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Android 11

The OS that gets to what’s important.

Go straight to the stuff that matters most. Because Android 11 is optimized for how you use your phone. Giving you powerful device controls. And easier ways to manage conversations, privacy settings and so much more.

Android 11 Highlights

Manage your conversations.

Get all your messages in one place.

See, respond to and control your conversations across multiple messaging apps. All in the same spot. Then select people you always chat with. These priority conversations show up on your lock screen. So you never miss anything important.

Bubbles

Chat while multitasking.

With Android 11, you can pin conversations so they always appear on top of other apps and screens. Bubbles keep the conversation going—while you stay focused on whatever else you’re doing. Access the chat anytime or anywhere. Then carry on doing you.

Capture and share content.

Built-in screen recording. Finally.

Screen recording lets you capture what’s happening on your phone. And it’s built right into Android 11, so you don’t need an extra app. Record with sound from your mic, your device or both.

Select and share just got easier.

Select text from your apps. Grab images too. On Pixel devices 1 , you can easily copy, save and share info between many apps. Like your browser, your delivery app or from the news.

Helpful tools that predict what you want.

A conversation where a user responds to a message that says «hey I’m headed out now» with the words «sounds good!» selected from a toolbar of suggested responses.

Smart reply

Get suggested responses in conversations. Hi there, sounds good or 👋 when you need it. On Pixel devices 1 , replies are intelligently suggested based on what’s been said in the conversation—so the words you need and the perfect emoji are always at your fingertips. 2

App suggestions

Easily get to apps you need most. Pixel devices 1 make app suggestions that change based on your routine. So you can see what you need throughout the day, all on the bottom of your home screen. Making it easy to get to your morning workout app when you wake up. Or to access the TV app you use when it’s time to relax.

Smart folders

Smarter ways to organize your apps. Get intelligent suggestions for folder names on your Pixel device 1 . For a home screen that stays organized. Names are based on theme—like work, photo, fitness and more.

Control your phone with your voice.

With Android 11, Voice Access is faster and easier to use. Intuitive labels on apps help you control and navigate your phone, all by speaking out loud. Even use Voice Access offline, for more support whenever you need it.

Device Controls

Control your connected devices from one place.

Set the temperature to chill, then dim your lights. All from a single spot on your phone. 3 Just long press the power button to see and manage your connected devices. Making life at home that much easier.

Media Controls

Bring your entertainment with you.

Switch from your headphones to your speaker without missing a beat. Tap to hear your tunes or watch video on your TV. With Android 11, you can quickly change the device that your media plays on.

Showing an Android device within a car. When the Android device powers on, an Android app called SpotHero is automatically displayed on the car’s dashboard.

Connect Android to your car. Skip the cable.

Hit the road without plugging in. Android Auto now works wirelessly with devices running Android 11—so you can bring the best of your phone on every drive. 4

You control what apps can access.

Take charge of your data with Android. You choose whether to give or not, permission to access sensitive data, to the apps that you download. So you stay better protected.

One‑time permissions

Give one-time permissions to apps that need your mic, camera or location. The next time the app needs access, it must ask for permission again.

Permissions auto‑reset

If you haven’t used an app in a while, you may not want it to keep accessing your data. So Android will reset permissions for your unused apps. You can always turn permissions back on.

Security updates, right from Google Play.

On Android 11, you get even more security.

With Android 11, you get even more security and privacy fixes sent to your phone from Google Play. The same way all your other apps update. So you get peace of mind. And your device stays armed with the most recent defense.

Phones ready for Android 11.

Experience what Android 11 has to offer on devices made for the latest and greatest.

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Google

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And there’s so much more.

From security enhancements to easier ways to get work done, Android 11 has something for everyone.

Accessibility

Voice AccessIntuitive labels on apps help you control and navigate your phone, all by speaking out loud. Even use Voice Access offline, for more support whenever you need it.

Talkback braille keyboardType braille using just your Android device. No additional hardware needed.

LookoutLookout now has two new modes. Scan Document and Food Label help people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily. Opening Lookout also turns on your flashlight, helping users read in low light. And Lookout is now available on all 2GB+ devices running Android 6.0 or later.

