ASUS recently confirmed that the Original ROG won’t get the Android 10 update. Being a flagship smartphone, it didn’t even get two Major Android upgrades. That said, the company has finally started recruiting Android 11 Beta testers for the third-gen ROG Phone 3 flagship.

In a tweet, Olivier of ASUS Zenfone Team France has shared the details of the Beta Testing. He says that the recruitment of Android 11 Beta Testers for ROG Phone 3 has officially started. Interested users can register by navigating to the following option:

• Settings->System->System Updates

Now, Click on the Parameters Dial and register for the Beta Program of Android 11. Don’t forget to specify the type of network as WiFi/Carrier Data according to your need. Usually, Beta builds come in big packages and hence, they might need more data.

Le recrutement des Bêta testeurs d'#Android11 pour le #ROGPhone3 a officiellement commencé !

RDV dans Paramètres / Système / Mises à jour du système et Cliquez sur la molette et ensuite "S'inscrire au programme de bêta-test" pic.twitter.com/c5z1aQHSnE

— Olivier VONGXAY (@OlivierVongxay) January 29, 2021

ASUS’s revamped ZenUI is closer to Stock Android than earlier versions. Hence, expect most of the goodies of Android 11 to make it to the UI. That is, Android 11 features like chat bubbles(conversations), media controls, improved permission management, and organized notifications.

ASUS, even though began the first Beta testing(with Zenfone 6) of the Android 11 way before its announcement, the stable update rolled out just a month ago. And with ROG Phone 3, which launched back in July 2020, ASUS is just getting started with the Beta update.

Back in March 2020, the ROG Phone 2 got the Android 10 stable months after its arrival. Hence, going by the past records of ASUS, we can expect the ROG Phone 3 to get the stable update to arrive in a couple of months.

Meanwhile, ASUS is gearing up to launch the successor of the ROG Phone 3, the ROG Phone 5(Tentative) early in 2021.

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Like fellow Chinese OEMs, vivo was also part of Android 11 Beta program. The company delivered two builds each for two of its smartphones – vivo NEX 3S 5G and iQOO 3 4G/5G. Now, the firm has released the third beta build with Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 stable codebase.

Chinese smartphone makers like OnePlus, OPPO, and Xiaomi have already released the 2020 version of their mobile operating system. These companies have also begun to roll out beta builds to a large number of users.

On the other hand, vivo is yet to announce its latest Android skin Funtouch OS 11. However, the company did tease it at the vivo V20 series launch event in Thailand. Interestingly, the company had also quietly released a beta build of the same for vivo NEX 3S 5G and iQOO 3 4G/5G on September 20 going by their build numbers.

The first-ever Funtouch OS 11 beta build based on Android 11 stable codebase for the above-mentioned vivo smartphones comes after Android 11 Beta 1 in June and Android 11 Beta 2 in July.

Just like the previous two builds, the latest one is also only meant for developers. But anyone can try it, however, we would recommend not to.

That said, we expect vivo to soon announce Funtouch OS 11 officially in the coming days.

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Like every other OEM, ASUS also opened Android 11 Beta registrations for ZenFone 6 aka ASUS 6Z last month. Now, after weeks, the company has finally released first-ever build for the selected users. The update comes with build number 18.0610.2009.37 and weighs around 1.4GB in size.

ZenUI on ASUS smartphones is now closer to stock Android than ever before. However, the company still takes time to roll out updates. For instance, Xiaomi and OPPO have already released Android 11-based MIUI 12 and ColorOS 11 for multiple devices. On the other hand, the Taiwanese company has only rolled out its first Android 11 Beta build for a single device.

Anyway, the update is here (via XDA Developers) and it brings all the core features of Android 11 like Chat Bubble, Notification History, Bluetooth in Airplane mode to name a few. Further, it finally adds support for gesture navigation for third-party features. We are not sure why ASUS waited until Android 11 to add it.

Interestingly, rather than adding new features, Android 11 for ZenFone 6 removes some old functions and apps like Private Listening, ZenUI Help, Smart group, Icon alignment, Icon packs, and Avast scanning engine. The new update also integrates PowerMaster features into Battery settings.

