Android 11’s Beta 1 was supposed to make its debut today at the Beta Launch Show. But, because of the ongoing unrest in the U.S., the launch was indefinitely postponed by Google. Despite this, some Google Pixel 4 users have already received the Android 11 Beta 1 update. Although not a lot has changed, the beta update brings in some additional features, as reported by XDA Developers.
The update, for users already on Android 11 Developer Previews, is a 736MB update with build number RPB1.200504.018. The package size will obviously not be the same for users who are currently running Android 10 on their Pixels.
These are some of the new features that are found on the Android 11 Beta 1.
1) New Icon Shapes
Alongside the launch of the Google Pixel 4, Google also announced the Pixel Themes application that let users customize UI elements, including icon shape. With the initial Developer Previews of Android 11, we saw a bunch of new icon shapes. The Beta update now brings in three more icon shapes, namely: Tapered Rectangle, Vessel, and Pebble.
2) Music Player in Quick Setting Panel
Music controls on Android have always rested in the notification panel. But with a new developer option on the Android 11 Beta, titled ‘Media Resumption’, the music control panel can now also be rested within the Quick Settings Panel. When not expanded, the music panel will rest towards the left half whereas the right half will consist of 6 Quick Settings tiles. When expanded, it’ll sit above the Quick Settings Panel.
3) New “Power Menu”
The Android 11 Beta 1 has an updated “Power Menu” that’ll let you do more than just switch off or reboot your phone. The power menu now has “Device Controls” shortcuts that’ll let you “add controls for your connected devices”. While this new feature can not be tested currently, it’s expected to let you control smart devices like smart bulbs or the thermostat right from the power menu without having to dive into the application.
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