Release Date, New Features and Rumors of New Android Version Android Q

So many people all around the world are now eagerly waiting for Google’s Android 10 Q which is slated to release in 2019 and we have already started to hear about some of its major new features. In this article we are going to discuss what to expect and when from Android 10. People around the world are now focusing on Google’s Android Q release data and features although the last update, Android 9 Pie is still slowly rolling out to smartphones after its launch in last August.

So many of the Android app development companies are waiting for the new version of Android mobile operating system which will be known as Android 10 as it is the next milestone of Google. Now the questions which arise are: - When will Android Q come out? What will be its new features? Which phones can download Android 10? What dessert will the company pick for the name? Etc. In this article, we are giving answers to these questions based on historical data and leaks and we will get more clarity on what Android 10 offers from the Google I/O which is going to happen in next few months. We know that it’s a bit too early to talk about Android Q or Android 10 but due to some leaks we can discuss few things about it.

What will be the Official Name of Android 10?

Although there are many options with Google to name Android 10 but right now we don’t know what exactly Google will pick. For Android 10, the below are the desert possibilities which we have right now: -

• Queen of Puddings
• Android Quesito (ke-see-toe)
• Android Quindim
• Android Quiche
• Android Qottab (Ghottab)
• Quince (kwins)
• Quarabiya (Kurabiye)
• Queijadas

Most of these names are not easy to remember hence we expect that Google may pick Android Queen as it is easy to pronounce and remember. Some people are also saying that Google might not pick a dessert name this time. Let’s see.

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When Android 10 is Coming?

Android release schedule is almost same each year. Hence it won’t be much different for Android 10 Q. Generally, we have seen the first developer preview rolling out sometime in March. Then at Google I/O in May, Google releases another developer preview with some more information about its new features and changes and then finally in the month of August 2019, we will see the latest Android version on your phones. Till now Google has not announced its release date hence we don’t have any official confirmation yet. Looking at the trend Google is following since KitKat, we might get Android Q on or before August 6. Let’s now discuss about the top expected Android 10 Q features.

Top Expected Android 10 Q Features

Proper announcement about Android Q will be in Google I/O on 7 May but some of its features have already come to light and it’s possible we could be looking at the death of the back button on Android. When we talk about Android Q features, the most reliable source of information we have is XDA developers. They recently managed to get hold of super early build of Android Q with Feb 2019 security patches. Below are some of the features that you might see on Android Q: -

• Dark Mode: One thing which is coming out about Android Q is that it is getting a system wide dark mode. In Android Pie, dark mode is somewhat inconsistent and now it won’t matter what screen you are on as it will work everywhere. For the apps which don’t support it, Android 10 will include an options to force the dark mode on them although this may break some apps.
• Desktop Mode: It is expected that Android 10 will get a Desktop Mode which will be like Samsung Dex and Huawei’s Projection Mode. This will provide a PC-like experience, completed with a standard desktop and full-sized apps. Although smartphones are very convenient as compared to desktops but sometimes we really need a PC to do things more faster.
• Foldable Phone Support: When Samsung announced its all-new foldable phone, Galaxy F or Galaxy X, Google has announced that Android Q will support Android devices with foldable displays. Now many more companies are planning to launch foldable smartphones. That’s why Google has declared that they welcome the idea of introducing more foldable smartphones in the Android market and will make sure that end users get better services. Google have introduced various new update in their battery feature, where the turned off screen will automatically get on the battery saving mode. This will enable Android users to enjoy amazing services at lower battery consumption. Going with the same thought, they have introduced various new updates in their battery feature, where the turned off screen will automatically get on the battery saving mode.
• Boosted Privacy: Android Q is highly expected to continue enhancing security features that Google rolled out with Android Pie. For example, now you will be able to choose whether or not the apps can access the location while they are running in the background. Also when an app uses your location data, microphone or camera, you will see an icon for that in the notification bar. It will tell you which app is using which permission. The leaked Android 10 build also reveals a new dedicated Privacy Page in the Settings menu. It shows the exact number of apps that are accessing your contacts, SMS and other personal sensitive information.
• Face ID like Facial Recognition: The XDA team discovered many strings which indicate that Android 10 Q will have an in-built facial recognition feature. It means that smartphones that already sport a face unlock system will get native support from Google. Also this inbuilt facial recognition support also means the app and payment authentication will be through the face which will enhance the security of the devices.
• Turn Off All the Sensors:  Right now, Android Pie has a lockdown mode which can disable the fingerprint sensor but we guess that Android Q is going to have some kind of a super lockdown mode. The leaked build includes a Sensors Off toggle button which puts the device into Airplane mode and disables all the sensors on the phone. We hope that it will also let the users to disable sensors like Gyroscope and Accelerometer which are not visible to the naked eyes.

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Conclusion:

We have just discussed about the expected Android Q features which are expected to be rolled out in the new Android 10 Q which Google is going to release sometime in 2019 probably in its Google I/O in May. Other than these features, people also want that Google should improve the gesture navigation which they have added in Android Pie. They should make it easier to switch between apps. Similar to what happens on iOS, where you can simply swipe along the bottom edge to change apps. First, Android Q will be used in Pixel series of smart-phones for which the upgrade period has not ended. In the end, we can say that we all should keep our fingers crossed as Google hasn’t officially confirmed anything. We have to wait and see how many of these expected features are finally included in the official Android 10 Q release.