Android 11 Developer Preview New Features at a Glance

On February 20, 2020, Google released the first developer preview of Android 11 in advance. Currently, Android 11 is only available for Pixel series models, mainly including Google Pixel 4/4XL, Pixel 3a/3a XL, Pixel 3/3 XL and Pixel 2/2 XL.

At the same time, Google also released the Android 11 development schedule. The Beta version will be launched in May and the final release version will be released in Q3 2020.

According to 9to5google, the Android 11 developer preview has updated many new features, including:

network

Android 11 brings a new connection API to support 5G networks, so developers can take full advantage of the improved speed and latency provided by 5G, such as enabling apps to automatically provide corresponding high-quality videos when a high-quality network is detected.

Not only that, Android 11 also adds a bandwidth estimator API that allows developers to easily determine the amount of available downlink/uplink bandwidth without requiring applications to query or calculate their own estimates.

Turn on the airplane mode, the Bluetooth headset keeps connecting

In the Android 11 developer preview, after the user connects the Bluetooth headset, turning on the airplane mode still supports continuous Bluetooth connection and there are message reminders.

According to tests by foreign media AndroidPolice, this new feature does work. In addition, AndroidPolice also noted that since the entry specifically mentions that when A2DP devices and hearing aids are connected, Bluetooth will not be turned off when airplane mode is turned on, but it is not clear whether smart watches or bracelets have the same effect.

Scrolling screenshot/Long screenshot

Screen scrolling screenshots are currently not enabled by default, but developers can preview this feature by manually enabling the UI. It is reported that after developers manually activate the UI element, the "Extend" option will appear in the taskbar after taking a screenshot, but clicking on the function will prompt "Not implemented!".

It is worth mentioning that although the scrolling screenshot function has not been provided in the Android native system before, it has already been integrated into the deeply customized systems of other mobile phone manufacturers, including Samsung, OnePlus, etc.

Battery Share

The battery sharing feature is similar to "reverse wireless charging" in that users can share the Pixel's battery with other compatible devices (including smartwatches, headphones, etc.).

According to XDA-developers, the Pixel 5 series may support the battery sharing feature. The report pointed out that some codes in the battery sharing page pointed out that Redfin is the only phone with battery sharing enabled. Since Redfin is suspected to be the code name of Pixel 5, Pixel 5 may be the first Pixel device with reverse wireless charging function.

Support for new screens

Android 11 provides APIs for hole-punch and waterfall screens, which can bypass hole-punch or make full use of the curved part of the waterfall screen for different mobile phone models without the need for manufacturers to set up separately.

Floating chat bubbles

Android 11 has added a floating chat bubble feature. As long as the APP uses the new API, the ongoing conversation can be suspended on the screen in the form of a bubble.

Upgrade the copy and paste function

Android 11 supports pasting images directly into APP replies, reducing the number of times users switch back and forth between multiple APPs.

Privacy and permissions

Android 11 adds one-time permission for location, microphone, and camera. That is to say, the APP that obtains the one-time permission still needs to ask the user for authorization the next time it is used.

In addition, Android 11 will also automatically block repeated permission requests from apps. If the user clicks twice to deny authorization, the system will automatically stop asking for authorization. At the same time, if the user needs to adjust the authorization information, they can go to the settings to adjust it manually.

Screen Recording

Previously, screen recording appeared in early versions of Android 10, but was subsequently removed. Now, with the launch of the Android 11 developer preview, the screen recording function is online again.

Pixel 4 series changes

Android 11 also has an upgrade for the Pixel 4 series, providing a new Motion Sense gesture that can pause music.

Gesture navigation tweaks

In Android 11, Google will provide gesture functionality through a new settings menu. Users can adjust the gesture system through "Settings". In the newly added settings menu, Google also introduced detailed controls for the sensitivity of the "back" gesture, and users can make adaptive adjustments by adjusting the overall sensitivity of the gesture.

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