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Microsoft finally updates the original Surface Duo to Android 11
Microsoft has updated the original Surface Duo to Android 11 — more than a year after Google released the OS.
'Zero Trust' is the guiding principle of Sikur's latest security-focused smartphone
The Android 11-powered Sikur One can be wiped remotely and includes password-less authentication.
NVIDIA begins rolling out Android 11 update to all Shield TV models
NVIDIA has started rolling out Software Experience Upgrade 9.0 for Shield TV devices.
Motorola's latest Moto G Power features a 50-megapixel camera
Motorola is refreshing the Moto G lineup with an updated Power model.
Motorola expands its budget-friendly phone lineup with the $160 Moto G Pure
Pre-orders for the $160 Android 11 device open on October 14th.
The original Surface Duo will get Android 11 by the end of this year
Microsoft plans to upgrade the original Surface Duo to Android 11 by the end of 2021 — after Android 12 has been released.
Android 11's auto-reset permissions feature is coming to older versions of the OS
Starting in December 2021, Google will begin rolling out that functionality to all devices running Android 6 (Marshmallow) and above.
Qualcomm and ASUS made a phone for Snapdragon Insiders
The $1,499 handset comes with a pair of Master & Dynamic true wireless ANC earbuds.
Motorola is trying that 'your phone can be a PC' thing again
Motorola's new 'Ready For' platform for the Edge Plus smartphone creates a desktop-style experience on a monitor or TV.
Samsung's Android 11 and One UI 3 rollout begins with the Galaxy S20
The Galaxy Note20, Z Fold2, Z Flip, Note10, Fold and S10 series are getting One UI 3.0 in the coming weeks.
Android 11 can show personal events in your work Calendar
Your colleagues and Workspace admins won't see your personal data.
Google Pixel 5 review: An off year for Pixel fans
Google’s approach to Android is as charming as ever, and at $700, the Pixel 5 is one of the least expensive Pixels ever, at least if you discount all those deliberately lower-end ‘a’ phones. And now that 5G networks are widely available, you can finally use a Pixel to tap into them. Those are all good things, but Google has a problem: There's now a handful of excellent phones in the same price range, and I'm not convinced the Pixel 5 has what it takes to beat them.
Android Auto is glitchy in Android 11
Android Auto in Android 11 appears to have numerous glitches, including sound problems, a missing Calendar app and even temporarily bricking phones.
Android 11 is here and brings built-in screen recording at last
Months after the Android 11 beta was released in June, the final version is finally here and ready to roll out to consumer devices.
Android 11 review: An incremental update that needs some polish
And, honestly I found the lock screen controls more convenient. Obviously I haven’t used Android 11 long enough for that to happen yet, but I appreciate it in theory. Android 11 is here, three months after the first public beta was released in June.
Android 11 will offer wireless Android Auto features on most phones
Once Android 11 rolls out, the list of phones that can use wireless Android Auto will grow considerably. Google has updated Android Auto’s FAQ page (as spotted by 9to5Google) to add that almost all devices installed with the upcoming mobile OS will get the capability to connect to compatible in-car entertainment systems without a wire. The updated page also notes that your phone must support 5GHz WiFi for wireless connection to work.
Google's Android TV dongle might arrive alongside new software
Google's Android TV dongle has surfaced again in code, and it now looks like the device might ship when Android 11 is ready.
Twitter DMs will be easier to access in Android 11
Twitter DMs will be available from virtually anywhere in Android 11.
Engadget Podcast: Diving into the Android 11 beta with Florence Ion
Devindra and Cherlynn are joined by Florence Ion to tear into the Android 11 beta. Are the OS' updates helpful or messy? How does it compare to iOS? Plus, expect some hardcore Android geekery.
Android 11 beta is now available for OnePlus 8 devices
The first non-Pixel phone that can try out the beta version of Android 11 is the OnePlus 8 -- but you'll have to erase all of your data to install it.
