Quote:Google released Android 11 Beta 2 earlier this month, hitting the Platform Stability milestone. This means that the search giant has finalized the features and system behavior of the OS and will concentrate on bug fixes and stability improvements. The first of the bug-fixing updates is rolling out today, with the company releasing Beta 2.5 to users.
 
The update is a minor one with a few fixes for audio issues and notification drawer problems. The release also fixes a flickering screen issue on some Pixel devices, which was noticeable on the Pixel 4 and 4 XL when the 90Hz Smooth Display mode was enabled. The responses on the Issue Tracker suggest that the Beta 2 update worsened the problem, so it will be a welcome fix for those that have been suffering from the issue. [...]
 
The second beta also added a few new features such as the ability to capture audio in screen recordings and a cleaner share menu. The company also confirmed that it will not be bringing support for long screenshots in the OS.
 
The third developer beta is expected sometime in August, which will also be the release candidate for the OS. This is when the Mountain View giant will also release the finalized SDK to developers. Android 11 is slated to launch in the third quarter of this year. A slide in one of the ‘Hey Google Smart Home Summit’ presentations suggested that the company will release the update to Pixel devices on September 8. However, the video containing that slide was taken down.