Android 11 Beta is available for download today, with a revamped conversation tool, improved notification menus, and several upgrades over the Android 10 operating system currently found in many new smartphones and flagship smartphones Revealed

In the latest announcement on the Android Developers Blog, Android 11 is "more human-centric and expressive," with dedicated conversation notifications and other apps similar to Facebook Messenger's long-running Chat Heads feature that It emphasizes features like clever floating bubbles that keep text chains visible when

Along with that, notification types are more clearly labeled, giving you more control over preset settings, such as alert notifications versus silent notifications

This time around, the Android device will be able to use the Android apps and contacts that trigger the notifications

This Android 11 beta also places more emphasis on Smart Home and media control A new device control panel provides quick access to connected smart home gadgets Meanwhile, media playback controls have been added to Quick Settings, making it more convenient to adjust audio and video content, whether streaming to wireless earbuds, Bluetooth headphones, TV, speakers, or other home entertainment devices Now

As for Android 11's security features for users, there is a new permission that allows apps one-time access to the phone's microphone, camera, and location If the app is not used for an extended period of time, the permissions are automatically reset

Android 11 has a number of small but useful additions, from a revamped Power menu (with quick access to Google Pay and a toggle for smart home devices) to a built-in screen recording feature that Pixel users will appreciate, to a more streamlined screenshot UI There are many more small but useful additions

Before proceeding, note that the Android 11 beta requires a Pixel 2 or later Google device to install Another caveat is that beta software can be buggy

We are currently testing the beta on the Pixel 4 and while there are no major issues to report yet, there will likely be complaints as users and developers spend more time with early builds of the upcoming Android OS

With that in mind, here's how to download the Android 11 beta right now

1 pick up your Pixel 2 or new Google phone and make sure it is turned on

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3 Click "Enroll in the Android Beta program

4 Sign in with the same account you used for Pixel Shortly thereafter, you should receive an update alert on your phone

5 Accept the update and follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the Android 11 beta version