T-Mobile is developing Android 11 for these Samsung Galaxy devices [List]
Recently, we’ve reported T-Mobile‘s Android 11 update release plan for Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphones in the US. As per the report, the carrier has approved Android 11 builds for Galaxy S20 models and it will start rolling out within this week.
Aside from the Galaxy S20 series phones, various Samsung devices are eligible to get the Android 11 upgrade. Meanwhile, T-Mobile and device manufacturer – Samsung has already started developing the Android 11 version for multiple devices of the Galaxy Note series, S series, A series, tablets as well as foldable.
Adding to this, Samsung has already started to roll out Android 11 based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 series smartphones globally. The Galaxy S20 series users from various smartphone markets are receiving the One UI 3.0 update.
READ MORE: T-Mobile will start rolling out Android 11 update for Samsung Galaxy S20 within this week
As per the official One UI 3.0 roadmap of Samsung, the international Galaxy Note 20, Note 10, S10, and Z Flip 5G model will get the Android 11 update from January next year while the mid-range phones will start getting this update starting March 2021. But, T-Mobile has not announced the Android 11 update rollout schedule for its branded Samsung Galaxy devices.
One UI 3.0 is based on Android 11 and comes with several new changes in the user interface that reflects on the notification panel, app drawer, Settings menu, lock screen, and for improved the user experience.
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Below, you can check the complete list of Samsung devices that are eligible to receive the Android 11 based One UI 3.0 update.
GALAXY NOTE SERIES ANDROID 11 DEVICE LIST:
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note 20 5G
- Galaxy Note 10 5G
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy Note 10
GALAXY S-SERIES ANDROID 11 DEVICE LIST:
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20+ 5G
- Galaxy S20 5G
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10e
GALAXY A-SERIES ANDROID 11 DEVICE LIST:
- Galaxy A71 5G
- Galaxy A51
GALAXY TAB ANDROID 11 DEVICE LIST:
- Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G
- Galaxy Tab S7 5G
GALAXY FOLDABLE DEVICES ANDROID 11 DEVICE LIST:
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Google is preparing to bring contextual video search support to the Circle to Search feature. AndroidAuthority spotted strings in the latest Google app for Android suggesting the potential arrival of contextual video search support.
In the recent past, Google significantly improved the Circle to Search feature. It added quickly sharing clipped on-screen items, song search, and QR code scanning support. Now, Circle to Search is preparing to upgrade with video search support.
Google’s AI-powered Circle to Search tool will allow you to search within any video. You will be able to trigger Circle to Search on locally stored videos apart from those available on the internet and social media.
Earlier this year, Samsung debuted the Circle to Search feature with the Galaxy S24 series. The company announced that the function will remain exclusive to select Galaxy and Pixel phones till October 2024.
In the meantime, Samsung and Google updated their Galaxy and Pixel phones with Circle to Search feature. Galaxy phones received it with the One UI 6.1 update, while Pixel phones added it with the June 2024 Feature Drop.
Recently, Samsung released Circle to Search for Galaxy A55 and A35. The AI-powered search tool is now available on a wide array of Pixel and Galaxy phones. Google is also preparing to optimize it for Android so a vast audience can make use of it.
Google is working to make Circle to Search functional with messaging bubbles in Android 15. Currently, the unique way to search doesn’t function when a messaging bubble is active, but that will change in a future Android 15 release.
MishaalRahman spotted code in the Android 15 source code that enables Circle to Search to be run when messaging bubbles have been expanded. This development indicates that Google is aware of the limitations and working to address them soon.
Circle to Search won’t activate if you have a messaging bubble active on the screen. It renders the user opt for an alternate way to search like opening Chrome. It becomes frustrating if you have to search for something right from the chat bubble.
It’s worth noting that the required code debuted in Android 15 Beta 4. The company has not used it in Android 15 nor the latest Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 release. Mishaal activated the feature manually by making some changes in the code.
Android currently doesn’t allow the home button or navigation handle to be long-pressed if a messaging bubble is active. Google would simply make improvements in this aspect so the handle/home button to be long-pressed.
Messaging bubbles
Google introduced the messaging bubbles feature in Android 11. This feature allows Android smartphone users to have active conversations floating as bubbles on top of other apps, making it easier to multitask while chatting.
Circle to Search is reportedly coming to more Android devices next month. In an exciting development, Tecno announced that the Circle to Search will be available on its new foldable, the Phantom V Fold 2, starting October 2024.
Samsung debuted Circle to Search with the Galaxy S24 series. It’s developed by Google in close partnership with the Galaxy maker. Google also expanded the feature to all of its Tensor-powered Pixel smartphones with Feature Drop.
We knew Circle to Search wouldn’t be available on non-Galaxy and Pixel phones till this October. Samsung already announced the availability of this feature will remain limited to certain phones made by either Samsung or Google.
It seems Samsung may have reached an agreement with Google. In order to showcase Galaxies supreme in the Android ecosystem, both firms may have restricted the expansion of the Circle to Search for at least 10 months.
Google has been regularly working to optimize Circle to Search for all Android phones. As it’s coming to Tecno phone next month, we expect other leading vendors including Xiaomi, Vivo, OnePlus, and OPPO will also be joined.
Well, Google hasn’t officially announced the expansion of Circle to Search. As Tecno is also a Google partner, this spirited claim couldn’t be untrue. Pay attention, Google has an ambitious plan to fuel 200 million Androids with Circle to Search.