Camera

3P performance optimizationsYour camera works even better on photo sharing platforms like Snapchat.

Mute during camera captureDevelopers can use new APIs for apps to mute vibration from ringtones, alarms or notifications.

Bokeh modesDevelopers can now request a bokeh picture via the Android camera2 APIs.

Camera support in EmulatorNow supports a fully functional camera HAL. Making it easier for developers to test apps using the latest Android camera2 APIs.

Digital Wellbeing

Bedtime ModeBedtime Mode quiets your phone when it’s time to go to sleep. Schedule it to run automatically or while your phone charges as you rest. Your screen switches to grayscale and your notifications go silent with Do Not Disturb.

ClockThe new bedtime feature in Clock helps you set a healthy sleep schedule. Track screen time at night and fall asleep to calming sounds. Then wake up to your favorite song. Or use the Sunrise Alarm that slowly brightens your screen to start the day.

Enterprise

Work profile enhancementsGet full privacy from IT on your work profile on company-owned devices. Plus new asset management features for IT to ensure security without visibility into personal usage.

Connected work and personal appsConnect work and personal apps to get a combined view of your information in places like your calendar or your reminders.

Schedule work profileEasily disconnect from work. With Android 11, you can now set a schedule to automatically turn your work profile on and off.

Work tab in more placesUse the work tab in more places to share and take actions across work and personal profiles. See work tabs when sharing, opening apps and in settings.

Location access notificationsGet a new notification if your IT admin has turned on location services on your managed device.

Media

Device controls Easily manage your connected devices all from one spot on your phone. 3

Media controlsWith Android 11, you can quickly change the device that your media plays on.

Android Auto Android Auto now works wirelessly 4 with devices running Android 11.

Context-aware Bluetooth airplane modeIf you have headphones or hearing aids connected to your phone, bluetooth will stay on if you enable Airplane mode.

Messaging & Sharing

ConversationsSee, respond to and control your conversations across multiple messaging apps. All in the same spot. Choose priority conversations that will show up on your lock screen.

BubblesPin conversations so they always appear on top of other apps and screens. So you can access the chat anytime or anywhere.

Smart reply On Pixel devices 1 , replies are intelligently suggested based on what’s been said in the conversation. 2

Keyboard autofillGBoard gives you suggestions to help fill in forms with the info you use most. Like passwords or your home address.

Overview actionsOn Pixel devices 1 , you can easily copy, save and share info between many apps.

Nearby ShareQuickly and securely send files, videos, map locations and more to devices nearby. Works with Android devices, Chromebooks or devices running Chrome browser.

Security & Privacy

One-time permissionsGive one-time permissions to apps that need your mic, camera or location. The next time the app needs access, it must ask for permission again.

Permissions auto-resetIf you haven’t used an app in a while, you may not want it to keep accessing your data. So Android will reset permissions for your unused apps. You can always turn permissions back on.

Google Play system updatesWith Android 11, you get even more security and privacy fixes sent to your phone, right from Google Play. So your device stays armed with the most recent defense.

Scoped storageAndroid limits broad access to shared storage for all apps running Android 11, so your info stays better protected.

Resume on rebootPick up right where you started. Apps run immediately after an update is installed. So you don’t miss any notifications after your phone has rebooted.

Blocked permissionsIf a user denies an app permission multiple times, the app will be blocked from requesting the permission again.

Soft restartGet Google Play system updates when your phone is idle, with no full reboot required.

Background locationGet more control over location sharing with apps that are not in use. So apps don’t get access to more data than they need.

Usability Enhancements

Screen recorderScreen recording is now built in, so you don’t need an extra app. Record with sound from your mic, your device or both.

App suggestions Pixel devices 1 now make app suggestions based on your daily routines. These apps show up on the bottom row of your home screen. So you can get the apps you need when you need them.

Smart folders See intelligent suggestions for folder names on your Pixel device 1 . For a home screen that stays organized.

Call screeningNew APIs to help screening apps better identify spam calls.

Schedule Dark modeSchedule when you want your phone to turn to Dark mode. And when you want it to go back to a standard display.

Picture-in-picturePicture-in-picture windows can be adjusted to fit the size you need.

