Google rolls out Android 11 beta with a focus on improving privacy

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New one-time permissions feature in Android 11 allows users to give apps access camera, microphone and location for one time only

Google has officially released Android 11 beta after a series of developer previews. Android 11 beta is currently available for select Pixel devices and primarily focuses on three key themes: priva...

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