Alphabet Scoop 091: Android 11 Beta, fixes for Pixel Buds, and Stadia

This week we talk all about Android 11 Beta 1 and what’s changed, as well as whether it’s ready for day-to-day usage. Next we dive into what Google is doing to fix the Pixel Buds, and what’s new for Stadia.

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Hosts:

• Abner Li
• Ben Schoon
• Kyle Bradshaw

Links:

• Google launches Android 11 Beta with focus on ‘People, Controls, and Privacy’
• Here’s everything new in Android 11 Beta 1 [Gallery]
• Have you installed the Android 11 Beta? [Poll]
• Google Pay doesn’t work with Android 11 Beta 1
• What do you think of Android 11’s new media player controls? [Poll]
• Google surveys 2nd-generation Pixel Buds owners about issues
• [Update: Specifics] Google working on ‘Bluetooth stability and connectivity’ fixes for Pixel Buds
• [Update: Rolling out] Pixel Buds firmware 296 update will fix static ‘hissing’ issue
• One month later, Google’s Pixel Buds are both a source of joy and frustration
• Google brings experimental Stadia support to all Android phones, mobile touch controls
• Google Stadia now officially supports OnePlus 5, 6, and 7 series smartphones
• Google Stadia adds fine-tuned, per-device resolution controls
• Google gives everyone who’s ever used Stadia a $10 coupon for any game
• Google Stadia now works on Android TV… at least with a hacky workaround [Video]
• An early version of Ubisoft’s Gods & Monsters was briefly playable on Stadia
• Opinion: Sony’s PlayStation 5 event showed what Google Stadia is missing most
• Destiny 2: Beyond Light is Google Stadia’s first item available for pre-order
• Cyberpunk 2077 will still arrive late on Google Stadia despite larger delay

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