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This week, we're diving into the Android 11 Beta, which Andy and Flo are both using on their Pixel devices. We'll also talk about why YouTube's commitment to amplifying black creators on its network is too little too late, and we'll tell you about Alphabet's pilot program for delivering library books by drone.

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• The Verge: Android 11: Conversations, Bubbles, and Making Sense of Complexity

• Google: Android 11 Beta is available today

• YouTube Official Blog: Susan Wojcicki: My mid-year update to the YouTube community

• Washington Post: Google-backed drones will drop library books so kids in Virginia can do their summer reading