Google Android 11 released with new privacy controls, enhanced 5G support; check out all features, phones, updates

 In Android 11, conversations across messaging apps will be moved to a dedicated space in the notifications section, making it easy to manage conversations in one spot

             

With a focus on managing your conversations and privacy, Google on Tuesday rolled out the much-anticipated Android 11 that comes with features like location privacy for employees, built-in screen recording, and more.

Android 11 will begin rolling out on select Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO, and Realme phones, with more partners launching and upgrading devices over the coming months.

"Bubbles makes multitasking on your device a breeze. You can now respond to important conversations without having to switch back and forth between what you`re doing and your messaging app," Burke said.

With built-in screen recording, you can capture and share what`s happening on your phone.

"Record with sound from your mic, device, or both? no extra app required" it was mentioned.

With Android 11, users can now access all their smart devices in one place, simply by long-pressing the power button.

"You can now quickly switch the device your media is playing on, so you can take your music with you from your headphones to your speaker without missing a beat", it was mentioned.

For Android Enterprise users, Android 11 brings the privacy protections they get on a personally-owned device to their company-owned device.

"The work profile gives your IT department tools to manage a device without monitoring your personal profile data or activity on your phone," Burke said.

Employees will now see separate tabs for work and personal when they share files, open content, or go into their settings menu.

Google Calendar will allow people to see personal events in their work calendar, helping to better schedule around commitments across their day.

Personal calendar events will remain privately stored on the device in the personal profile, invisible to both colleagues and IT, Google said.

"We`ve also enhanced our agreements with device manufacturers to help ensure all work profile