How could Google bring a new Android version without an Easter Egg? Continuing its ritual, Google has added a puzzle game on Android 10. The users were quick to find the hidden Easter Egg after Google rebranded the Android Q as Android 10. Along with several new features such as a system-wide dark mode, enhanced privacy controls, and a lot of other changes, the latest version also added a new Easter Egg as like on the previous versions.

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Easter Egg Timeline

The Easter Egg started from a zombie painting in the Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and then it progressed to a honeybee inspired by Tron: Legacy Movie in Android 3.0, and the Android 4.0 welcomed Nyandroid character. Google added Red Jelly Bean game in Android 4.1 and 4.3, and a spinning K on Android 4.4 KitKat. The exciting Flappy Bird game came into existence in Android 5.0 Lollipop and advanced to Android 6.0 marshmallow. A cat collecting game, “Android Neko” gets introduced with Android 7.0 Nougat. The next version came with floating Octopus and Android 9 Pie with color animation.

Enable hidden game on Android 10

The Android 10 hosts a Nonogram logic puzzle game. The user has to fill the cell to find the hidden picture. It is exactly like a picture puzzle game with Android-related images. The user can see the legends on either side after rotating the display.

It’s an intuitive brain-teasing game that users would love to play in their leisure time.

Steps to enable Android 10 Easter Egg

1. Open Settings panel on your Android 10 based smartphone.
2. Tap About Phone in your settings menu.
3. Now, Tap Android Version and a pop-up will open.
4. Again, Tap Android 10 multiple times.
5. Once again, double-tap ‘1’ on the Android 10 logo.
6. After rotating, the ‘1’ icon will become draggable, place the icon through the ‘O’ to make a Q.
7. Press the Android logo, and a Nonogram game will launch.
8. Enjoy!

You have successfully unlocked the hidden puzzle game on Android 10. If you didn’t find it, then let us know via the comments below.

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Most Huawei fans are anxiously waiting for news about the Android Q-based EMUI 10 update. The new custom Android skin first found its way pre-installed on the Mate 30 series that was announced recently. The next in line to get updated to EMUI 10 is the Huawei P30 series, according to an earlier released schedule.

Huawei has reportedly officially released its EMUI 10 upgrade plan and it shows a total of 33 models will be upgraded between October and December. The 33 models include phones and tablets and spans both Huawei and Honor models.

The newly released schedule confirms the P30 series is the next in line to get the update. The P30 series beta testing will   According to the progress announced by Huawei, the P30 series will start beta testing as soon as mid-October, while the Mate 20 series will begin beta testing in late October. The Mate 10 open beta will start rolling out in late November, while that of the P20 series will begin in late October.

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Also for Honor models, the Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, V20 and Honor Magic 2 beta testing will commence in late October. The update for other Honor models will begin rolling out in November and December. The Honor models will get the beta version of Magic UI 3.0 .

EMUI 10 is an important update for Huawei phones as it improves smoothness and performance on existing devices. The company has even added a system-wide dark mode which even forces apps that don’t have a dark mode to comply. The system settings are better organized in this new version and the OS is designed to offer a better experience when working other devices like a Windows 10 laptop. EMUI 10 allows the smartphone to cast its screen directly on to the Windows 10 device, offering a seamless working experience.

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OnePlus has officially started rolling out the stable OxygenOS 10 based on Android 10 to OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. The company has released this stable version after two Open Beta builds that were rolled out earlier this month. The stable update brings a host of new Android 10 features alongside OxygenOS 10 features to the two recent OnePlus 7 devices that were launched back in May 2019. While the final Open Beta version was pretty good for daily use, a stable release ensures that this build is certified for daily usage.

OnePlus is rolling out the OxygenOS 10 in a staged manner. The OTA will be sent to a limited number of users today and the company will check for any critical bugs. If everything works out fine, the OTA will be rolled out to a broader user base in the next few days. Note that the rollout isn’t pushed out geographically, instead, it is randomly sent out to a limited number of OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro users.

The OxygenOS 10 stable build brings features like notifications segregation, Wi-Fi sharing, a new game space, and a smarter ambient display.

The complete changelog of the OxygenOS 10 can be found below.

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Android 10, which was known as Android Q earlier, is expected to start rolling out to Google Pixel series smartphones from tomorrow but it will be a long wait for most of the Android smartphone users before they get this latest update.

OnePlus, which has been a part of Android Q Beta program, has started rolling out Android Q Developer Preview 5 for the users of OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro smartphones, which is based on Android Q Beta 6.

The changelog for the new update reveals that this new version comes with improved system functionality and stability. It also adds OnePlus’ full-screen gesture navigation. To install this update, OnePlus is recommending that the battery level of the OnePlus 7 or OnePlus 7 Pro should be above 30 percent and a minimum of 3 GB of storage is available before flashing this update to the smartphone.