5G detection APIWith new APIs, apps know if you’re on a 5G connection. So you get better performance.

Hinge angle sensor supportSo apps can better support all kinds of foldable configurations.

Ethernet tetheringShare a tethered internet connection with a USB ethernet dongle.

Gesture sensitivityWhen using gesture nav, you can now fine-tune both Back gestures on the left and right edge independently of one another.

Notification historyYour notification history is now available in settings.

SharesheetPin the apps you use most in the Sharesheet.

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Android 10

Android 10 highlights

Some of the newest ways to control your privacy, customise your phone and get things done. It’s Android, just the way you want it.

Live Caption

Automatically caption media playing on your phone.

With a single tap, Live Caption automatically captions videos, podcasts and audio messages – even stuff that you record yourself. Without ever needing Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Smart Reply

Take action straight away as you reply.

In Android 10, you get more than just suggested responses to your messages. You also get recommended actions. So, if a friend asks you out to dinner, your phone will suggest that you text ‘👍🏻’. Then, it’ll also pull up directions right in Google Maps. It even works in messaging apps like Signal.

Sound Amplifier

Hear what’s around you more clearly.

With Sound Amplifier, your phone can boost sound, filter background noise and fine tune to how you hear best. Whether you’re talking to your best friend, watching TV or listening to a lecture – just plug in your headphones and hear everything more clearly.

Gesture navigation

Get around with a swipe and a pull.

Gestures are now quicker and more intuitive than ever. Go backwards and forwards, pull up the home screen and swipe up to see your open apps. All super smooth.

Pull up Assistant

Pull up Assistant

Dark theme

Take it easy on your eyes. And your battery.

Android’s new Dark theme uses true black to keep your battery alive longer. Plus, it also changes how your Google apps look, like Calendar and Photos. 1

The newest, game-changing devices.

Foldables and 5G devices are only available on Android. So you get to experience the latest and greatest features on devices that fold, flex and move faster than ever.

Keep your data private with more controls.

With Android 10, you’re in control of your privacy. That’s because you get new, smarter controls that let you decide how and when data on your device is shared. So you can rest easy.

Find and adjust all your privacy settings in one place.

Decide what data is stored, like your Web & app activity. And for how long.

Control when your location is shared with apps: all the time, while in use, or never.

Opt out of ad retargeting and personalisation.

Get security updates faster.

Over the air and without rebooting.

Android devices already get regular security updates. And in Android 10, you’ll get them even faster and easier. With Google Play system updates, important security and privacy fixes can now be sent directly to your phone from Google Play, in the same way that all your other apps update. So you can get these fixes as soon as they are available.

Digital Wellbeing

Quality time. It’s different for everyone. For some, it’s unplugging on the weekends. For others, it’s spending hours video-chatting with your best friend. Android 10 gives you the tools to find that balance.

Focus mode

Focus on what’s in front of you.

For getting in the zone and blocking out distractions. Focus mode lets you select apps to pause temporarily. So if you want to turn off a distracting app to get something done, all you have to do is tap.

An Android device using Focus mode to select YouTube, News and Gmail apps and designate as distracting.

An Android device using Focus mode to select YouTube, News and Gmail apps and designate as distracting.

Focus mode pulling down and activating from the top of the home screen, temporarily blocking notifications from YouTube, News and Gmail apps.

Focus mode pulling down and activating from the top of the home screen, temporarily blocking notifications from YouTube, News and Gmail apps.

Family Link

Set digital ground rules and help make healthy habits.

Help guide your children as they learn, play and explore online. You can set screen time limits, view app activity, manage apps and content restrictions, and see where your children are. 2

Plus a whole lot more.

Android has new features across everything from your camera to your settings. There’s something for you.

Accessibility

Live CaptionWith a single tap, Live Caption automatically captions videos, podcasts and audio messages – even things that you record yourself. Without ever needing Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Hearing aid supportAndroid 10 now has built-in support for streaming media and calls directly to hearing aids. Using Bluetooth low energy so that you can stream all week.

Live TranscribeReal-time transcriptions for the world around you. Now with sound events that show you when someone is clapping, a dog is barking, someone is whistling and more.

