The Android 10 was a significant advancement in the operating system environment and has impacted the users. With Android 10, Google stopped its operating system and formed new portions on the streams of mobile apps. The Android 10 is committed to its growth and maturity graph, which is supported in multiple ways and affects the mobile app market. For the Android 11 developers, the same concepts are now being adopted, and mobile app services have become a seamless development in the industry.
Notably, Android 11 provides a host of new applications, such as 5G and foldable upgrades, call screening APIs, new media and camera capabilities, machine learning, and more. So, let’s dive into the extensive features offered by Android 11 and how Android 11 will impact the Mobile App Development process for many mobile app development companies.
The below-mentioned image represents the statistics that in June 2021, the Android 11 operating system version had a share of around 17.7 percent amongst all mobile Android devices worldwide. Thus, it ranked second after Android 10.
Source: Statista
What Are Android 11 Features?
Improved Messaging
The new update will change the user’s texting experience. For messaging applications, several functionalities have been introduced. Chat Bubbles have already been introduced in which all ongoing texts or discussions are buried on the side of the screen in tiny bubbles. You need to click on the bubble to open it if you want to read a message. Furthermore, a discussion area is developed in the communication panel to provide you with real-time communications. It will consist of all the conversations you have made. You can even send pictures from the notification bar while replying to a message.
Built-In Screen Recorder
Many apps record your phone’s screen in the Google Play Store. Hence, an in-built screen recorder within the Android 11 version might seem a little late to the party, but it is worth the hype. In the Quick Settings tile lives the screen recording function. To begin logging, tap the Screen Record tool, which provides you several options. Of course, the need for the usage of this tool depends on the user. A UI and toggle for audio recording and video touches are also provided to the built-in screen recorder.
One-Time Permission
If you look back at Android 10, how app permissions were handled was one of the main things. Android 10 provided users with much more control over and access to apps. Android 11 is still riding on the same train. Now, when the application requests authorization to use complex features, the user can access them once. Then, during the use of the application, the program will use the permission. And the authorization will be withdrawn when you leave the app.
Different Screen Type Adaptations
Foldable smartphones are a ground-breaking invention in the mobile development industry. The OS 11 is designed to run these foldable devices effortlessly. In addition, Android 11 comes with a “hinge angle API sensor” to make it easy for programs to detect the folding phone’s hinge. This information enables developers to alter their apps to work around the hinge and create new experiences.
5G Preparation
Android 11 version has added a very significant “Dynamic Meterdness API” to facilitate smooth processing. It would allow the full use of 5G by cell phones. The API can access high-quality images and videos, and other details linked with 5G technology. This all will be detected once the API detects that your device is connected to unlimited 5G. Moreover, OS 11 is responsible for handling all the technologies and will also improve faster downloads, quick transfer of files, and you will also have no buffering problems.
Now that we have explored the Android 11 features let’s focus on how these additions will impact your existing application.
What Are The Impacts Of Android 11 Features?
User’s Restrictions
Generally, while launching an application, the user is asked to authorize access to several resources like camera, microphone, and location. However, Android 11 has included a new feature because of user data safety, namely one-time authorization. If you select this option, the app receives access to the resources, and it ends up losing all access when closed. The other permits will work in the same manner.
Improved Data Security
Applications generally collect user information and are susceptible to vulnerability. Android 11 has made data security even tighter with advanced security enhancements like Biotechnology, Harding Platform, Security Storage, etc. The app developers are therefore needed to test their application for these updates to avoid app crashes.
Low Data Redundancy
Before Android 11, two distinct redundant copies were generated when two apps required the same data set, which needed more storage and increased network load. Rather than creating a particular duplicate for each application, Android 11 allows both applications to use the same data settings.
Image And Camera Improvements
Android 11 comes with a high-efficiency image format (HEIF) storage facility that utilizes lossy compression technology to decrease APK size and reduce network impacts. It is helpful for both images and animations to be displayed. In addition to an external library, Android 11 permits the app’s usage of a recently announced API, i.e., the NDK API, to employ native graphic code for image decoding or encoding.
Seamless App Compatibility Testing
The program’s compatibility is one of the developers’ primary concerns, and they expect them to monitor its behavior change. Android 11 simplified the procedure and facilitated the monitoring and testing. In addition, it enables the developer to handle such modifications as force-enabled and disabled changes in the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), thus freeing the developer from the recompilation of apps for basic feature testing.
Conclusion
Android 11 offers users as well as developers better tools. As a result, it has become more interesting to create a mobile app. Moreover, nowadays, users want a more complex application with higher performance to respond to innovations and user requirements. That’s the reason Android 11 features prove to be highly beneficial to both developers and users.
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Akshay Dhiman
Chief Technical Officer
The Chief Operating Officer of ForceBolt and a decisive leader who possesses a wide array of technical skills and management skills to implement operational changes by working at different levels of development. Being enthusiastic and technology proficient, he understands the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest technological transformations and provides competitive, scalable and efficient solutions. He has a good command of technical language and possesses good communication skills. Being a leader makes him a good team player, and he resonates with his priorities well.
