Android 11 Developer Preview launched - Everything you need to know

[Jamie McKane]

Android 11 Developer Preview launched - Everything you need to know

Google has launched the first developer preview of Android 11, revealing the new features which will be included in the operating system.

"Today, we’re releasing the first Developer Preview of Android 11, and building on a strong feedback cycle last year, we’re making this year’s preview available to you earlier than ever," the company said.

 

[FiestaST]

"11" sounds meh.

Bring back the dessert names!

 

[Thor]

Will the Note 10 get it?

 

[R4ziel]

Will the Note 10 get it?

Yes, All Samsung phones get 2 versions up, started on 9, 1st update is to 10, next is to 11, custom roms will do 12 and 13

 

[Rickster]

Oi, what happened to Android 10? Its not even that widespread.

 

[Bryn]

Oi, what happened to Android 10? Its not even that widespread.

I've had it for a while. All flagship phones purchased in the last 2-3 years should have it by now.

If not, then don't buy brands that don't update their firmware.

 

[Rickster]

I've had it for a while. All flagship phones purchased in the last 2-3 years should have it by now.

If not, then don't buy brands that don't update their firmware.

P20 here, still on 9.1

I thought Huawei were quick with their updates. Perhaps the whole Google kerfuffle is causing it.

 

[Bryn]

P20 here, still on 9.1

I thought Huawei were quick with their updates. Perhaps the whole Google kerfuffle is causing it.

Huawei has been bad with updates for a while now. They only started the EMUI 10 rollout last month to some very recent devices, and have only confirmed older devices (incl. P20 and P20 Pro) will get it in the coming months.

If losing the Play Store wasn't enough of a deal-breaker, ridiculously slow firmware updates certainly is.

 

[Gravedigger]

Had a quick taste of Android 11 on AVD.
Didn't see much differences between 10 and 11, from my point of view.
I should watch the YouTube channels on Android 11...

 

[Thor]

First mistake

P20 here, still on 9.1

Second mistake

I thought Huawei were quick with their updates.

 

[backstreetboy]

P20 here, still on 9.1

I thought Huawei were quick with their updates. Perhaps the whole Google kerfuffle is causing it.

Huawei P20 series stable EMUI 10 rollout to start this month - Huawei Central

Huawei P20 and P20 Pro smartphones receiving stable EMUI 10 in China, and these models outside of China are registered for the EMUI 10/Android 10 beta but what about the stable release? Don’t worry, Huawei has sent some replies on this subject. According to Huawei India, the EMUI 10 rollout for...

www.huaweicentral.com

“The rollout of Android 10 for Huawei P20 series is scheduled to start in March. The rollout process can take upto 4 weeks.” Huawei Germany.

 

[Lupus]

I've had it for a while. All flagship phones purchased in the last 2-3 years should have it by now.

If not, then don't buy brands that don't update their firmware.

2 years generally OEMs only update for 2. Even Android one devices seem to only get 2.

 

[Bryn]

2 years generally OEMs only update for 2. Even Android one devices seem to only get 2.

Then buy OnePlus. You get years of relatively quick updates with them.

 

[R4ziel]

Or get a Samsung, root it, get a custom ROM and get updates the day after it launched for your device, I am currently updating to firmware for my Note 10+ that has been released on the Samsung portal for 5 hours

 

[Johnatan56]

2 years generally OEMs only update for 2. Even Android one devices seem to only get 2.

Android one is 2 guaranteed major, 3 years guaranteed security updates. I do think you'll probably get longer updates though since it's what the core audience wants and the brands should know that.

 

[Lupus]

Android one is 2 guaranteed major, 3 years guaranteed security updates. I do think you'll probably get longer updates though since it's what the core audience wants and the brands should know that.

Brands won't do it because it, why would you buy a Samsung Galaxy S20 if the S10 is still functional and has 11?

 

[Ninja'd]

"11" sounds meh.

Bring back the dessert names!

Name a dessert that starts with Q.

 

[Lupus]

Name a dessert that starts with Q.

You mean R?

 

[Ninja'd]

You mean R?

They deserted dessert names after Pie (Android 9). My guess is they couldn't think of an English name starting with Q.

 

[backstreetboy]

Name a dessert that starts with Q.

Quiche