That said, although ASUS has seeded out the initial Android 11 Beta build for ZenFone 6, it is yet to announce a proper timeline regarding the delivery of subsequent beta builds and stable release.

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Just like OPPO, realme has also opened Android 11 Beta registrations. But unlike its sister company, the brand has only one device for this program and that’s none other than realme X50 Pro. In case you have forgotten, this phone is realme’s as well as India’ first 5G smartphone.

The realme X50 Pro was also part of the official Android 11 Beta program. This new build of latest Android for the device should be close to what end-users will be receiving in the coming weeks.

The brand calls this program Android 11 Preview instead of beta. The update should come with realme UI 2.0 but OPPO has jumped to ColorOS 11 from ColorOS 7.2. Unfortunately, although registrations are live, only 100 seats are made available, which is way lower than 2,000 seats allocated by OPPO for each of its eligible handsets.

Having said that, if you are interested in trying out the latest Android on your realme X50 Pro, then head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Submit Details > Apply Now > Finish.

Do note that this is is an early release of Android 11 software for realme X50 Pro. Hence, there could be a number of bugs. Also, make sure to backup your data before updating in case if you get selected.

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At the end of last week, OPPO announced Android 11 Beta recruitment for some of its devices such as the Find X2 series, Ace2 series, and Reno3 4G series. Now, the registrations for all these smartphones are live in China, India, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Talking about China first, users of six devices are eligible for this program in OPPO’s home country. The company has allocated 2,000 seats per handset model. If a user gets selected, they will be receiving the beta update within the next three days.

Here’s the exact list of phones whose Android 11 Beta registrations are open in China.

• OPPO Find X2
• OPPO Find X2 Pro
• OPPO Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition
• OPPO Ace2
• OPPO Ace2 EVA Limited Edition

As for markets like India, Indonesia, and Thailand, the Android 11 Beta registrations are live for the following devices.

• OPPO Find X2
• OPPO Find X2 Pro
• OPPO Reno3 4G
• OPPO Reno3 Pro 4G

Just like China, 2,000 seats are allocated for each model. In case you are interested in applying in this program, head over to Settings > Software update > Gear icon > Apply for beta version.

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ASUS is gearing up to launch the Zenfone 7 series next week. On the other hand, the Taiwanese company has opened registrations for Zenfone 6 (aka ASUS 6Z) Android 11 Beta. For those unaware, this phone launched with Android Pie and was updated to Android 10 late last year. The forthcoming update will be its second Android update.

The ASUS Zenfone 6 is known for offering stock Android like software experience apart from its signature flip camera. Both are expected to return for its successor, which is slated to launch first in the company’s home country om August 26.

Talking about the Android 11 beta program, users need to be on build number 17.1810.2008.171 to enrol. If you are a Zenone 6 user and want to try out Android 11 on your handset before anyone, make sure you are updated to the mentioned build and then, head over to “System update” in Settings. On this screen, tap on the gear icon present at the top right corner and finally, tap on “Enroll in the Beta Test Program”.

The recruitment is open till September 4 and selected users will be notified on September 9. The only requirement specified by ASUS is that your device bootloader shouldn’t have never unlocked. That means users who previously unlocked and relocked the bootloader may not get recruited for the program.

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Yesterday, OnePlus released HydrogenOS 11 based on Android 11 Beta 3 for Oneplus 8/8 Pro in China. Today, the company unveiled the same software in the form of OxygenOS 11 for global markets. Users with these two devices can download and install it to experience all the new features.

OxygenOS 11 is a ditto of HydrogenOS 11 with Google Mobile Services (GMS). OnePlus did not even modify the changelog much. That means the new mobile software by the Chinese smartphone maker brings AOD (a much-awaited feature), revamped system apps, optimized dark mode, a new font, Zen Moe 2.0, and more.

Here’s the official changelog for OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 Beta 3 (aka Android 11 Developer Preview 3)

• New visual design (including Weather app, Launcher, Gallery, Notes)
• New layout for more comfortable and convenient one-handed operation
• Always-on display function, including 11 new clock styles
• Live wallpaper that changes according to the time of day
• New OnePlus Sans font that improves readability
• Optimized Dark Mode, including the ability to automatically turn on and off and a shortcut in Quick Settings
• 3 new Zen Mode themes, more timing options, and new Group feature to let you experience Zen Mode with your friends
• New Gallery function that automatically creates a weekly story based on your photos and videos

With that out of the way, here are the possible issues on this software build.