Given that this is a Developer Preview, the build is not stable for the day-to-day usage. There are a few known issues, mainly being the app compatibility problems and well as issues related to the Google Pay app. Some users are also reporting system lag and stability issues from time to time.

As per the reports, this Android Q Developer Preview 5 could to be the last developer preview for the OP7 and 7 Pro smartphones and after this, the company should start rolling out the stable Android 10 build. However, do keep in mind that the company has not officially acknowledged this.

There are reports claiming that OnePlus wants to be among the first to offer software update shortly after Google releases it. What remains to be seen is if OnePlus is able to pull it off this time. Stay tuned for that.

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As we get close to the stable release of the new Android version, Redmi is also gearing up to release MIUI 10 based on Android 10. If you recall, the Redmi K20 Pro is a part of the Android Q Beta program. So users who were enrolled in this version already got a taste of the new Android 10 version. However, sticking to its tradition, Xiaomi would like select users to test out the new Android 10 based MIUI 10 ROM before a final rollout.

The users who are selected in this beta testing program will get special OTA update along with ‘Android 10 Tester’ group access. Apart from the Android 10 tester medal, top-performing users in the program will also get a chance to attend official Xiaomi launch events.

Your chances of getting into the program depend a lot on your contribution to the community. For example, you have to be an active member of the Mi community and should rank ‘Semi Pro Bunny’ or higher to apply. Thorough knowledge of MIUI and Android is a must along with the ability to follow up and take responsibilities.

If you think you are up to the task, apply via the google form here. Registrations are open till September 8. You can get more details about this program from here.

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OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro are the best ever smartphones until now from the OnePlus. Both the devices come with Android Pie out of the box but they also have official Android Q beta builds. Thus, if you were looking for how to install Android Q on OnePlus 7/7 Pro, then you have come to the right place. Here in this post, we will guide you step by step to install Android Q on the OnePlus 7/7 Pro.

OnePlus 7 Specifications:

OnePlus 7 is the successor to the OnePlus 6T which was launched in Q4 of 2018. It shares the same design of its predecessor sans new camera setup and processor. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM. At the front, it sports a 6.41 inches FHD+(1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display with a notch that houses a 16MP sensor. Also, the fingerprint sensor is beneath the screen similar to its predecessor.

The device features a glass build with a dual-camera setup at the back which includes a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor and a secondary 5MP depth sensor. It also has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos for the better audio experience. Other than that, the phone runs on OxygenOS based on Android Pie with a 3,700 mAh battery running the show. Luckily, the phone supports OnePlus Warp30(30W charging) technology to juice it up quickly.

OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications

The OnePlus 7 Pro is the most ambitious smartphone from the Chinese phone maker yet. It features a 6.67 inches QHD+(1440 x 3120 pixels) AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate at the front. The display is even curved at both sides like the flagship Galaxies from Samsung. Since the whole front of the device is equipped with the display, it comes with a 16MP pop-up camera for selfies, video calls, and face unlock.

As for the processor, the device comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset coupled with 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM. The back of the phone is made of glass and houses a triple camera array which includes a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 8MP telephoto snapper, and a 16MP ultra-wide sensor. Other features of the phone include stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. It has all the essential sensors including an under-display optical fingerprint sensor.

The phone runs on OxygenOS based on Android Pie out of the box and is backed by a 4,000 mAh battery. Fortunately, the massive battery can be tanked up with the in-box OnePlus Warp30 (30W charging) charger.

Note: Your OnePlus 7/7 Pro will be factory reset. Hence, make sure to back up your data before proceeding. Also, the Android Q build may not be suitable for regular daily use, so be cautious. GizmoChina.com will not be responsible for any damage to data and device, you’re proceeding at your own risk.

Guide to install Android Q on OnePlus 7/7 Pro

Prerequisites:

• Android Q Developer Preview 4  update file
• Minimum 30% charge for safety
• Minimum 3GB of free storage

Update Changelog:

• System functions improvement
• System stability improvement

Bugs:

• Application compatibility problems
• Low probability of system lag and stability issues
• Google pay not working
• The stored fingerprint will be reset, need to set it up again
• Random artifacts on corners of the display at times
• Crackling of audio at maximum volume on OnePlus 7
• WiFi display not working
• Some games crash while using Game Space
• Two different shades of grey (Reboot to resolve)
• A bug report has stopped notification (Go to the respective app and clear data)

Installing the Android Q build

1. Download the Android Q build zip file for the OnePlus 7 / OnePlus 7 Pro.
2. Copy the file to your phone if you downloaded it on your computer.
3. On the phone, go to Settings -> System -> System updates -> Tap the top right icon -> Local upgrade -> select the downloaded file -> Tap on upgrade
4. Once installed successfully, tap on Restart.
5. Let the phone boot into recovery to format user data.
6. Finally, it will automatically reboot into system.

