Top 10 Best Android 11 Features and Functions to Expect from Google

Google announced an update to Android 11 or Android R in 2020 and promised to use the numbers to release new updates. This means that you d...

Google announced an update to Android 11 or Android R in 2020 and promised to use the numbers to release new updates. This means that you don’t have to remember the name of the dessert, and you can use numbers like Android 10 and Android 11 to talk about your operating system. The new Android 11 update includes some exciting new features and functions, currently only Pixel users can receive Android 11 update from Google. If you don’t use a Pixel device, upgrade your smartphone. Don’t worry, and you can update your device to Android 11 in late 2020 if you are non-Pixel device user.

However, the latest version of Android has many excellent features, such as visual changes, additional features that increase user safety and support for new technologies such as folding and 5G devices. Before we discuss the best features of Android 11, we will discuss the release date of Android 11 and when it will be available on Android devices.

What is Android 11 Release Date?

It is too early to announce that Google has officially launched Android 11. The release date for Android 11 can be set. Google publishes a map of Android 11 2020 annually. According to the official timeline, Google plans to launch the next version of Android in the third quarter of 2020. The final version of Android 11 is scheduled to launch in September 2020, as Google is a month behind the Android 10 release schedule. Google launched Android 10 DP1 in March, and the final version was released in September. As I said, the developer preview of Android 11 is very early, which means that the final version will be released earlier than usual.

Top 10 Best Android 11 Features and Functions to Expect from Google

Android 11 has many expectations for updates and features. Here in this blogpost, we have mentioned top 10 features expected in Android 11 that meets your needs.

1. Built-in Screen Recorder

The built-in screen recorder in Android has been on the market for over a year. This feature was first introduced in the Android 10 Developer Preview. However, it was modified by Google before the final version was released. The internal screen recorder appears to be ready, not “now”, but if possible, it is the final version. Currently, users can change it in the Android 11 DP1 notification bar, nothing more. There are no other settings for changing the resolution. Also, screen recorders do not have the ability to record audio by default.

2. Scheduled Dark Mode

It is difficult for Android 10 users to activate the dark mode and use it comfortably. Users who want to open and close repeatedly face many problems. Not all Google apps are fully compatible with dark mode, and you can suddenly switch from typing to dark mode. Another problem with the dark mode is that some blocks of text do not appear during a Google search. Users want Google to make significant changes to the “dark mode” feature to make it easier to enable and disable the dark mode option.

3. Native Wireless ADB (Android Debug Bridge) Option

If you want to use your laptop to create folders and download videos to your Android device, ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is the best option. To use ADB, Android users must use a cable to connect the device to a laptop or pc. But Google is one step ahead and is developing an ADB wireless connection for Android users. We hope there is a wireless debugging option that allows Android users to connect to laptops with QR codes or 4-digit codes. Google needs to ensure that these connections are resistant to malware. The best thing about the wireless ADB option is that it does not require a cable to connect your android device to your pc or laptop.

4. Chat Bubble Feature

Like Facebook Messenger, Android 10 also features a chat bubble that allows users to view all conversations on a single platform. In addition to Google Hangouts and Messaging, there are no other apps that support the chat bubble feature. Due to the failure of the beta test phase, Google delayed the next update. Android users want to use chat bubbles compatible with all the most used messaging apps (like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Twitter).

5. Notification History

This feature has not been tested because some internal adjustments are required before it can be displayed. Still, it has been demonstrated by the XDA developers, so that you can use the new Notification History page in the Android 11 Developer Preview. The rejected notification is already visible on Android, but the screen is not easy to find, and the layout is not very good. In the final version of the operating system, this may be a better choice.

6. Multi-Colored Quick Setting Tiles

The most important visual changes that users expect from the latest update to Android 11 are the color settings icons in the Quick Settings area. In the new version of Android, you can add different color codes to each quick settings icon. Obviously, Google doesn’t want users to use it too much. Therefore, it offers only four colors: red, blue, yellow and green. Currently, coloring quick-setting icons involves executing many ADB commands; therefore, assuming that not everyone is running the Android 11 developer preview.

7. Bluetooth Remain Activated On Airplane Mode

One of the minor but possibly important changes in Android 11 is related to airplane mode. Unlike previous versions of Android, Bluetooth remains activated even if you activate Airplane mode, as long as it is connected to another device. For example, if you listen to music, audiobooks or podcasts on your phone, you don’t have to worry about unstable sound when you activate airplane mode.

8. Support for Home Screen

When you need to switch between the home screen and the app, the fantastic gesture navigation feature works perfectly. However, when multiple tabs are opened, the user cannot return entirely to the home screen. Android users expect Google to resolve this issue so they can return to the home screen swiftly.

9. NFC-File Sharing Option

Android Beam has been removed from the Android 10 update, which previously allowed NFC to be shared between Android users. To share files between two Android phones, you need to tap phones together at the same time. The user expects a simple file sharing feature that works perfectly when the phones are pressed together. Similar to Apple’s Airdrop, Android enthusiasts hope to use similar features in the Android 11 update.

10. Moving Media Controls

Personally, I cannot guarantee how it will work, as it requires minor adjustments to the back, but yes (although hidden). 9to5Google noticed that media playback control has moved from the notification area to the Quick Settings panel. This causes some problems, like the mobile location of the progress bar, but it can make the Android interface generally cleaner.

Wrapping Up:

In the coming months, the battle between Android 11 and the iOS 14 will continue. Manufacturers focus not only on the hardware but also on the functions needed to improve the user experience. You can also expect a lot of powerful features in the Android 11 update.