• Some third-party applications may not function as expected
• System stability issues
• Network stability issues in some scenarios

Having said that, interested users can visit the source link provided at the end of this post for the tutorial on installing OxygenOS 11 on OnePlus 8/8 Pro as well as download links for builds.

It is worth noting that this is the last Android 11 Beta for these two OnePlus phones after Beta 2 in July and Beta 1 in June. We expect the brand to release OxygenOS Open Beta for these phones in the coming days, followed by  Android 11 stable update.

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As expected, OnePlus officially introduced HydrogenOS 11 in China earlier today. OnePlus 8/8 Pro users can already install it in the region to try out the new features. The beta build, which is available to install is called  Developer Preview 2 (DP2) and it is based on Android 11 Beta 3. The DP1 released last month in China was based on Android 11 Beta 2 and it was not called HydrogenOS 11 just like the international version.

OnPlus had rolled out two Developer Previews for the international variants of OnePlus 8/8 Pro in June and July based on Android 11 Beta 1 and Beta 2 respectively. The company is expected to release the third and final Developer Preview based on Android 11 Beta 3 very soon.

Ahead of it, it held an event in China revealing the features of HydrogenOS 11, the Chinese version of OxygenOS 11. Also, the build released today in the brand’s home country integrates all the new features of its upcoming mobile software.

To make you understand the Android 11 builds for OnePlus 8/8 Pro clearly, here’s a simple explainer.

Now, with the confusion out of the way, here are the new features of HydrogenOS 11.

• Revamped design and animations
• Redesigned Weather, Gallery, Notes, and other system apps
• Beter one-hand experience
• Two new system fonts
• A new live wallpaper that changes according to the time of the day
• AOD (Always-on Display) with scheduling options
• 10 Clock Styles
• Zen Mode 2.0
• AI video generator in OnePlus Gallery app similar to Google Photos
• OnePlus File Transfer, Works with devices from companies part of Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance

Having said that, we expect OnePlus to reveal the features of OxygenOS 11, which will be mostly similar to HydrogenOS 11 with the release of Android 11 Beta 3 (Developer Preview 3) for international variants of OnePlus 8/8Pro.

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Vivo is one of the few OEMs to partner with Google to offer its users the latest version of Android before release. Though it is primarily meant for developers to test their app, any user can install it if they want to. The company released Android 11 Beta 1 for iQOO 3 4G/5G and Vivo Nex 3S in June. Now, after two months, the company releases Beta 2 for these devices.

Going by the build number of the update files, the Android 11 Beta 2 for the supported Vivo handsets were released in late July after OnePlus 8/8 Pro got them. Since Vivo is not popular among tech enthusiasts, the update remained under the hill until PiunikaWeb spotted it.

The installation procedure is simple as users don’t need PC or any knowledge of flash tools. All they have to do is download the update package from the link provided from the below on their phone.

Then, simply open any file manager app and tap on the downloaded file to initiate the installation procedure. This will factory reset the phone and therefore, make sure to create a backup of important files beforehand.

In a similar manner, users can return back to the stable Android 10 build by downloading and installing the rollback package provided below.

As for bugs, the company says that the battery level indicator is blocked by the punch hole camera on iQOO 3. Whereas, on Nex 3S, users cannot use Vivo Wallet feature.

Download Android 11 Beta 2 for Vivo iQOO 3 4G/5G and Nex 3S

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OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are some of the few devices in the Android 11 Beta program. After receiving Beta 1 last month, users of both the handsets from the Chinese smartphone maker can now install Beta 2, which was out earlier today.

Although some OEMs like Xiaomi are providing Android 11 Beta builds in AOSP form, OnePlus’ come with OxygenOS. It can be used by any user, however, given the nature of the beta builds, it is not recommended for all.

Android 11 Beta program is primarily meant for developers as not everyone has access to Google Pixels. Anyway, tech-savvy users can try to out the latest features if they can cope up with unknown bugs.

