The new Android 11 OS brings along many improvements to existing features and these are the top ten of those new enhancements.
Google has released the new Android 11 OS to the public and it brings along many enhancements to existing features. Among the improvements, ten are worth checking out.
If you have a compatible smartphone and already received the Android 11 update, you will immediately notice some changes. The update brings a host of tweaks to the UI and many other forward-facing features that you would want to know about and learn. While these features are part of the bundle of enhancements, it also brought along better management tools for a more convenient and comfortable experience. Here are the top ten Android 11 features.
Rapid Access To Smart Devices
If you have several devices or accessories that you control using your smartphone, you would be happy to know that Android 11 now allows you to gain quick access to those using the Home screen. Pressing and holding the Power button will take you to the Quick Access controls from where you can control those devices or accessories.
Improved Security And Privacy
Another great enhancement of the Android 11 update is that it now gives you the ability to allow one-time access to apps to give them a camera or microphone access. Permission will also go into a hiatus if you are not using the app for long periods.
Optimized Media Controls
With Android 11, you can control your media, such as music, right from notifications. From here, you can change the output of your audio. There is also no need for you to reopen the music app as you can keep on listening from the notifications shade. Google made major changes on the Android 11 notification shade and improved it so users will have more control over some apps.
Screenshots
Android 11 also enhanced the method of taking and editing them on your mobile device. In the past, taking screenshots on mobiles like Pixel 3 is a bit difficult. With the Android 11 update, all you need to do is swipe up and enter the card view or open the app switcher to see the screenshot option at the bottom.
Conversations and Notifications
Android 11 gives great importance to conversations. This is why conversations in notifications are separately shown and presented as a priority so it is easy for users to spot them. With the Android 11 update, tiny reminders from apps like Snapchat or Instagram are grouped together so it is easy for you to interact with them.
Chat Bubbles
Google took a cue from Facebook Messenger and decided to include chat bubbles with Android 11 as a separate feature so that the conversation always remains a tap away. Basically, chat bubbles are floating windows that allow conversations to remain active, which permit you to reply much quicker. When done, you can always drag the Chat Bubble to the "X" at the bottom of your smartphone.
Pin Apps to Share Sheet
Another great enhancement that the Android 11 update brought is giving you the ability to pin apps to the share sheet. Your link-sharing friends will definitely love this new feature, which allows you to quickly access your most shared-to apps.
Native Screen Recording
Native screen recording is a breeze with the Android 11 update. Pixel phone users now have a dedicated app for screen recording. The new function is user friendly and clean, unlike third-party applications that can present a lot of hassles whenever you want to do a screen recording.
Live View Location Sharing
The Android 11 update also lets you share turn by turn directions to those who already shared their location with you. The feature, which is based on Augmented Reality, helps you easily locate your friends.
Pixel Oriented Features
These features, which are available only on Google Pixel phones, are among the features brought by the Android 11 update. These features are exclusive on Pixel, although Google hinted it might release a version in the future that is compatible with Samsung, OnePlus, and other Android devices.
These are only some of the features that the Android 11 update is bringing to your phone. There is one downside, though, as not all smartphones are compatible with the new operating system. Google said that the list is very short now the giant tech company assured it will get longer in the long run. At the moment, the update is available for Xiaomi Mi10 and Mi 10 Pro, OnePlus 8, Google Pixel 2, 2 XL, 3, 3 XL, 3a, 3a XL, 4, 4 XL, and Google Pixel 4a. Google has promised, however, that the list will grow as new phones make their way to the market.