Returning to Android Pie build

If you want to return to Android Pie, then download the respective build for OnePlus 7 / OnePlus 7 Pro and follow the same steps as listed above.

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Since 2008, Android has seen numerous updates which have incrementally improved the operating system, adding new features and fixing bugs in previous releases. Each major release is named in alphabetical order after a dessert or sugary treat, with the first few Android versions being called “Cupcake”, “Donut”, “Eclair”, and “Froyo”, in that order. In fact, trolling the expected codenames was a surprise but usually interesting past time for tech enthusiasts. But that won’t be happening any more as Google has finally laid to rest the codenaming of its next-gen operating system after desserts. Instead, the upcoming version of the Android OS which had logically been called Android Q will just be known as Android 10.

Android 10 is due to be released this fall and ahead of the official rollout, the company has announced that it will be called Android 10 while next year’s version will be Android 11 and so on. During the announcement of Android KitKat in 2013, Google explained that “Since these devices make our lives so sweet, each Android version is named after a dessert”. However, the company’s vice president of product management for Android and Play, Sameer Samat had earlier this year hinted that the company was super excited about the desserts but at the same time, Q was a hard letter to assign a dessert. Apparently, the company could not find a suitable name and in a bid to avoid such logjam in the future, they have decided to stick with naming subsequent OS versions in numerical order.

In addition to the new name, Google also unveiled an updated logo for Android. Aude Gandon, global brand director for Android describes the new logo as having a “more modern” wordmark. The change is basically in the font of the text but importantly, the logo still includes the little green robot. “The robot is what makes Android special. It makes it human, fun, and approachable,” Gandon says.

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At the Huawei Developers Conference 2019 in China earlier this month, the company announced few of its products, including the latest version of its EMUI custom Android interfaced — EMUI 10.

While making the announcement, the company confirmed that the update will be first rolled out to the Huawei P30 smartphone series and will later roll out to other compatible devices. The company also said that the stable version will roll out with the upcoming flagships, i.e. Huawei Mate 30 series smartphones.

Now, sharing an image on the official Weibo account of EMUI, Huawei has confirmed that the EMUI 10 beta version will be rolled out to Huawei P30 and P30 Pro smartphones from 8th September.

Later, in the same month of September, the beta update will start rolling out to Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, Mate RS Porsche Design, Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor V20, and Honor Magic 2.

The company has officially revealed that both the custom interfaces — EMUI 10 and Magic UI 3.0 for Honor lineup, are based on the upcoming Android Q operating system. The company is currently in the process of adopting the system for other models.

The EMUI 10 has adopted a new design philosophy and thus will come with a redesigned user interface. The new UI will come with smoother animations and will offer better performance when playing videos and games, along with support for video ringtones.

Since the newer version is based on Android Q, we expect the company to make use of several interesting features of the upcoming major Android release such as notification bubbles, sharing shortcuts, and new privacy controls. We are also expecting new AI-related features focused on performance, gaming, and fluidity.

EMUI 10 is confirmed to come with features like system-wide dark mode which even forces apps that don’t have a dark mode to comply. The system settings are better organized in this new version and the operating system is designed to offer a better experience when working other devices like a Windows 10 device.

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Huawei’s EMUI 10 went official last week and now everyone is wondering when their Huawei and Honor devices will get the new update. The fact that the new OS is based on the latest Android Q version makes it even more interesting, bringing some really useful features like a new app gallery and Digital Wellbeing app to existing Huawei smartphones. It’s not really surprising that the Huawei P30 series will get the first beta update based on EMUI 10. The rollout for the P30 series is scheduled for September 8, but we have got details for other devices in China as well.

According to Huawei’s official forums, Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will receive EMUI 10 update on September 8, soon followed by the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20X, Mate 20 RS Porsche Design sometime around late September 2019. As for the devices like the Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor V20, and Honor Magic 2, they’ll get the beta version of Magic UI 3.0 around the same time i.e. late September 2019. All these beta versions are based on Android Q, so these phones will soon be running the latest version of Android.

EMUI 10 is an important update for Huawei phones as it improves smoothness and performance on existing devices. The company has even added a system-wide dark mode which even forces apps that don’t have a dark mode to comply. The system settings are better organized in this new version and the OS is designed to offer a better experience when working other devices like a Windows 10 laptop. EMUI 10 allows the smartphone to cast its screen directly on to the Windows 10 device, offering a seamless working experience.

So far, these are the devices confirmed to receive the EMUI 10 update. But expect more information about other devices as well in the coming days.

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Chinese tech giant Huawei is holding its Huawei Developer Conference 2019 (HDC 2019) at Songshan Lake, Dongguan from August 9th to 11th. We earlier reported that the company will announce EMUI 10 at this conference.

