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Android 11 beta update now available



Google just released Android 11 beta for pixel phone users after it cancelled the june 3 unveiling event due to the ongoing protest.Android 11 doesn't bring too many features instead polishes the existing ones for better user experience .Some of the key features are conversations,bubbles,notifications,do not disturb,media controls ,security improvements and more.

TOP FEATURES:
Google says that it has divided the Android 11 update into three parts 
  • people 
  • controls
  • privacy
CONTROLS:
A new power button menu has been added in Android 11 beta that gives users the ability to access their connected devices more easily. The media controls will allow for quick switching between connected devices to manage audio and video output. This feature can be turned on from the developer options.

PRIVACY:
Google says it is added enhanced control over sensitive permissions with the Android 11 beta. some of them are 

One Time Permission:
This feature  allow access to the apps to use storage,camera,location just for once.The app can always request permission from the use the next time it is needed
Auto Reset:
Android 11 auto reset the permission if the app is not being used for long time .Android 11 will “auto-reset” all the runtime permissions associated with the app and then notify the user. Again, the app can request the permissions again when next used.

Google say ,"We’re making Android more people-centric and expressive, reimagining the way we have conversations on our phones, and building an OS that can recognize and prioritize the most important people in your life"

#1 CONVERSATIONS:
This feature appears in the notification shade .It comes with a people -forward design and conversations specific actions ,such as opening the conversation as bubble ,creating some conversation shortcuts on home screen and setting reminder for unwanted messages 
#2 BUBBLES:
Moreover, you can now pop these conversations into a floating ‘bubble’ that you can access at any time while using other apps. Users of Facebook Messenger on Android are likely familiar with the feature (Facebook calls them Chat Heads), but now bubbles should work with any chat app.This allows users to keep conversations in view and accessible while multitasking. Google said, “messaging and chat apps should use the Bubbles API on notifications to enable this in Android 11.” Bubbles work very similar to Chat Heads for Facebook Messenger
#3 MEDIA CONTROLS:
One of the most annoying things about listening to music on Android is switching between devices. Sometimes I listen on my phone’s speakers, sometimes I use headphones, others my fancy speakers or TV.The controls make it quick and convenient for users to switch the output device for their audio or video content.
Eligible devices :
Starting today, the first Beta for Android 11 will be available for everyone who has an eligible Android device. The eligible phones are Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, or Pixel 4 (not available in India). Users will these Pixel devices will be able to enroll for Android 11 beta update right now.


how to get it ? 
As usual, Google is rolling out the beta to Pixel devices first; it’s compatible with the Pixel 2 and later. Trying it out is as simple as heading over to the Android Beta Program page and opting-in your device. Google will then release it to devices from a few other manufacturers in the coming weeks. 


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