPPO
• Xiaomi
• realme
• One Plus