Now, the company has officially revealed that the newer version of its custom Android skin — EMUI 10 will be announced on 9th August. We expect this latest version of EMUI to come pre-installed with the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro smartphones when they get launched later this year.

Since Android Q stable build is not expected to ship soon, the EMUI 10 custom interface could be based on Android 9 Pie operating system. However, there are some reports which suggest that it will be based on Android Q. So far, the Chinese giant has not revealed anything related to this new update and what EMUI 10 would bring to the table.

According to the rumors, EMUI 10 will feature a new design philosophy, or at least an updated version of the current design direction. It looks like the new UI will come with smoother animations and will offer better performance when playing videos and games. There’s support for video ringtones as well.

Even if the EMUI 10 is not based on Android Q, we could see many features of the upcoming major Android release be introduced with the newer version of EMUI such as notification bubbles, sharing shortcuts, and new privacy controls. We are also expecting new AI-related features focused on performance, gaming, and fluidity.

At this Huawei Developer Conference 2019, on 10th August, the company is also going to launch Honor Smart Screen, which is an all-new product category for Smart TVs from the company. It will be running Huawei’s in-house developed HongMeng OS, which is also set to go official during this conference.

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EMUI 10 is just a few days away from its official release. Huawei will announce the new UI at the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC 2019) that kicks off on August 9. But before the official event, a few promo images of the upcoming UI have popped up online.

Huawei EMUI 10 promo images brought to us by Huawei Central reveals some major changes in visual elements. Don’t take our word for it, for the promo images directly states that the new UI features visual changes everywhere. According to the images, there are changes made to the classification of design elements in the UI and the way gallery content is sorted. It looks like the new UI will come with smoother animations too and offer better performance when playing videos and games. There’s support for video ringtones as well.

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Unfortunately, as you might notice these aren’t the actual screenshots of the UI. So, many of the features are still not clear. But we can expect some major changes in EMUI 10. Huawei has managed to improve EMUI over the past few years bringing in gesture navigation, system-wide dark mode and even EROFS file system for faster storage performance and management. CPU and GPU turbo have become mainstream features among its devices running EMUI. So, overall, we can expect new AI-related features focused on performance, gaming, and fluidity on the new EMUI 10 OS.

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Huawei’s EMUI 10 will be based on Android Q. According to a Reddit post, there are over 16 phones eligible for Android Q based EMUI 10 update. The list is based on a leaked image and includes Huawei’s P30, P20 series models, Mate 20 series models (including Lite), Mate 10 models, and also the Huawei P Smart 2019 lineup.

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While Huawei has promised Android Q will be available for several of its devices in multiple instances, Honor seems to have only confirmed the update for the Honor 20 series. However, that isn’t the case. Honor India actually revealed over a week ago that two other phones will be getting the Android Q update. These two phones are the Honor 8X and the Honor 10.

Both the Honor 8X and the Honor 10 were released last year and already have successors – Honor 9X and Honor 20 respectively. Both phones launched with EMUI 8.x based on Android 8.1 Oreo but have now been updated to Android Pie.

The evidence that both phones will get the update to Android Q are replies on Twitter to questions asked on if both phones will get the update.

Thank you for showing your interest for Android Q. We would like to inform you that our software team has already evaluated and confirmed the compatibility of Android Q upgrade with Honor 8X.

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) July 19, 2019

Thank you for showing your interest for Android Q. We would like to inform you that our software team has already evaluated and confirmed the compatibility of Android Q upgrade with Honor 10.

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) July 18, 2019

The Honor 8X and Honor 10 should get the update along with EMUI 10 which should debut with the Mate 30 series later this year. However, the update may not arrive on both phones until much later.

There are still other devices that Honor hasn’t confirmed will get the Android Q update such as the Honor View 20 and the Honor Play. We will be assuming that since it has confirmed the update for the Honor 8X and Honor 10, their siblings – the Honor 8X Max and Honor Note 10 will also be updated to Android Q.

Thank you for showing your interest for Android Pie, we would like to inform you that our software team has confirmed the compatibility of device with Android Pie with EMUI 9.1 and expected to be released the final version from 30th Jul’19 onwards.

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) July 29, 2019

In a more recent tweet, Honor India also confirmed that the Honor 7X will receive an update that brings EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie starting July 30.

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When ASUS announced the Zenfone 6, it promised that the phone will get updated to Android Q and Android R. Now, it has begun recruiting beta testers for Android Q.

The recruitment is said to run from now up until November 24, after which the stable update should be released. Those who are selected will receive the latest beta release of Android Q as an OTA update. Below are the requirements for a beta tester as well as responsibilities:

Requirements

• Own a ZenFone 6 (ZS630KL).
• Be a member of ZenTalk and actively participate in the discussion of ZenFone on ZenTalk.
• Be willing to provide detailed information including IMEI, Serial Number(SN), Current Firmware for the beta test setting.
• Be able to read and provide feedback in English.
• Be familiar with the Android operating system.

