Frequently, running Android apps on your Chromebook may require a specific version of Android installed, and if you happen to have an older version, many app updates not work with your Chromebook. So, it’s important to have the latest Android and Chrome OS versional installed in order to stay clear for App compatibility.

With the latest Chrome OS 90 update, your Chromebook will automatically support Android 11 paving the way for most compatible apps and services. Currently, the update is still in development mode and nearing its public release timeline, but as per the rumour mill, most Chromebooks will be compatible and get Android 11 support once updated.

Notable brands include Samsung, Dell, Asus, Acer, HP, Lenovo, among others, all of which will be compatible with the new Chrome OS 90 and Android 11 update. For now, a full list of Chromebooks that can update to the latest Chrome OS 90 and support Android 11 desktop features has been revealed, and here are the full models per brand.

List of Chromebooks eligible for Android 11 and Chrome OS 90 updates

Acer Chromebooks

• Acer Chromebook 11 C670
• Acer Chromebook 11 C732
• Acer Chromebook 11 C732L
• Acer Chromebook 11 C732LT
• Acer Chromebook 11 C732T
• Acer Chromebook 11 CB311-8H
• Acer Chromebook 11 CB311-8HT
• Acer Chromebook 13
• Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431
• Acer Chromebook 14 CP5-471
• Acer Chromebook 15 C910
• Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532
• Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1H
• Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT
• Acer Chromebook 311
• Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L)
• Acer Chromebook 314 (C933LT)
• Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
• Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT)
• Acer Chromebook 315
• Acer Chromebook 315 (CB315-3H)
• Acer Chromebook 315 (CB315-3HT)
• Acer Chromebook 512 C851
• Acer Chromebook 512 C851T
• Acer Chromebook 712 (C871)
• Acer Chromebook CXI3
• Acer Chromebook R11
• Acer Chromebook R13
• Acer Chromebook Spin 11 CP311-1H
• Acer Chromebook Spin 11 CP311-1HN
• Acer Chromebook Spin 11 R751T
• Acer Chromebook Spin 13
• Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CB311-2H)
• Acer Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H
• Acer Chromebook Spin 511
• Acer Chromebook Spin 512 R851TN
• Acer Chromebook Spin 513
• Acer Chromebook Spin 514
• Acer Chromebook Spin 712
• Acer Chromebook Spin 713
• Acer Chromebox CXI4

Asus Chromebooks

• Asus Chromebook C202SA
• Asus Chromebook C300SA
• Asus Chromebook C425
• Asus Chromebook Flip C100PA
• Asus Chromebook Flip C101PA
• Asus Chromebook Flip C204
• Asus Chromebook Flip C214
• Asus Chromebook Flip C302
• Asus Chromebook Flip C434
• Asus Chromebook Flip C436FA
• Asus Chromebook Tablet CT100
• Asus Chromebox 3
• Asus Chromebox 4
• Asus Fanless Chromebox

Dell Chromebooks

• Dell Chromebook 11 3380
• Dell Chromebook 13 3380
• Dell Chromebook 13 7310
• Dell Chromebook Enterprise Latitude 7410

Samsung Chromebooks

• Samsung Chromebook 3
• Samsung Chromebook 4
• Samsung Chromebook Plus
• Samsung Chromebook Plus V2
• Samsung Chromebook Pro
• Samsung Chromebook+
• Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
• Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2

Google Chromeboooks

• Google Chromebook Pixel
• Google Pixel Slate
• Google Pixelbook
• Google Pixelbook Go

Lenovo Chromebooks

• Lenovo Chromebook 100e
• Lenovo Chromebook 100e (2nd Gen)
• Lenovo Chromebook 11
• Lenovo Chromebook 300e (2nd Gen)
• Lenovo Chromebook 500e
• Lenovo Chromebook 500e (2nd Gen)
• Lenovo Chromebook C340-11
• Lenovo Chromebook S340-14
• Lenovo Chromebook Tablet 10e
• Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook
• Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet
• Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 51 Chromebook
• Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook 11e
• Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook 11e (3rd gen)
• Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook 13
• Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga Chromebook 11e
• Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga Chromebook C13
• Lenovo Yoga Chromebook N23

Having rolled out a 2nd beta update recently, Android 11 is still work in progress. But as revealed by the search engine giant, 8th September will be the day a final compiled Android 11 version will see daylight.

The reveal was made through a Video published by Google (now deleted) during its online smart home summit. Although the reveal was accidental, stable Android versions have always met the launch pad in September.

September 8th in particular has previously been shared by two releases, Android 10 and 9. Now with Android 11, it means Google’s plans haven’t been affected by the current COVID19 Pandemic even when its annual developer conference was canceled.

So, now that the Android 11 stable release is scheduled to launch in September, purchasing a Smartphone that supports the new OS will require you to look through the list of great 2020 releases, if not continue enjoying a blend of Android 10 that is available on most mid-range releases.

Among the new features, Security takes a notch-stand as design tweaks are drops from the previous Android Q Beta release and were ignored in the official Android 10 release. With Google Pixel users getting an early taste of Android 11, here are 5 cool features tagged to the Beta version of the OS.

Scheduled Dark Mode

Dark mode is a new trend of Smartphone usage that decreases chances of eye strains and high battery usage on a phone by giving apps a dark texture on run time.

Apps like WhatsApp, Twitter, and Instagram now have full dark mode options to cope with the new trend that not only ensures low battery usage but also tags along health benefits.

Well, Android 11’s dark mode feature will allow users to toggle between light and dark mode with the ability to set particular times when lights should go dark.

Improved Permissions

The more developers join the open-source community where Android is a popular resource, It’s the more Apps request for permissions to execute specific tasks to enable specific functions.

From Android 8.0, App permissions were improved in a fashion that before an App is run, it’s usage permissions are displayed to the user who can either accept or deny access to specific functionalities.

In Android 11, a user now has even more power over what apps can do by making permissions more strict. For Instance, a user can choose to grant the App one-time access to a feature or simply have access when the App is open.

Chat Bubbles

Popup Chat Bubbles are most evidenced with Facebook’s Messenger app, but Android 11 is enabling this functionality for every IM App on your Smartphone. This means, you can read and reply your WhatsApp messages without directly opening the App

At the moment Chat Bubbles can only be used by Google messages and Gmail since the operating system is still in Beta mode.

To open Chat Bubbles all you have to do is long-press a message in the notification panel, then it will be opened in-form of a chat bubble similar to the Facebook Messenger-style.

Copy-Paste is now in the Notifications Pane

Unlike all previous Android versions from the first version released in 2008 where copy-paste was a long press procedure. Android 11 ships the feature as a notification bar option to copy or paste Items on your Smartphone.

For Instance, if you wish to copy an image from WhatsApp to your Email composer, all you do is hit Copy on the notification bar, visit the mailbox composer and tap paste (notification button changes to paste) to attach the current clipboard image.

At the moment, the Google Pixel doesn’t have wireless charging capabilities, but Samsung’s line of flagships do. This implies that the feature will be more effective when Wireless charging is adopted by all major Android manufacturers.

Android 11 release dates

At the moment, Android 11 Beta is available for Google Pixel users as the Pixel 5 is expected to be the first Smartphone to ship the operating system. This means Android 11 will be launched between the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2020.

With more features expected to ship with the OS, Google’s dedication to this particular release lies in the ability for users to have more control over their data and ride to a vast features path for all apps on the platform.