Alphabet Scoop 099: Android 11 launch, Pixel 5 rumors, and Surface Duo vs Fold 2 vs Razr 5G

This week we talk about the stable launch of Android 11 and everything around the release, as well as the latest Pixel 5 rumors. We end by discussing the merits/downsides of the Microsoft Surface Duo, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, and Motorola Razr 5G.

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Abner Li
Ben Schoon
Kyle Bradshaw

Links:

Google launches Android 11, rolling out now to Pixel phones
Pixel Feature Drop brings AR location sharing in Google Maps Live View
Android 11 statue can be viewed in AR, complete with a red velvet cake recipe
Google keeping Android Beta Program open for pre-release Android 11 updates
Oppo will debut ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 next week, beta released today
Xiaomi and Realme open limited Android 11 previews
OxygenOS 11 open beta w/ Android 11 is now available for OnePlus 8 series
[Update: Supported vehicles] ‘AAWireless’ dongle aims to bring Android Auto Wireless to your car
Android 11 brings wireless Android Auto to all phones
Google Pixel 5 leak shows off speckled rear, ‘5s’ possibly distinguishes between 5G models
Ex-Pixel camera lead Marc Levoy on using the same sensor, working at Google, and what’s next
Surface Duo review roundup: An expensive multitasking mixed bag
Moto Razr 5G first impressions roundup: A slightly improved novelty

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