Sound AmplifierFilter out background noise and amplify sound according to frequencies personalised to your hearing. Now a standalone app with a sound visualiser so that you can see the sound going on around you.

Accessibility timeoutsGive yourself more time to interact with your device features. For example, the control panel, volume control and more.

Camera

HEIF ImagingSupport for a new file format (.heic) to save still images.

Dynamic depthNew file format to capture, store and share depth photos (including AR) across Android.

Monochrome camera supportNew camera-type support, which enables app developers to get monochrome output natively on devices that list this capability.

Privacy improvementsSome camera characteristics now require camera permissions before being accessed.

Recommended stream configurationsDevelopers will be able to poll preferable stream configurations on devices that list this capability.

Secure camera frameworkEnables phone manufacturers to transport camera frames in a secure manner.

Digital Wellbeing

Digital Wellbeing and parental controlsEasily access Digital Wellbeing and parental controls within your phone’s Settings menu to create and maintain healthy digital habits for the whole family.

Site timersIn addition to setting app timers, you can see how you spend your time and set daily limits for individual websites. All within the same Digital Wellbeing dashboard.

Focus modeFor getting in the zone and minimising distractions. Turn on Focus mode with a single tap to pause apps that you’ve selected.

Enterprise

Improved provisioning tools for the work profileYou can now provision directly into a work profile directly from the setup wizard.

Device admin for enterprise deprecationThe removal of device admin for enterprise purposes enables more private and secure offerings, such as the work profile.

Separate input method for work and personalYou can now use your favourite keyboard in the personal profile while IT can require a separate input method for the work profile.

Messaging and sharing

Suggested actions in notificationsAndroid can now generate suggested replies and actions for all messaging notifications. And developers will be able to opt out or supply their own suggestions.

New emojisAndroid 10 introduces 65 new emojis, including gender-inclusive designs for emojis like haircut, weightlifting and sauna.

Share Wi-FiNow, you can share your Wi-Fi details with guests via a QR code while keeping your password secure.

Improved sharesheetIt’s now quicker and easier to share content from apps with your contacts. You can also preview content before you send it.

Performance

Adaptive Battery improvementsLaunched in Android 9, this feature uses machine learning to predict which apps you’ll use in the next few hours and which you likely won’t, so your phone only uses battery power on the apps that you care about.

Security and privacy

New location controls and reminderYou now have more control over how, or if, your location data is shared. When an app asks for permission to access your location information, you can now grant it access all the time, while the app is in use, or deny it access. If an app has access to location data all the time, Android will remind you with a one-time notification. Want to change that access? Simply go to your settings.

Android Emergency Location ServiceAndroid helps to keep you safe when urgent situations occur. ‘ELS’ can send enhanced location details directly from Android handsets to emergency services when an emergency call is placed.

Google Play system updatesAndroid devices already get regular security updates. And in Android 10, you’ll get them even faster and easier. With Google Play system updates, important security and privacy fixes can now be sent directly to your phone from Google Play, in just the same way as all your other apps update. So you get these fixes as soon as they are available.

Privacy settingsYou can now view and control all of your privacy settings – from app permissions to Web & app activity to Location History – from one, simple place in your settings.

Usability enhancements

Gesture navigationNew ways to navigate around your phone without using any buttons. Go backwards and forwards, pull up the homescreen and swipe up to see your open apps.

Contaminant detectionIf moisture or debris is detected in your USB port, a notification will be sent to you and accessories will not function.

Priority notificationsWith Android 10, you can organise and prioritise notifications by marking them as ‘silent’ or ‘alerting’. Silent and alerting notifications are separated in the notifications bar, making it easier for you to see what needs your attention.

Manage notificationsIt’s easier to find and manage notification settings straight from the notifications panel. Just pull it down, scroll to the bottom and tap manage in the bottom-left corner.

Dark themeYou can now turn your UI and first-party apps dark by activating Dark theme in settings. This is easy on the eyes, and helps saves battery, too.

Android AutoAndroid Auto now comes built in some cars as standard. If you car includes Android Auto built in, you can simply plug in your phone and start using Android on your car’s display (when your car is stationery). No app download needed.

Dynamic System UpdatesThis feature allows developers to load a different system image on their device for testing without affecting their original system image.

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