Android 11 is on the way, bringing a bunch of new changes and features for phones and tablets. Google originally planned to release the beta during a reveal event on June 3rd, but the company delayed and ultimately canceled the event in favor of a quieter announcement. The public beta was released a week later, following a developer preview that was launched in February.
The 11th major Android update includes some big features, including a new notification interface for text messages, better 5G support, and improved privacy features. The update also adds better support for foldable smartphones, optimizing for the growing device category, and a new power button menu with quick access to payment options and smart home controls.
Jul 8, 2020, 5:00 PM UTCJon Porter
Android 11’s latest beta is all about stability
Things aren’t changing much between now and release
Jun 10, 2020, 5:15 PM UTCChaim Gartenberg
Five new features Android 11 borrows from the iPhone
Some of the best new Android features might look familiar
Jun 10, 2020, 5:03 PM UTCCameron Faulkner
How to install the Android 11 public beta
The latest Android software is now in open beta, and installing it requires just a few taps
Jun 10, 2020, 5:00 PM UTCDieter Bohn
Android 11: conversations, bubbles, and making sense of complexity
The Android 11 beta is available now for Pixel phones
Jun 2, 2020, 9:18 AM UTCJon Porter
Android 11’s first beta lands early for some Pixel owners
Ahead of its now-delayed June 3rd launch
Jun 1, 2020, 3:13 PM UTCJon Porter
Android 11’s power button menu leaks, showing new smart home Quick Controls
A quicker way to control your smart lights
May 30, 2020, 6:14 AM UTCDieter Bohn
Google delays the Android 11 Beta announcement as protests roil US cities
“Now is not the time to celebrate.”
May 6, 2020, 1:47 PM UTCJon Porter
Android 11’s public beta to launch with June 3rd live stream
Slightly later than usual because there’s no Google I/O
Mar 18, 2020, 5:00 PM UTCDieter Bohn
Android 11 Developer Preview 2 is out with support for call screening, hinge angle detection, and more
Getting ready for more foldables
Mar 2, 2020, 7:43 PM UTCTaylor Lyles
Android 11 can tell you when your Pixel 4 isn’t placed correctly on a wireless charger
Only works on Pixel 4 for now, but this feature is extremely useful
Feb 21, 2020, 12:48 PM UTCJon Porter
Google is cracking down on Android apps that track your location in the background
Apps will face a new review process to enable the feature
Feb 20, 2020, 12:00 PM UTCDieter Bohn
Android 11 will fix dozens of small annoyances, but what about the apps?
It’s time to catch up to the iPhone on app quality
Feb 20, 2020, 12:16 AM UTCChaim Gartenberg
The most interesting new Android 11 features so far
The best new Android 11 developer preview features so far
Feb 19, 2020, 6:00 PM UTCDieter Bohn
Google releases Android 11 developer preview earlier than expected
Only for Pixel phones and only for developers
