Keeping up the breakneck release pace of Android's early years, Android 2. Eclair was the first Android release to enter mainstream consciousness thanks to the original Motorola Droid phone and the massive Verizon-led marketing campaign surrounding it. The release's most transformative element was the addition of voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation and real-time traffic info — something previously unheard of and still essentially unmatched in the smartphone world.
Navigation aside, Eclair brought live wallpapers to Android as well as the platform's first speech-to-text function. And it made waves for injecting the once-iOS-exclusive pinch-to-zoom capability into Android — a move often seen as the spark that ignited Apple's long-lasting "thermonuclear war" against Google.
Just four months after Android 2. Froyo did deliver some important front-facing features, though, including the addition of the now-standard dock at the bottom of the home screen as well as the first incarnation of Voice Actions, which allowed you to perform basic functions like getting directions and making notes by tapping an icon and then speaking a command.
Notably, Froyo also brought support for Flash to Android's web browser — an option that was significant both because of the widespread use of Flash at the time and because of Apple's adamant stance against supporting it on its own mobile devices.
Apple would eventually win, of course, and Flash would become far less common. But back when it was still everywhere, being able to access the full web without any black holes was a genuine advantage only Android could offer. Android's first true visual identity started coming into focus with 's Gingerbread release. Bright green had long been the color of Android's robot mascot, and with Gingerbread, it became an integral part of the operating system's appearance.
Black and green seeped all over the UI as Android started its slow march toward distinctive design. Android 3. Under the guidance of newly arrived design chief Matias Duarte , Honeycomb introduced a dramatically reimagined UI for Android. It had a space-like "holographic" design that traded the platform's trademark green for blue and placed an emphasis on making the most of a tablet's screen space. While the concept of a tablet-specific interface didn't last long, many of Honeycomb's ideas laid the groundwork for the Android we know today.
The software was the first to use on-screen buttons for Android's main navigational commands; it marked the beginning of the end for the permanent overflow-menu button; and it introduced the concept of a card-like UI with its take on the Recent Apps list.
With Honeycomb acting as the bridge from old to new, Ice Cream Sandwich — also released in — served as the platform's official entry into the era of modern design. The release refined the visual concepts introduced with Honeycomb and reunited tablets and phones with a single, unified UI vision. ICS dropped much of Honeycomb's "holographic" appearance but kept its use of blue as a system-wide highlight. And it carried over core system elements like on-screen buttons and a card-like appearance for app-switching.
Apparently, the hands-free mode is now 'faster and easier to use' - a bigger change is that the mode now works offline, so you don't need to always be connected to use it.
These changes should hopefully make Android 11 a lot more accessible, letting people stay connected regardless of disability.
A cool new mode is the braille keyboard, so you can write braille messages without needing to buy separate software. Finally, the Lookout app now lets you scan documents and food labels, so people with limited vision can still 'read' documents and see what's in their food.
Android 11 will seemingly reduce the work you need to do on your phone, by predicting your habits and patterns. One such example of this is smart folders, so you can let Android 11 automatically sort your apps into folders of similar apps, like games or productivity tools. App suggestions is also tweaked to suggest apps based on your routine - for example, if you always log onto your Fitbit app first thing in the morning to examine your sleep habits, the phone will now automatically pop that app into the Home screen in the morning so it's easily accessible.
Finally, apparently the Smart Reply feature already usable in Android phones has received some tweaks. This mode suggests some automatic responses when you receive a message, letting you reply with one tap if any of the responses are appropriate but it's not clear what's new here. Android 11 also brings some changes to app permissions. Now, you can grant an app permission to, say, your camera or location, on a one-off basis, instead of the existing options of 'all the time' and 'only while using the app'.
In addition, your phone will automatically revoke permissions for apps if you haven't used them in a while, so an app won't track your location if you forget you have it downloaded, for example. One of these is better 5G detection, so if you're using a 5G phone Android 11 apps will recognize this more easily, and run faster as a result. On the topic of improved innovative software, Android 11 will now detect hinge angles on foldable phones , so apps can better run when your foldable phone isn't flat.