Interested users can download the build for their device from the link provided at the end of the post. Before that, make sure to read the below-mentioned problems issued by OnePlus.

• All data will be cleared while flashing the build
• Certain UI screens look less than desirable
• Some camera functions are not available
• Some apps may not function as expected
• System stability issues

If you are fine with the above points, then first download the proper file. Up next,  go to Settings > System > System Updates > Click top right icon > Local upgrade -> Select the downloaded file-> Upgrade -> Tap on Restart.

If you want to return back to the stable build, then download the required rollback package and follow the same steps mentioned above.

Download Android 11 Beta 2 for OnePlus 8 (All Regions)

Download Android 11 Beta 2 for OnePlus 8/ Pro (All Regions)

Android 10 rollback packages for OnePlus 8/8 Pro

• OnePlus 8

  • NA
  • IN
  • EU

• OnePlus 8 Pro

  • NA
  • IN
  • EU

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Realme is part of Android 11 Beta program with its Realme X50 Pro smartphone. Even last year, the brand participated in the Android 10 Beta with its budget offering Realme 3 Pro. But unlike 2019, this year, the company has released Android 11 Beta 1 build with Realme UI instead of AOSP.

Though Realme has released Android 11 Beta 1 for Realme X50 Pro, it can be only installed on the Chinese variant with model number RMX2071. But it is worth noting that Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India also tweeted the availability of Android 11 Beta. Hence, we might see dedicated builds for Indian (RMX2076PU) and European (RMX2076EU) versions in the near future.

Further, the build that has been released now cannot be installed on Realme X50 Pro Player Edition. A separate build for this handset is expected to be made available sometime later this month.

Having said that, if you own the Realme X50 Pro Chinese variant, then you can install the Android 11 Beta 1 by downloading the appropriate file from the end of this post. Do note that it is not suitable for everyone as it may contain unknown bugs and performance issues. Also, it will factory reset your phone upon installing.

Anyway, the installation procedure is very simple. The only pre-requisite is that your device should be running RMX2017_11_A.20 build. If not, you can download it from here and install it just like Android 11 Beta as mentioned below.

Once you have downloaded the required ozip file, copy it to the root of your phone’s internal storage. Then, open the file manager and select the file to initiate the installation process. In the same manner, you can install the rollback file to revert back to the Android 10 stable release.

Download Realme X50 Pro Android 11 Beta 1 (Password – yovk)

Download Realme X50 Pro Android 11 Beta 1 Rollback (Password – t9j5)

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If you own the Find X2 or Find X2 Pro and don’t mind giving Android 11 a spin, you can now download the beta. OPPO has made the builds available with ColorOS 7.2 on top.

OPPO has highlighted some of the features that Android 11 brings to the Find X2 series such as Scheduled Dark Mode which automatically switches your device between light and dark modes; a special bedtime mode that can be configured to your liking; ability to pin conversations in the notification menu; dedicated menu for smart home devices without the need for installing third-party applications; and stricter privacy settings.

OPPO warns that the build is only available to developers and not for end-users. They also warn that the build has bugs and is unstable. So if this is your primary device and you are not a developer, you may want to steer clear of the beta build.

You can download the Android 11 Beta build from the source link below. XDA-Developers have also written a step-by-step guide on how to flash it and how to rollback if you need to.

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Xiaomi has officially released Android 11 Beta 1 build for Redmi K30 Pro/POCO F2 Pro as promised a few days back. Surprisingly, it is an AOSP build and not MIUI. Even iQOO has provided a similar build but Oppo Find X2 series gets a ColorOS 7.2  build.

The Android 11 Beta 1 for Redmi K30 Pro and POCO F2 Pro is available as a single common build as they are basically the same phone with different branding. It can be installed by anyone with an unlocked bootloader. But it is advisable to stay away if you are not a developer.

The installation process is similar to installing MIUI Fastboot ROM. So interested users will need the ROM file whose download link has been provided at the end of the post, Xiaomi MiFlash Tool, and device drivers.

Once all the above-mentioned things are sorted out, first extract the downloaded .tgz ROM file. Then, reboot the handset into Fastboot mode and open MiFlash tool on Windows PC/laptop. Now, connect the phone with the system and load the extracted ROM folder in the tool.