Responsibilities

• Participate in every Beta version release and test on a daily basis.
• Report valid bugs with the correct format.
• Maintain confidentiality of the Beta Testing program.
• Be sure to post all beta-testing related issues in the beta restricted board.

If you meet the requirements, you can apply here.

You won't have to wait much longer…we promise.
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— ASUS North America (@ASUSUSA) July 27, 2019

We feel you, and we promise it's coming in just a few more days…we can't just say yet exactly when

— ASUS North America (@ASUSUSA) July 28, 2019

ASUS has also confirmed that the Zenfone 6 will be arriving in North America in a few days. The announcement was made on Twitter this weekend.

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Xiaomi has officially confirmed today that it has rolled out Xiaomi Mi 9 MIUI Android Q Beta Priority Experience version in China. At the beginning of this month, the Chinese firm had recruited closed beta testers for the Mi 9 smartphone in the home market. Now, the Priority Experience version has been made available for Mi 9 beta testers.

The Xiaomi Mi 9v Android Q beta users can download and get the first experience of the latest Android Q 10.0 OS. In May, Google had officially Android Q beta for as many as 21 smartphones from across 13 brands. Among them, Xiaomi Mi 9 becomes one of the first handsets to upgrade to Android Q beta. The Mi 9 will also be one of the first phones to get treated with the final version of Android Q when it arrives in August.

Mi 9 beta testers in China who are using Android Q developer version can try the Android Q Beta Priority Experience Version through OTA. Those who are on stable version of Android P will have to unlock bootloader and clear data before flashing the new version.

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Xiaomi’s Director for Mobile Phone System Software Department shared a screenshot of MIUI 10 based Android Q to give a glimpse of the latest edition of MIUI. The screenshot shows the interface face style of MUI 10 for Android Q is not very different from Android Pie. This indicates that the major changes to user interface will be brought on MIUI 11.

Android Q focuses on enhancing the privacy features for users. Users with Android Q phones will have the power to decided whether an app can access the location while it is running in the background. When an app starts accessing location data, a microphone or a camera, Android Q will show a corresponding icon in the notification bar to tell the user which app is using the permission. Android Q comes with native support for Dark Mode. This feature is currently integrated in MIUI 10.

Last month, Xiaomi had confirmed the list of smartphones that schedule to receive Android Q beta in the last quarter of the year. The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, Xiaomi Mi 8, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro will be updated to Android Q beta in Q4. The Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro will be getting the Android Q beta in Q1 2020.

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Xiaomi‘s MIUI is still one of the most well known Android UIs around the Android community. While opinions tend to differ when it comes to preference, it’s undeniable that MIUI is still one of the better UIs around. Despite all the ads, it’s still a very polished experience, and gets frequent updates. Now, they’re finally testing MIUI 10 based on the latest Android Q.

With this, we’ll optimally be getting some of the new Android Q features on new MIUI versions. This means MIUI users can expect all the new security and privacy features from Android Q. By extension, that also means there’s a chance MIUI will get a dark mode, though we’re not optimistic on that one. It seems like that one would have to come from Xiaomi’s side rather than Google.

Over on Weibo, it’s a bit surprising to see a lot of Chinese MiFans aren’t too eager for Android Q. There’s a rather large divide, with a lot more Chinese MiFans preferring to see MIUI 11 over Android Q. This makes sense for them, seeing how most Google services are banned in China. On top- of that, there’s the fact that MIUI 10 pretty much entirely covers up anything Android related on the OS, and it’s not hard to see why they’re not too enthused.

Regardless, it’s great to see Xiaomi taking Android updates more seriously as of late. It’s a huge improvement over the old Xiaomi, and makes recommending their devices much easier. Android Q is a huge update over the older versions, making it a top priority for smartphone manufacturers. We hope more companies begin pushing for Android Q on their devices.

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With the official launch of Android Q getting closer, more manufacturers are already developing beta versions for their devices so that they can roll out an update in time. Today, ZTE has announced that the Axon 10 Pro will soon get a beta version of Android Q.

The Axon 10 Pro in China runs MiFavor UI  – a custom version of Android, while the international version runs a near stock version of Android. The announcement was made on Weibo in form of a teaser poster shared by the official Mi Favor account.

The poster has a QR code at the bottom corner. Those interested in testing the new beta version are required to scan the code and apply to join the program.

There is no info on when a beta version of Android Q will be available for the global version though it did say it hopes to update the phone to Android Q and Android R.

The Axon 10 Pro was released this May. It has a 6.47-inch curved AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2340 resolution and HDR10 support. There is a Snapdragon 855 processor under the hood paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It has a MicroSD card slot for storage expansion. It also uses the F2FS file system format and is the first Snapdragon 855-powered phone to do so.

