Tech advancements are continuously evolving rapidly. Bringing to light is Android 10 which is the latest version android and it is about to be launched really soon. It is fully loaded with new features while great emphases have been given to privacy in this new android version. This time it seems that android has given real importance on presenting bold features rather than providing the new version with a tasty name. Yes, the change is true the official name is no longer android Q but has been introduced as “Android 10”.

Introduction

As an operating system android is staying the very same. The image change has been quite a drastic change though the logo is cleaner and much more playful than just having a desert name. Google as introduced the news of the Android’s new release also launched a developer’s preview. While it was also followed by a public beta that anyone could join in which was held in May when it hosted the annual Google I/O Conference. This year things were done much differently as it pushed its first developer preview and public beta on the very same day that was on the 13th March 2019.

Like any new version when being introduced would be expected to be loaded with new exciting features. Likewise, even Android 10 is compacted with premiering features. Being introduced with even more beta updates which will be introduced through the year leading to the final release that will be covered in this post below. Though yet there is a lot to be brought forth. While presently we’ll drive directly in some of the biggest highlights that will be provided to the Android users in Android 10.

• There is no desert name given to the new Android version and is simply just called “Android 10”

Over the past few months, they have been numerous speculations over the name Android Q. As ever since Android 1.5 Cupcake, since then android has always collaborated a tasty desert name along with every latest version that they have introduced. Though with the recent 2019’s android version being launched things have certainly changed as the name Android 10. Google is done with desert names but it seems to have officially settled for the numerical name scheme.

Even though the name may seem boring but this all is part of a much bigger rebranding strategy that has been implemented by Google for Android. Since 2014 this is the first time Google is changing the complete feel and look of the brand Android. The changes consist of a redesigned logo which conspicuously features a green robots head. Even now whenever using the android logo text you’ll encounter that new little robot. It is intriguing to see Googles such a keen focus on android’s robot friend. Though only the head is presented with the entire body being vanished.  

• Finally a complete system-wide Dark Mode 

Thankfully android considered the plea of its users as it is even possible that the Dark-Mode is even seen as the most anticipated feature that has been presented by android yet. After years of stimulations and begging from the audience google finally has confirmed that android 10 will possess a system-wide dark theme. Also revealing that it will be used via the Quick Setting toggle to easily access it to turn the mode on and off. A much more appealing aspect that will be presented by Android 10 is that Google has created a new API that can be used by developers and it will allow their apps to go on a dark mode when the system-wide dark theme is turned on.

• The iconic Back Button has been removed 

A navigation staple of Android which was the back button has officially been removed in the newer version which is in Android 10. Since Pie’s gesture-based navigation had continued the trend while keeping the back button till this time. Instead, now the new version offers a completely gesture-based method of navigation. Allowing the user to go to the home by swiping up, and a swipe up and hold will present the multitasking menu, while a simple swipe to the right or left edge will allow you to go back to your screen. Being a significant shift for Android Navigation. Google also goes on to state that its developing app designs in such a manner that with a swipe the side menu would open and with a double swipe you can return to the menu.

• New Theming Options 

Having the potential to optimize and customize your phones to the fullest extent is one of the prime feature and possible the core reason that makes Android so extravagant. And now will android 10 being presented there are all kinds of new and anticipated features that could be brought forth. Initially found in Beta 1 when digging through its developer’s option presents settings to change the accent color of the complete UI (User Interface). In beta 2 there was a new app introduced which was named “Pixel Themes” but in Beta 6 there are whole verities of colors being introduced that include Orchid, Purple, Green, Space, Ocean, Cinnamon, Black and Blue (default).

• Live Caption transcribes media locally in Real-Time

Closed captions are essential for deaf and those that have trouble in hearing what’s being said on a podcast, video, games or any other type of media where a conversation or words are used. To assist Android 10 has come up with a feature that is “Live Captions”. Live Caption provides real-time captions for nearly everything available and operated on your phone. The best part is that it is locally available on the devices which would mean that this feature will be active even without the assistance of any internet connection. You can permit the live caption to turn it on via the Android 10’s accessibility settings and this feature for many users will be proven as a God’s sending.

• Big changes coming to permissions

Privacy, whenever seen in the present era, will continuously be considered as a huge concern each time. With android 10 google is executing newer features for app permission to help provide a better and wider understanding of the overall control to present which apps exactly have access to your phone. In Google’s blog post it was that the apps that require location will now show a pop-up asking for permission which is eradiating the need to providing continuous access of your location only when the app is in use or not at all.

Author Biography

I have been associated with the tech world for a decade now. I Nathan Enoch Burridge, have held numerous key positions in various reputable Mobile App Development Companies such as RetroCube and many others. Currently, due to my obsession for the Tech World and E-Market Trading System, I have started to write and contribute my knowledge as a Guest Blogger.