Android 11 beta is now available for OnePlus 8 devices

Posted on 12/06/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

The beta version of Android 11 was only accessible to Pixel owners at launch, but now it’s starting to making its way to more devices. In a post on its forum, OnePlus has announced that it worked tirelessly to provide OnePlus 8 series users early acc...

Android 11 beta hands-on: More controls, more clutter

Posted on 10/06/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Google has just launched the Android 11 public beta, and for most of us this will be our first chance to preview the changes coming to the OS. The 1.72GB update promises a slew of improvements around messaging, navigation, multitasking and privacy, n...

The Android 11 beta launch event has been postponed

Posted on 30/05/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

The launch of the Android 11 beta had already been delayed after Google I/O was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and now it’s getting pushed back again. A virtual launch event for the start of the beta release was scheduled for Wednesday, bu...

Motorola promises one additional Android update for the $1,000 Edge+

Posted on 12/05/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

By our estimation, Motorola's first flagship in four years is a decent, if not completely compelling high-end phone. Not everyone will like the Edge+'s signature "waterfall" display, and its vaunted stereo speakers could be better. The good news is t...

The first public Android 11 beta will be available on June 3rd

Posted on 06/05/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Google I/O isn’t taking place this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so you might be wondering what’s next for Android, which Google typically spotlights at the event. It’s releasing the Android 11 beta a bit later than usual this year, with a v...

Google’s latest Android 11 preview helps devs fix app-breaking bugs

Posted on 23/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Google has released a third Android 11 developer preview for Pixel phones. Where DP1 and DP2 introduced a couple of consumer-facing features, the company has strictly tailored DP3 for developers. What's here is mostly designed to assist them in prepa...

Android 11 developer preview offers more control over robocalls

Posted on 18/03/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Android 11 might make life considerably easier if you're tired of fighting robocalls. Google has released a second Developer Preview for Pixel phones with frameworks that let call-screening apps not only verify calls, but tell you whether it's in yo...

Google will review Android apps that request background location info

Posted on 19/02/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Google's upcoming efforts to improve mobile privacy will extend beyond the upgrades in Android 11. Starting August 3rd, the company will require approval for background location requests in all Play Store-bound Android apps. It'll determine if the...

Android 11 Developer Preview focuses on 5G and better privacy