The display has a notch that is home to a 20MP sensor while the back houses a 48MP f/1.7 primary camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a 20MP ultra-wide angle camera. The Axon 10 Pro doesn’t have an audio jack like its closest competitor, the OnePlus 7 duo but it has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. Other features are a 4000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4+ and wireless charging, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a USB Type-C port.

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Update: Google pulled the update soon after releasing it. The search giant cites some installation errors as the reason for the temporary halt. As like the Android Beta 4 update, the new Beta 5 update also failed to install on some Pixel devices. Google took to Reddit to announce about temporary suspension of the rollout.

We’re aware of an issue with Android Q Beta 5 related to installing updates. We’ve temporarily paused Beta 5 OTA updates to all Pixel devices as we investigate the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience and will provide this post once the issue is resolved.

Google is rolling out 5th consecutive Android Q Beta via OTA updates on Pixel devices. The Android Q Beta 5 update brought software build number QPP5.190530.014. It brings various new stability improvements, fixes significant problems, adds gesture navigation and many other features. The latest build has made animations more fluidic. The animations feel more smooth and flawless throughout the system. The change is apparent in the multitasking menu. Google introduced a new peek feature to open the drawer instead of moving back for efficient navigation.

It has become easy to access recent apps drawer from the home screen as the gesture is now more responsive. Even though, the update has finally changed its name from “Fully Gestural Navigation” to “Gesture Navigation”.

The developers can now download the API 29 SDK to make their apps compatible with Android. The update is rolling out to the beta-enabled Pixel devices including Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, and Pixel 3 XL as well as the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.

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Android Q is already in its fifth beta (leaked already) and this may as well be the final version before the stable release which should probably be next month. While some non-Pixel phones are already able to run a beta version, other models will have to wait until the stable version is out and manufacturers begin their own beta testing. Last month, Xiaomi released the schedule for when some of its phones will get the beta version.

The Mi 9 will be the first device to get the Android Q closed beta and that will be in the fourth quarter of 2019. The Redmi K20 Pro comes next and it will also get it in the same quarter. The list also says the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8 UD, Mi MIX 2S, and Mi MIX 3 will also get it a beta version of Android Q in the fourth quarter of the year.

Xiaomi is not focusing on flagships alone as the Snapdragon 730-powered Redmi K20 will also get Android Q beta in the fourth quarter alongside the Mi 9 SE. Owners of the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro will have to wait until the first quarter of 2020 to get Android Q beta. The schedule is based on Google’s current Android Q plan. So if that changes, expect Xiaomi’s schedule to also change.

The official MIUI account also announced today that it is beginning to sign up closed beta testers for the Mi 9.

Android Q brings better privacy features, support for foldable devices, a system-wide dark mode, and project mainline which allows developers to update critical parts of Android called modules without requiring a full update from the OEM. Project Mainline will be most useful in getting security updates.

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Huawei already confirmed the list of devices that will get updated to Android Q but its sub-brand, Honor, hasn’t said anything yet about its own devices until now.

A new report says Honor has revealed that its new Honor 20 series will get updated to the next major version of Android currently called Android Q.

The Honor 20 series includes the Honor 20 itself, the Honor 20 Pro, and the Honor 20 Lite which is known as the Honor 20i in India.

Other than the Honor 20 series, the manufacturer didn’t say anything about its other phones but we expect more details will surface soon.

The Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro run Magic UI just like the Honor View 20 and Honor Magic 2. The Android Q update should bring a new version just as it is supposed to come with EMUI 10 on Huawei devices getting the update.

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For owners of a Huawei phone now, the main concern is if their phones will continue to get updates amidst the US-ban placed on the Chinese company preventing it from doing business with American companies including Google.

Huawei already released an official statement last week assuring users they will continue to release updates for their devices and security patches too. In light of this, the official Huawei Spain Twitter account has now released a list of devices that will get updated to Android Q. Below is the list of devices:

• P30 Pro
• P30
• P30 lite
• Mate 20 X (5G)
• Mate 20 Pro
• Mate 20
• P Smart Z
• P Smart + 2019
• P Smart 2019
• P20 Pro
• P20
• Mate 10 Pro
• PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 10
• PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 20 RS
• Mate 20 X
• Mate 10
• Mate 20 lite

That is 17 devices in total including the Mate 10 series from 2017. The update will most definitely take months before arriving on all the aforementioned devices.

Although Huawei doesn’t say, the Android Q update should come with a new version of EMUI too, probably EMUI 10, so it syncs with Android 10/Android Q.

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Todos los dispositivos Huawei que ya se vendieron y está actualmente a la venta se podrán seguir usando con total normalidad.#YoEstoyConHuawei.

