Google has finally rolled out the Android Q Beta 4 with all new APIs. Developers can now hands-on the latest API 29 SDK along with updated build tools for Android Studio. There are many new APIs which will extremely improve the overall performance and working of the Android Q. Surprisingly, hidden ‘Face authentication’ settings get discovered in the latest build by our folks at 9to5Google.
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It means the Android Q will feature inbuilt Face authentication features which will work as like of Apple’s Face ID. A string of code further revealed that it would allow users to sign into different applications and verify mobile payments. However, Google didn’t officially inform about such a feature in the blog. It also brings the ability to delete the face and fingerprint data permanently.
We expect some more details to unveil when the developers start exploring the hidden ‘Face authentication’ settings.
Android Q Beta 4 also allows developers to publish the API 29 compatible apps on the Play Store. They can even push updates straight from the Play Store to the respective users for compatibility testing. Further, the introduction of thermal API will allow adjusting performance based on the device’s temperature.
There are many other changes in the latest build. Unfortunately, some Pixel devices are getting bricked after updating to the Android Q Beta 4. We suggest waiting for a few days before updating the device.
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