Lastly, click on ‘refresh’ to detect the device and select ‘clean all’ before hitting ‘flash’ to install the ROM. After the completion of the installation, the handset will automatically boot into Android 11 Beta 1 software.

Download Redmi K30 Pro/POCO F2 Pro Android 11 Beta 1 ROM

Download Xiaomi MiFlash Tool

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OnePlus is apparently working on a new feature for its smartphones. The company is working on adding a new software function that will allow users to find public charging stations, that will allow for a quick battery charge when outside.

The new function was discovered by a senior member of XDADevelopers. A new string of functions was uncovered in the Settings app within Android 11 Beta 1 for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The description for these strings indicates that the company is working on building a network of public Charging Stations to help its users get a quick charge when on the move.

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These charging stations will be equipped with BLE beacons that will allow them to broadcast their location to nearby OnePlus smartphone users. These charging stations will support fast charging rates, with graphics assets that suggest the same also being discovered in the Settings app. Unfortunately, it is currently unknown when the company will announce this new Charging Station network.

Although, its deployment has already started. A Twitter user shared an image of the new Charging Stations that were found in the Bengaluru Airport, India. Looking at the image, the OnePlus brand logo can be spotted under which the Warp Charge designation is etched. The charging station also has two USB ports along with a standard universal charging plug.

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Google officially released Android 11 Beta 1 for Pixels a couple of days back. As expected, some of the partner OEMs also announced their involvement in the program. Oppo was the first company to reveal, followed by OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, and Realme. Now, Vivo and iQOO have also declared their association in the beta program with their Nex 3S and iQOO 3 handsets.

Google began to involve partner OEMs in the Android Beta program from Android Pie. Most of the companies released AOSP build for its users. But from last year, almost all of them delivered builds with their own skin like MIUI, OxygenOS, etc. The trend continues this year as well.

Hence, the Android 11 Beta 1 for Vivo Nex 3S and iQOO 3 is available as FuntouchOS and iQOO UI. Also, the update is available for both 4G and 5G variants of iQOO 3 that are sold in India.

Vivo says it will be releasing the second build in late July, which will be soon followed by stable release once Google officially launches Android 11 in August.

The currently available builds are not suitable for all users as they have some major bugs like the in-display fingerprint sensor. Anyway, if you are still interested, you can download them from the link provided below.

Once downloaded, copy the file to your device and navigate to Settings > System Update > Local Update. Do note that this will reset your phone and hence make sure to create a backup of your data before proceeding.

Download Android 11 Beta 1 for Vivo Nex 3S and iQOO 3 4G/5G

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Following OPPO’s announcement that the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro will get Android 11 Beta, Xiaomi and POCO have also announced that their flagships will get it too.

A tweet by the official MIUI account today announced that Android 11 Beta 1 will be available for the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Shortly afterward, the POCO global Twitter account also announced that the POCO F2 Pro will get Android 11 Beta 1 too. Of course, it will arrive with MIUI on both devices but we can’t say if it will be based on MIUI 11 or the new MIUI 12

We are excited to announce that #Android 11 Beta 1 will be available for #Mi10 and #Mi10Pro soon! Stay tuned with @Xiaomi for more! #Android11 pic.twitter.com/hdWlfrRelW

— MIUI (@miuirom) June 11, 2020

#Android11 Beta 1 is coming soon to #POCOF2Pro! Follow @miuirom and stay tuned for more info! pic.twitter.com/MylzOLPfcB

— POCO (@POCOGlobal) June 11, 2020

Unlike OPPO that promised this month, Xiaomi and POCO didn’t say when users should expect it. Also, seeing as the POCO F2 Pro will be getting Android 11 Beta 1, we expect the Redmi K30 Pro should get it too.

There are still a number of manufacturers we expect to make their own announcements such as OnePlus and Vivo. We hope they do so before the end of the week.

Do you own any of the phones above? Will you give Android 11 beta a spin when it becomes available for your device? Let us know in the comment box.

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Google quietly announced Android 11 Beta today. Unfortunately, the list of devices that are eligible for the beta is yet to be released. Nevertheless, we now know two non-Pixel phones that will get it.