— Huawei Mobile España (@HuaweiMobileESP) June 26, 2019

In a separate tweet, Huawei says all devices that have been sold or are currently on sale will continue to work normally in a bid to assure its customers.

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If you love updates, then the Moto Z4 may not be for you. A new report says the new upper mid-range will only receive one major OS update. For a phone that costs $499, that is quite disappointing.

Tech site, Digital Trends, reported in their review of the device that the phone manufacturer confirmed that only one major OS update is planned for the 4th-gen Moto Z smartphone. Since it launched with Android Pie, that means it will get updated to Android Q and nothing afterward.

In this age where software support is equally as important as the build quality of your device, it doesn’t make any sense why Motorola has decided to take this decision. What is more confusing is the fact that the Moto Z4 runs a near-stock version of Android, so it shouldn’t be hard to roll out at least two updates.

Motorola does say the Moto Z4 will receive bi-monthly security updates for two years but that isn’t much of a consolation. This news makes it even harder for the Moto Z4 as a device worth buying in a market where it has to compete with the Pixel 3a which will get updates up until 2022.

The Moto Z4 does have its strengths and it even trumps the Pixel 3a in a lot of areas but if software support is very important to you, then you may want to skip this device.

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Last month, China-based smartphone maker OnePlus released the first Android Q developer previous for its latest flagship smartphones — OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. Now, the company has released the second developer preview for the same devices.

If you are interested in trying out this Android Q Developer Preview 2, head over to the source link for the required installation files and instructions. However, do note that this framework is not as stable as the official builds and there are some known issues.

Some of the known issues of this new build include the following:

• Reading mode doesn’t work
• Display mode doesn’t work
• The verification window can’t pop up in WIFI anonymous connection
• Low probability of having stability issues

The company’s flagship smartphone, OnePlus 7 Pro features a 6.67-inch QHD+ Fluid AMOLED curved display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. It comes with a third generation in-display fingerprint scanner that is faster and unlocks in 0.21 seconds.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset. For storage, the company is using UFS 3.0 technology which is said to be  79 percent faster than UFS 2.1 technology. As said, the Almond edition comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

In the camera department, the smartphone comes with a 48MP f/1.6 Sony IMX586 camera has OIS and EIS, which is paired with an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom and its own OIS and a 16MP 117° ultra-wide angle camera. On the front side, it comes with a 16MP snapper housed inside a pop-up module.

The smartphone runs Android 9 Pie operating system with the company’s own Oxygen OS 9.5 on top and comes with features like Game Mode, Fnatic Mode for the world-class gaming experience, and Zen Mode to take a break from the phone. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with 30W Warp Charging support.

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Earlier today, we reported on a list of Huawei devices that will be upgraded to Android Q in the future. Huawei itself has released an official statement on the matter.

Unless you live under a rock, then you should know Huawei and the US government are not best friends right now. The US government has put the tech giant on an entity list and prevented it from conducting business with US-based companies. This means Huawei can no longer do business with Google, Intel, Windows, and Qualcomm e.t.c. until the ban is lifted.

Our commitment to you, our UK fans. Further information can be found here: https://t.co/6qKGIL2OB4 pic.twitter.com/V5Af6EraaY

— Huawei Mobile UK (@HuaweiMobileUK) June 20, 2019

For owners of a Huawei smartphone, this is grave news since if Huawei can’t do business with Google, that means it can’t get access to Android services including updates.

In its official statement which was shared on Twitter as well as in a blog post, it said: “All Huawei smartphones and tablets will continue to receive security patches and Android updates”.

Huawei continues by saying those who already own a Huawei smartphone or are about to buy on can “continue to access the world of apps as they have always done”. They will also continue to be covered by warranty and receive service support.

Huawei also confirmed that its most popular devices will be able to “access Android Q”. The post specifically mentions the P30 series but some have raised suspicion about the use of the word “access” instead of “update” but seeing as they already said their phones will continue to receive security patches and Android updates, there doesn’t seem to be a cause for alarm.

In the blog post, Huawei listed the following devices as those it submitted to get the upgrade to Android Q:

• P30 Pro
• P30
• Mate 20
• Mate 20 Pro
• PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 20 RS
• P30 lite
• P smart 2019
• P smart+ 2019
• P smart Z
• Mate 20 X
• Mate 20 X (5G)
• P20 Pro
• P20
• Mate 10 Pro
• PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 10
• Mate 10
• Mate 20 Lite

Huawei said it has already been working with third parties for months to ensure its devices will get the Android Q update. Testing has already begun for 17 devices it says and the Mate 20 Pro has been approved to get the Android Q update when it is released by Google.

To sum it all up, Huawei is simply assuring its current customers and potential ones that its phones will be fine irrespective of the current situation. You can check the blog post for more details where Huawei has answered the most important questions from users

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The China-based smartphone maker has not yet officially announced the EMUI but the company has begun testing of its own custom Android skin — EMUI 10. Also, an early beta version of the Huawei’s EMUI 10, which is based on the upcoming Android Q operating system, is now available.

