Just because it won’t have a dessert-themed name, doesn’t mean Android 11 won’t be sweet. Want to learn a lot more about Google’s major 2020 software release? Here’s what to expect from Android 11 this year.
The next version of Google’s Android software, Android 11, will be released in 2020 — and even though it won’t have a sweet, dessert-related name this year, you can still expect great things. Given pandemic related concerns, Google eschewed the splash unveiling at a developer event (indeed, the company canceled Google I/O entirely) and simply released a public beta on Wednesday, June 10.
You can download the beta right now, if you’re willing to forgo a little stability for the latest features. And there are quite a few, from an excellent new system to control smart home devices to updates to how Android handles notifications to tweaks in the overall user interface. It may not be a revolution, but it’s a definite improvement.
Our hands-on Android 11 beta review walks you through the experience of using the new software, if you’re thinking of giving it a whirl. Meanwhile, here’s what you need to know about Android 11, including the projected release dates, biggest features, and more.
Google traditionally releases the final, public version of Android during the last few months of the year, often along with its new Pixel smartphones.
