Finally, I have some useful information! Android and iOS have been updated again: these features are here

Today, Android and iOS ushered in major version updates.

The former released the second version of the Android 11 developer preview (DP2);

The latter pushed the final beta version (GM) of iOS 13.4.

For ordinary users, both new versions are not recommended, after all, they are beta versions.

But the official version will come sooner or later, so it’s definitely a good idea to know the updated content in advance.

Android 11 Developer Preview 2

Compared with the first preview version, Android 11 DP2 does not have many updated contents, but it involves many hot topics, such as 5G, foldable screen, refresh rate, etc.

5G Status API

Android 11 DP2 adds a 5G status API that allows apps to know whether the current network is 5G.

With this interface, applications can provide high-bandwidth dedicated services when they detect access to a 5G network.

In addition, based on this information, prompts such as "The current network speed is too fast, pay attention to data consumption" can be issued.

I really don’t have any ideas. It would be nice to learn from Google and simply display a 5G icon or animation to enhance the sense of ceremony of the 5G network.

Hinge angle of foldable devices

With the recent launch of Huawei Mate Xs and Samsung Z Flip, coupled with the subsequent promotion by a large number of fashion bloggers, the popularity of foldable phones has soared.

In Android 11 DP2, the APP can directly obtain the unfolded angle of the foldable phone screen.

What is the use of this information for the application?

Taking input method as an example, this type of APP can develop a laptop keyboard mode, which automatically switches to a full keyboard to cover half of the screen when the phone is unfolded to 120°, improving the two-handed input experience.

Since the Samsung Z Flip is called a powder case, it might as well turn on the mirror function automatically when it detects that it is unfolded to 90 degrees, so as to truly enter the beauty world.

About refresh rate

Running an application that only supports 60 frames at 120Hz will only increase power consumption, so Android 11 DP2 provides an application-preferred frame rate interface.

King of Glory currently only supports 60 frames.

After setting the preferred frame rate, the screen refresh rate will automatically match 60Hz when running Honor of Kings, without having to refresh in vain and wasting power.

Although some manufacturers have already provided automatic refresh rate options, system-level adaptation is more convenient than adaptation by third-party manufacturers.

More natural input method animation

What is input method animation?

The keyboard pops up and closes.

For example, after clicking on the WeChat input box, the bottom of WeChat moves up and the input method pops up.

Ideally, these two animations should be synchronized frame by frame, that is, the input method pops up as much as the bottom of WeChat moves up.

But the reality is that these two actions cannot be completed at the same time.

Some mobile phones will experience serious frame drops or freezes when the input method is turned on.

To this end, Android 11 DP2 has added a new API to allow the input method to be accurately synchronized with the UI.

The following two animation effects are implemented under the new API.

privacy

When it comes to privacy protection, Android always has new surprises.

This time, Android 11 DP2 further restricts microphone and camera permissions.

If the application does not provide foreground services, these two interfaces cannot be called.

In general, Android 11 DP2 mainly provides more interfaces for developers.

If the APP can be used flexibly, the software experience in the future will definitely be even better.

Next, let’s take a look at the latest iOS 13.4 GM.

iOS 13.4 GM

Compared to Android 11 DP2, iOS 13.4 has less content. After all, this is already the fourth version of iOS 13.

9 new Memoji and Animoji, including shock, love, eye roll, etc.

Share iCloud Drive folders

Improved iPad mouse and trackpad support

Yesterday, Apple launched a Magic Keyboard with a trackpad for the iPad Pro.

Today, the software will also be updated, adding multi-touch gestures and a dedicated cursor to the iPad.

In addition, iOS 13.4 also introduces some detail changes, such as improvements to the Mail toolbar, CarPlay controls, Safari address bar, and more.

It is reported that the iOS 13.4 pushed today is the GM version, which is the final beta version.

The official version is expected to be pushed to all users on March 25.

It is worth noting that iOS 13.4 has tested transportation cards such as Lingnantong, Shenzhentong, and Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Interconnection Card on a small scale in the beta version, and they may appear in the official version.

Which of these new features are you most looking forward to?