Android 11 (R)
Review of the mobile operating system Android 11.
Codename: R.
Release: 08/09/2020.
Linux kernel version:: 5.3.12. API level/NDK release: 30.
In September 2020, a presentation of the long-awaited update for the Android operating system was made. The eleventh version introduced many important changes that are designed to make using Android smartphones more convenient and comfortable.
The update, as expected, became available primarily to a number of previously known models. We are talking about Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme. In the future, the update will be available for smartphones from other manufacturers.
But some features will be exclusive to Pixel only. For example, finding your friends using the map Google with augmented reality mode and situational advice in applications.
In Android 11, conversations are now grouped into chats, making communication much easier.
Now the screen recording feature is available by default and there is no need to download third-party applications. Everything that is displayed on the smartphone screen, from the home screen to chat conversations, can be recorded.
Finally, Android 11 has a new section with smart devices. You can find it on the power management screen. Everything is thought out quite carefully.
The update also affected the design of applications that play music and video. You can also connect to Android Auto wirelessly. While driving, absolutely all functions of your Android 11 mobile device will be available.
The privacy mode and storage of personal data on a smartphone have been significantly improved. It is possible to grant one-time access to both the microphone and data about your location. This is a really convenient upgrade.
The new version of Android has finally implemented support for screens with different formats, from small to very large. There is even support for devices with two displays, which was not expected before.
If we summarize the update from Google, we can note a number of extremely important innovations in mobile devices. Managing conversations has become much easier, now everything is at your fingertips and you don’t need to be distracted by downloading third-party applications. The list of devices that can be connected to Android 11 has noticeably expanded. The developers paid special attention to maintaining user privacy and corrected minor errors from previous versions of the operating system.