

Battery percentage now shown in Always-On Display.Richer messaging notifications, where a full conversation can be seen within a notification, full-scale images, and smart replies akin to Google's new app, Reply.

New transitions for switching between apps, or activities within apps.A new "Lockdown" mode which disables biometric authentication once activated.A "screenshot" button has been added to the power options.Battery Saver no longer shows an orange overlay on the notification and status bars.The "dock" now has a semi-transparent background.The clock has moved to the left of the notification bar.New user interface for the quick settings menu.Project Mainline, allows core OS components to be updated via the Google Play Store, without requiring a complete system update.Support for the WPA3 Wi-Fi security protocol.Better support for biometric authentication in apps.A native MIDI API, allowing interaction with music controllers.Support for aptX Adaptive, LHDC, LLAC, CELT and AAC LATM codecs.Support for the AV1 video codec, the HDR10+ video format and the Opus audio codec.Dynamic depth format for photos, which allow changing background blur after taking a photo.Floating settings panel, that allows changing system settings directly from apps.Sharing shortcuts, which allow sharing content with a contact directly.Background (idle) access to camera, microphone and sensors disabled for more privacy protection with the side effect of disabling antitheft software.Limited access to non-resettable device identifiers.Background apps can no longer jump into the foreground.New permissions required to access location in background and to access photo, video and audio files.Revamped full-screen gesture navigation with new app open/close animations.
