Android 11 - What's inside

 Android 11 is optimized for how you use your phone

Says Giving you powerful device controls. And easier ways to manage conversations, privacy settings and so much more.

Highlights

Conversation

A Dedicated Conversation notifications: Messages from any messaging app, like Facebook Messenger, now appear in their own section at the top of the notification shade just below Quick Settings. From that section, you'll be able to take specific actions — open the conversation as a bubble, create a conversation shortcut on your phone's home screen or set a reminder.

A long-press of the conversation notification lets you set it as a priority. Doing so places the sender's image on your phone's lock screen, and you'll also have the option of letting that person break through any 'Do Not Disturb' restrictions you've set.

Content Capture

 Built in 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. 

Predictive tools

Smart reply

Get suggested responses in conversations. Hi there, sounds good or smiley when you need it. 

The suggestions that we have in the notification panel, when messages come through are actually Quick Replies. Smart Reply builds on that. Now you're getting better suggested replies as well as suggested actions. For example, if someone sends you an address. Smart Reply will bring up a button to open Google Maps as one of the options. Tap on that, and it'll open Google Maps and bring up the address that was sent to you. Essentially doing some of the work itself. This is all done using machine-learning which means that it is going to get smarter over time, and become even easier to use. Not to mention it'll become more helpful. As mentioned already, the new Smart Reply feature is actually building on Quick Replies, and now it is available on every messaging app out there. Basically it took the suggested replies that Quick Replies would bring up for you, and added in some contextually aware suggestions. Like a shortcut to Google Maps.

Accessibility

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.

The Voice Access app for Android lets you control your device with spoken commands. Use your voice to open apps, navigate, and edit text hands-free.

>Before you install Voice Access, check your device and settings

> Download Voice Access

> Start using Voice Access by Tapping Accessibility, then tap Voice Access

> Try it: Say a command, such as "Open Facebook." 

Device controls

Let you can control smart devices like light, fan etc. Just long press the power button to see and manage your connected devices. Making life at home that much easier. Holding down the power button on my Google Pixel 4 (running the Android 11 beta) brings up a new pop-up splash screen that grants access to Google Pay, power controls, and also the Google Home interface I’m talking about. The grid-like arrangement reminds me of HomeKit’s layout, but I appreciate how this menu can instantly be accessed at any time.

Privacy and security

One‑time permissions and Permissions auto‑reset are the features we're waiting a long.

 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.  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.