Picture-in-picture mode is a useful way of watching videos while you do other things, and now it's easier to change the size of the window so you can better fit whatever else you're doing. There's a new 'Nearby Share' mode which lets you easily send information and data to nearby devices like your tablet, Chromebook or computer using Chrome, so you can easily send a document from your phone to your PC, for example. Finally, you can now see older notifications in settings, in case you accidentally swiped one away or ignored it for too long.
The last part of our Android 11 guide will explore the Easter egg - new versions of Android always have one of these, and this one was discovered by users almost as soon as the beta rolled out. This Easter egg is very similar to the one in Android 7, in that it gives you a pet cat to look after. If that sounds weird, it is, but it's pretty fun too. If you want to find out more for yourself, follow our guide below on how to enable the Android 11 Easter Egg. Firstly, head into the Settings app, then click About Phone, then Android Version, then repeatedly click where it says 'Android Version: 11'.
If you do this right, the Android 11 logo should pop up, which is a green dial. Turn this dial clockwise from its default position to You can always turn permissions back on. With Android 11, you get even more security and privacy fixes sent to your phone from Google Play. The same way all your other apps update.
So you get peace of mind. And your device stays armed with the most recent defense. Experience what Android 11 has to offer on devices made for the latest and greatest. From security enhancements to easier ways to get work done, Android 11 has something for everyone.
Voice Access Intuitive labels on apps help you control and navigate your phone, all by speaking out loud. Talkback braille keyboard Type braille using just your Android device.
No additional hardware needed. Lookout Lookout now has two new modes. Scan Document and Food Label help people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily. Opening Lookout also turns on your flashlight, helping users read in low light. Mute during camera capture Developers can use new APIs for apps to mute vibration from ringtones, alarms or notifications. Making it easier for developers to test apps using the latest Android camera2 APIs.
Schedule it to run automatically or while your phone charges as you rest. Your screen switches to grayscale and your notifications go silent with Do Not Disturb. Clock The new bedtime feature in Clock helps you set a healthy sleep schedule.
Track screen time at night and fall asleep to calming sounds. Then wake up to your favorite song. Or use the Sunrise Alarm that slowly brightens your screen to start the day.
Work profile enhancements Get full privacy from IT on your work profile on company-owned devices. Plus new asset management features for IT to ensure security without visibility into personal usage. Connected work and personal apps Connect work and personal apps to get a combined view of your information in places like your calendar or your reminders.
Schedule work profile Easily disconnect from work. With Android 11, you can now set a schedule to automatically turn your work profile on and off. Work tab in more places Use the work tab in more places to share and take actions across work and personal profiles. See work tabs when sharing, opening apps and in settings.
Location access notifications Get a new notification if your IT admin has turned on location services on your managed device. Device controls Easily manage your connected devices all from one spot on your phone. Media controls With Android 11, you can quickly change the device that your media plays on. Android Auto Android Auto now works wirelessly 4 with devices running Android Context-aware Bluetooth airplane mode If you have headphones or hearing aids connected to your phone, bluetooth will stay on if you enable Airplane mode.
Conversations See, respond to and control your conversations across multiple messaging apps. Choose priority conversations that will show up on your lock screen.
Bubbles Pin conversations so they always appear on top of other apps and screens. So you can access the chat anytime or anywhere. Keyboard autofill GBoard gives you suggestions to help fill in forms with the info you use most. Like passwords or your home address. Overview actions On Pixel devices 1 , you can easily copy, save and share info between many apps. Nearby Share Quickly and securely send files, videos, map locations and more to devices nearby.
Works with Android devices, Chromebooks or devices running Chrome browser. One-time permissions Give one-time permissions to apps that need your mic, camera or location. Permissions auto-reset If you haven't used an app in a while, you may not want it to keep accessing your data. Google Play system updates With Android 11, you get even more security and privacy fixes sent to your phone, right from Google Play. So your device stays armed with the most recent defense. Scoped storage Android limits broad access to shared storage for all apps running Android 11, so your info stays better protected.
Resume on reboot Pick up right where you started. Apps run immediately after an update is installed.
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