Last week it was announced the liberation of the new version of Android 11 and after that Google also released the Go version of this new branch of Android.
For those who are unfamiliar with Android Go, you should know that is a simplified version of Android designed for low-end and ultra-budget smartphones.
It is designed for smartphones with 2GB of RAM or less. This way has platform optimizations designed to reduce mobile data usage (including enabling Data Saver mode by default) and a special suite of Google mobile services designed to consume less resources and bandwidth
The interface of the operating system differs from the main Android, with the quick settings panel that gives more importance to information about battery, mobile data limit and available storage; the recent applications menu with a modified design limited to four applications (to reduce RAM consumption), and an application programming interface (API) to allow mobile operators to implement data tracking and recharges within from the Android settings menu.
One of the biggest new features is that Android 11 Go is supposed to work on devices with 2GB of RAM or less.
In addition, Google clarifies that OEMs have to decide if they want to put Android 11 Go on a device instead of Android 10 Go, which contradicts what was suggested in a document obtained by the XDA developers in July. Google will not provide any examples of devices that may benefit from the update.
According to Google, apps will also launch 20% faster than in the Android 10 Go edition. The Android 11 Go edition adds a gesture-based navigation system that you can use to navigate the phone's user interface world.
On Android 11 (Go edition), apps launch 20 percent faster than on Android 10 (Go edition), making it easy to switch between apps without the phone getting stuck.
All over the world, people use different messaging apps to keep in touch, so they often find themselves switching between them to chat with family and friends. Now Android 11 (Go edition) shows all your conversations in a dedicated space in the notification section. This means you can view, reply to, and manage your conversations with family and friends in one place, no matter what apps they use.
As for the news that accompany this new version of Android 11 Go, We can find several that were implemented in Android 11.
For example it will move all your conversations to through multiple messaging apps to a dedicated space in the notification section. This allows you to view, respond to, and control conversations across multiple messaging applications in one place.
Another novelty of Android 11 Go is that there are new privacy and security controls that allow you to decide how and when your device data is shared. Android 11 offers even more granular controls for the most sensitive permissions.
Such as for example the power to grant unique access permissions to applications such as microphone, camera or location, for current use only.
Also Safe Folder is integrated, which is a new Google Files feature that protect personal files so that they do not open or access them by storing them in a 4-digit PIN encrypted folder.
We can also find improvements in sliding between appsAs devices with larger screens become more common, Android 11 Go helps you take advantage of more screen real estate for your favorite apps. With gesture-based navigation, you can go to the home screen, navigate back, and seamlessly switch between apps with simple swipes.
Finally if you want to know more about it about this new version of Android 11 Go, you can check the official announcement In the following link.