Quote:Google released the first beta of Android 11 earlier today for all compatible Pixel devices starting with the Pixel 2. The first beta comes after some delays and four Developer Preview builds later.
 
In the past, Google's Android beta program has supported some non-Pixel devices as well. This time around, at launch, the beta program only supports Pixel 2 and newer devices. However, Google does note in its announcement that the Android 11 beta program will support other non-Pixel devices "in the coming weeks" as well.
 
OPPO has already confirmed to XDA Developers that it will be releasing Android 11 beta builds for the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro later this month. Other OEMs are yet to make an announcement, but if the last Android beta programs are anything to go by, selected devices from OnePlus, Nokia, Sony, Asus, and Vivo should also be a part of the program. These companies should reveal the list of compatible devices in the coming weeks.
 
The next beta of Android 11 is scheduled to be released in July, with the final release on track for a Q3 release. We should ideally see some Android OEMs join the beta program before the second beta of the OS drops next month.
 
If you own a Pixel phone, you can join the Android 11 beta program by following this guide.

Quote:The first Android 11 beta build was released by Google last week and it gives us a good look at all the new features the next major release of Android will bring to the table. While Google had released the first Developer Preview of Android 11 in February itself, a beta release means that the company has finalized on the feature set. Going forward, future beta releases of Android 11 are going to pack minor changes as the company will primarily focus on bug fixes and stability improvements and only make some changes that are necessary.
 
With Android 11, Google has focused on making communication easier, easily control connected devices and media playback, and made some other privacy-focused improvements. Below are all the major new features in Android 11 that you need to be aware of.
 
'Conversations' in the notification panel
Google is heavily focusing on making communication simple with Android 11. To make it easier to manage notifications from various chat apps, the company is moving conversation notifications from all messaging apps under the 'Conversations' area in the notification panel. This makes it easier to see all your ongoing conversations across various chat apps.