According to a tweet by Mishaal Rahman, the editor-in-chief of XDA-Developers, OPPO confirmed to him that the Find X2 and the Find X2 Pro will get the beta later this month.

Android 11 Beta is here! We'll of course be digging into the new release soon.

As far as non-Pixel devices getting the update, OPPO has confirmed to me that the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro will get the beta later this month. (Article on this coming soon!) https://t.co/hzg1yIzQ0Q

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) June 10, 2020

This should be good news for owners of the two flagships as they will be able to get a taste of what Android 11 has to offer ahead of other devices. Last year, the OPPO Reno was one of the devices eligible for Android Q beta.

We expect more manufacturers will announce which of their devices will also get Android 11 beta in the coming days or weeks. The manufacturers that were part of the beta program last year include ASUS, Nokia, Huawei, LG, OnePlus, Realme, Sony, Tecno, Vivo, and Xiaomi.

Android 11 is said to focus on People, Controls, and Privacy. Some of the features it brings include One-Time Permissions, Permissions Auto-Reset, a revamped media control, and an improved Voice Access that lets you easily control your device with just your voice.

One thing I left out of my Android 11 beta hands on was the improved Voice Access, which now understand screen context and content. That was a mistake – it's actually incredible.

You don't have to use a grid or button numbers, you can just say what's on the screen. Watch: pic.twitter.com/wXidxZGVjt

— Dieter Bohn (@backlon) June 10, 2020

The video above by The Verge’s Executive Editor, Dieter Bohn, shows Voice Access in action. Pretty neat, right?

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Google was all set to release the Android 11 Beta version this month and the company had also scheduled an online event for the same on 3rd June. Soon after that, the company announced that the event has been postponed, along with all the Google I/O dev talks that the company planned to release.

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However, some Pixel 4 XL smartphone owners are reporting to have received the new Android 11 Beta update. The new Android 11 Beta 1 has build number RPB1.200504.018 but it doesn’t seem to be widely available at this time.

The new Beta 1 update for the next major Android version is expected to come with the final SDK and NDK APIs. The company is also expected to open Play Store publishing for apps targeting Android 11.

The update brings several new features such as an option to enable media controls from the Quick Settings, Power Menu settings customizations, app suggestions for the dock in Pixel Launcher, new icon shapes, and more.

Initially, Google had planned to release the Android 11 Beta version in the month of May 2020 but it pushed the update to 1st June and instead released the Android 11 Developer Preview 4 (DP4) version. But the official release of the update has been postponed again and the company is yet to reveal new dates.

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UPDATE:

While the launch event is officially postponed, the Android 11 Beta update is available for several Pixel devices today.

Original Story.

Google I/O, the technology giant’s annual developers conference, has been canceled this year because of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the company has decided to have an exclusive launch event for the upcoming major Android version — Android 11.

The company will be hosting a launch event on 3rd June for the Android 11 Beta which will be live-streamed. The event’s live stream will start at 15:00 PM UTC (08:30 PM IST) and will last for about an hour.

For those who are unaware, Google was supposed to release the Android 11 Beta version this month but it pushed the update to 1st June and instead released the Android 11 Developer Preview 4 (DP4) version.

Coming back to the launch event, it will include the features packed inside the new Android 11 along with updates for developers. This will be followed by a live Q&A session in which anybody can participate using #AskAndroid hashtag.

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Along with this, the company will also make available 12 talks which were scheduled for the Google I/O 2020. Here’s the list of those talks.

1. What’s new in Android
2. What’s new in System UI
3. All things privacy in Android 11
4. Storage access with Android 11
5. The state of Kotlin on Android
6. Get Composed
7. What’s new in Android Jetpack
8. What’s new in Android Development Tools
9. What’s new in Design Tools
10. What’s new in Google Play
11. What’s new in Play Commerce
12. Screens – large, small and foldable

The company was earlier rumored to announce the Pixel 4a smartphone at this same event but as per the latest reports, the launch event for the Google Pixel 4a has been delayed till mid-July and the sale for the same is expected to talk place in August.

You can find out the list of all the exciting features of Android 11 here. You can watch the live stream on YouTube as well as Twitter.

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