Android Q is the next version of Google’s operating system after the release of Android 9.0 Pie last year, so we could also refer to it as Android 10.0. Like each new version, we are going to find several improvements for the operating system, some new and others that internalize improvements that other manufacturers have been implementing through their respective customization layers.
Summary
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- 1 Story
- 2 News
- 3 When it arrives
- 4 timeline and updates
- 5 More Control
- 6 Sources
History
The 13 of March of 2019 , Google released the first beta version of Android Q exclusively on their phones Pixel . The beta version was extended to first-generation Google Pixel devices due to popular demand.4 A total of six beta versions are planned to be released, prior to the final release, which is currently scheduled for August 2019.56 According to the Android news portal Police, more phones will support Android Q beta this year, compared to previous Android Pie beta.7
News
The news that Android “Q” includes so far are:
- Dark mode throughout the system.
- Support to operate with 5G network band.
- Introduction of Focus Mode. (Digital Wellbeing is renewed with this option, a “do not disturb” mode to establish which applications should not distract the user).
- Introduction of Live Caption. (This option will automatically add subtitles to any * Introduction of a new function called Bubbles. (Integrated within the notification system, these bubbles essentially float on top of other content on the screen, allowing the user to do things quickly and easily. , such as replying to messages).
- On-screen pressure intensity control. (It allows to detect the intensity with which the user presses the screen of the device).
- Share the password of a WiFi network to which the device is connected by QR code.
- Two performance modes. (High Performance will prioritize speed and Low Latency will prioritize a lower latency ideal for video games, and also for calls or video calls).
- Selection of colors in the theme.
- Native 3D facial recognition support.
- Improved permission management.
- Greater speed and efficiency in Google Assistant.
- Desktop mode. (It will allow to replicate the content of the smartphone screen on an external monitor through its own interface).
- Google incorporates Pixel Themes. (An application that allows customization of the appearance of system icons).
- Screen recording natively.
- Support for WiFi 6 and WPA3.
- New access permissions on background photos, video and audio files.
- Background apps can no longer jump to the foreground.
- Improve privacy: Limit access to non-resettable device identifiers.
- Share shortcuts, which allow you to share content with a contact directly.
- Floating configuration panel, which allows you to change the system configuration directly from the applications.
- Dynamic depth format for photos, allowing you to change the background blur after taking a photo.
- Support for TLS 1.3 that offers greater security and loads secure websites up to 40% faster.
- Foldable phone holder. (Some particular improvements come in the form of how apps are resized, adding support for switching apps across multiple screens.)
- Support for AV1 video codec, HDR10 + video format, and Opus audio codec.
- A native MIDI API, allowing interaction with music controllers.
- Foldable smartphone designs for apps and for Android itself.
- Improvements in Google Play Protect.
- Improvements in device security and privacy.
When it reaches
According to Google, this year they have very defined plans in terms of development, beta testing and the official launch of Android Q. The goal is to launch six beta versions before releasing the final version of the operation during the third quarter of year, at which time its final name is also revealed.
timeline and updates
As you can see in this graph, betas 2, 3 and 4 are scheduled for the beginning of each month (April, May and June), and later the pace of publication will change until reaching the final version of Android Q in the fall. The objective of the first beta that has just been launched now is more than anything to reveal the first details of Android Q and start receiving comments on its stability and possible problems.
- Beta 1 (initial release, beta)
- Beta 2 (update, beta)
- Beta 3 (update, beta)
- Beta 4 (final APIs and official SDK, opening for compatible apps in Play Store, beta)
- Beta 5 (trial version candidate)
- Beta 6 (candidate for final version)
- Final version published in AOSP and ecosystem
More Control
Other new features of Android Q come to prevent applications in the background from opening on their own to capture the user’s attention when they are using their mobile. This jump to the foreground is usually done, for example, to show advertising or advertisements, which can be quite annoying.
From now on, applications will no longer be able to launch these types of ads while they are in the background. They can only attract the user’s attention in case of incoming calls, alarms or notifications classified by the user as “high priority”, which will be the only ones that will appear in full screen
