Google unveils Android 11 with unique features

Feb, 2021 - By SMI

Google has been up with its new Android 11 OS recently, which amazes users with its unique features and the amazing security controls.

The 11^th major release and 18^th Android mobile OS version is finally released known as ‘Android 11’ discontinuing the alphabetical desserts name as of Android 10. The logo features a dial turned to 11. This release introduces great new APIs for developers and incredible features for users which includes Device Controls, Media Controls, Better Screens, 5G Visual indicators and change in chat screen featuring chat bubble.

Android 11 introduces Biometric Authentication Interface which covers the security features. Moreover, notifications over past 24 hours can be displayed. One area Google has made a few twists is with the home screen with new icon shapes to choose from in Android 11. The update is now live for the Pixels, OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO, and Realme phones. The OS also features Built-in screen recording, new conversation tab, smart home and media controls, prediction tools and improved accessibility also it makes easier to monitor and manage VPN connections.

Sharing out its new features, Android 11 is up with Google’s TV platform that will add an Auto Low Latency Mode which can be used with gaming apps. On the same note, Android TV will further extend support for Gamepads with official support for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and the USB support for the Steam Controller.

Additional features is better 5G detection where android 11 apps will recognize this more easily and run faster as a result. There's a new 'Nearby Share' mode, which allows users to send information and data to nearby devices. Finally, users can quickly switch audio output without diving into the settings.