Google today launched Android 11, the latest version of its mobile OS, and pushed the source code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Unlike previous major versions, Android 11 is not only arriving as an over-the-air update to Pixel phones first, but also on OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Realme phones “with more partners launching and upgrading devices over the coming months.” Update at…
Here’s how to view the Android 11 statue in AR
September 9, 2020
Google has officially announced Android 11, and the new operating system is already rolling out to Pixel phones. In honor of the release, Google has created a statue that you can view in augmented reality on any Android phone. Dave Burke, Android’s VP of engineering…
Google launches Android 11, rolling out now to Pixel phones
September 8, 2020
Like everything else, 2020’s Android developer previews and betas were impacted by the major goings-on of our time. The cycle notably started a month earlier and it closes a month later than normal, though this is the second year that has occurred. Android 11 today is…
The launch of Android 11 coincides with the quarterly Pixel Feature Drop. In addition to the general platform release, Google’s first-party devices pick up some exclusive features, with the most notable being Live View Location Sharing in Google Maps.
AR-based Live View in Google Maps is integrating with Location Sharing:
If your friends have chosen to share their location with you, simply…
Bloomberg: Apple September event focused on iPad and Apple Watch, iPhone 12 won’t be announced until October
September 8, 2020
Apple just announced its next special event for September 15, inviting people to tune in virtually through the Apple website. While the assumption was that the event would include the iPhone 12 announcement, now reports that the September event will instead focus on Apple…
Google today launched Android 11 for the latest Pixel phones. In addition to new media controls and smart device controls, it features the September security patch. If it hasn’t rolled out to your device, Google has posted the official OTA and factory images.
Beta 3 at…
Android 11 review: An incremental update that needs some polish
September 8, 2020
Android 11 is here, three months after the first public beta was released in June. Not much has changed since then — mostly fixes for some bugs and third-party app troubles, as well as a long-awaited built-in screen recorder. But for the majority of people who didn’t check out the beta, you’ll find a few new features, like new controls for media and devices, improved privacy permissions…
Android 11 has officially arrived today, and it’s already rolling out to Google Pixel owners. As is tradition, there’s also a new statue with Android 11, and for the first time, it can be right in your backyard.
Dave Burke revealed on his Twitter account that the…
Download these Apple September event-inspired iPhone wallpapers
September 8, 2020
On the heels of Apple officially announcing its “Time Flies” September event, AR7 has released some sharp new iPhone wallpapers based on the September event’s blue logo. Head below to download the new artwork.
Minutes after Apple revealed the “Time Flies” event…
Android 11 is here — and not just for Google Pixel phones
September 8, 2020
Android 11 is officially launching today after months of betas — and it’s getting a wider release than expected, with the latest version of the operating coming today not only to Pixel devices but to phones from OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Realme, too.
As expected, the final version of Android 11 is now available to download on the Pixel 2, 3, 3A, 4, and 4A. OnePlus has also confirmed that the…
