Android Q release date, new features and everything you need to know
The release of Android Q is likely to be in August but before the final version is out, the beta versions have given away some of the core features Android Q is going to bring to the realm of the mobile industry. The Beta 3 is said to be addressed and released at the Google IO conference on May 7.
Some of the authentic and confirmed additions and updates include a dark mode, better transparency as well as further improvements in security options. The Android Q is not the only new thing Google is going to launch at Google IO as the latest Pixel 3a smartphones are likely to be announced there as well.
With the beta 2 for Android Q already available, developers are now eager to know what the final release of the OS update is going to come with. Here is everything that has been out about Android Q as for now.
Expected Release Date of Android Q
While the Android Q developer beta has already been out, avid Android users are still eager to know when the beta 3 update will be available for public use. The initial release of Android Q beta did not address many issues but after the Beta 2 release on April 3, Google had already fixed quite a few bugs as well as introduced the feature of app bubbles. Fast forward, the beta 3 version is likely to be announced in the Google IO conference held on May 7. After the beta 3 will be out, the latter updates and OS versions will be released till July until the final release will happen in August.
Everything New About Android Q
Not a lot of authentic information has been out yet about all the Android Q features but the prior beta versions have given us a brief outlook on what we can expect next. The beta 2 mainly focused on bug fixes but we cannot be too sure about what Android Q beta 3 is going to bring along.
While some features and changes have been confirmed and addressed but some are still tagged as rumors. Here is what the final Android Q version will be equipped with.
Android Q Bubbles
The ‘bubbles’ interface might not be something innovational as Facebook Messenger has already done it with its chat heads but Android users can still expect a lot from this feature. You do not have to check your notifications all the time as your conversations will be visible on your smartphone interface in the form of bubbles whenever you receive a new message. The profile picture of the message sender will be displayed in a floating manner and the chat head can be tapped to redirect to the main interface of the conversation.
Support for Foldable Phones
Samsung has already entered the domain of foldable phones with its launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Therefore, it is probable that 2019 will have its entire focus on foldable smartphones. This advancement is surely innovational and Android operating systems would need to comply with it. Hence, the Android Q is going to be incorporated with support for foldable smartphone screens.
Google is surely going to reveal more insights regarding how such screens can be supported better. Once the Android Q is finally released, it is expected for there to be a boom in foldable smartphones.
Dark Mode for Phone Interfaces
The first ever Android Q feature that was announced or you can say was leaked was the dark mode version for Android phone. The first developer beta addressed the inclusion of a system-wide dark mode and soon it was confirmed. This latest feature can be accessed from the Settings app under the Display tab. You can toggle it on or off whenever you want. The feature also does not even ruin the interface quality and performance for the users.
Outlook on Privacy and Security
Every OS update whether it’s for iOS or Android, always makes sure to enhance privacy and security options. As for Android Q, this update also has the same purpose and it is to enhance the privacy of the Android operating system. Now users can be more aware of their location, images, files, and personal information. Another essential change is in background activity of apps. Apps that are working in the background would have to request for high-priority notifications.
Rumors about the Deep Press Feature
Android Q is most likely to introduce a Deep Press feature that is going to be similar to the 3D touch already present in iPhones. The way this feature is expected to work is the same as Apple’s 3D Touch. You only have to press on the screen, icon or app for a few seconds the relevant actions to perform will be displayed to you. While some Android users are unsure why Google has abruptly decided to include this feature since Apple devices had it for quite a long time.
Phone Authentication Using Face ID
Another feature that is similar to Apple’s iOS is Face ID-based authentication. Face ID has been a core part of Apple’s devices but Android users should not worry, as they will be making the most out of Face ID unlocks as well. The next era and versions of Android smartphones will come equipped with the exact feature that iPhones have. Face ID is expected to be mostly used for authentication with a facial scan.
No other details have been out yet regarding this feature. However, even if the Android Q update has support for Face ID recognition, the Android smartphones also need to have the specs and facial scan sensors integrated into the hardware.
Inclusion of Gesture Controls
Just as Apple has introduced gesture controls into the interior of iPhone devices, Google has always been working on the same feature. We believe it is time to say goodbye to the back button in your Android phone as the future of smartphone design is going to be all about gesture controls. The three-button navigation options might not be in the future Android devices so make the most out of them while it is still there since people have mixed opinions about it.