Now, a report suggests a list of Huawei smartphones that will be receiving the new Android Q-based EMUI 10 update. Do note that this list is not officially announced by the Chinese giant but comes through media reports.

The list of Huawei devices set to receive the Android Q update includes Huawei P30, P30 Pro, P30 Lite, Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X 5G, Huawei P Smart 2019, P Smart Plus 2019, P Smart Z, Huawei P20, and P20 Pro.

A report claims that the company has begun internal testing of the EMUI 10 custom user interface with the Huawei P30 Pro. As said, the EMUI 10 UI is based on the upcoming Android version 10, i.e. Android Q.

Nothing much is known about this upcoming EMUI update but the images of the home screen reveal that the company has decided to redesign the standard icons yet again. However, nothing is officially known so far and we’ll be getting more information about this in the coming weeks.

Soon after the U.S. ban on Huawei, it was reported that Google had removed the Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone from the list of smartphones that are part of the Android Q beta program. However, last month, the smartphone was reinstated in the beta program.

Google is expected to introduce the final version of Android Q in August. The new OS will be first made available to Google’s Pixel devices and phones that are enrolled in the beta program such as Asus ZenFone 5z, Essential PH-1, Nokia 8.1, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, LG G8 ThinQ, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OPPO Reno, Realme 3 Pro, Redmi K20 Pro, Sony Xperia XZ3, Techno Spark 3 Pro, Vivo X27, Vivo NEX S, Vivo NEX A, Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G.

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In May, Google had introduced the Android Q OS through its I/O 2019 conference. At that time, the search engine giant had added two Xiaomi phones such as Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G phones to Android Q beta testing program. Later on, the Redmi K20 Pro was also included in the Android Q beta program. Today, the Chinese firm has confirmed the roadmap of Android Q beta testing schedule for as many as 11 smartphones through its MIUI forum.

Xiaomi will begin with the beta testing of Android Q update for 9 smartphones like Xiaomi Mi 9, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 8, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 and Redmi K20 in the last quarter of this year. In the first quarter, the Chinese firm will carry out the Android Q beta testing for Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphones.

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As far as Android Q update for other Xiaomi devices, it will be rolled out after the best testing is successfully completed and all the bugs are ironed out. Probably, the stable version of Android Q update for the first 9 Xiaomi phones mentioned above could be made available in first or second quarter of 2020. The Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro may receive the stable version of Android Q probably in the second quarter of 2020. Xiaomi is expected to launch the MIUI 11 update in the next months. Hopefully, the company may tag along MIUI 11 update along with Android Q update for its aforementioned smartphones.

Google is expected to introduce the final version of Android Q in August. The new OS will be first made available to Google’s Pixel devices and phones that are enrolled in the beta program such as Asus ZenFone 5z, Essential PH-1, Nokia 8.1, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, LG G8 ThinQ, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OPPO Reno, Realme 3 Pro, Redmi K20 Por, Sony Xperia XZ3, Techno Spark 3 Pro, Vivo X27, Vivo NEX S, Vivo NEX A, Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G.

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Google has recently launched the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL with mid-range specs. In October, the search engine giant is expected to unleash the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones. Popular tipster @OnLeaks has collaborated with Pricebaba to leak the first look of the upcoming Pixel 4 flagship smartphone. The publication has claimed that the renders are based on the early prototyping schematics. Hence, the final product may differ from the renders that have surfaced now.

Google Pixel 4 Design

The most striking change on the Pixel 4’s design is the presence of a square-shaped camera module on its rear. It reminds of the same shaped camera system that is expected to be available on the 2019 iPhones. @OnLeaks has claimed that the Pixel 4 could be featuring at least two rear facing cameras. Google had introduced its Pixel series of smartphones in 2016. Since then, the Pixel smartphones have sported only single rear-mounted cameras. However, the new leak suggests that the Pixel 4 duo could be the first smartphones from the company to sport multiple camera sensors.

The glass rear of the Pixel 4 does not seem to feature a fingerprint sensor. This indicates that the phone will may arrive with in-display fingerprint scanner or it will be solely relying on 3D face recognition feature like the recent iPhones. The positioning of the earpiece suggests that the Pixel 4 will be featuring a notch on its display.

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The bottom edge of the phone seems to feature two external speakers with a USB-C port in between. Hence, it appears that Pixel 4 won’t be featuring front-firing speakers like the predecessor models. There is no 3.5mm audio jack on the device. The left edge of the smartphone is barren where its right side is equipped with volume buttons and power key.

Google Pixel 4 Specifications

There is no information available on the specifications of the smartphone. However, it can be safely speculated that it could be featuring the Snapdragon 855 and the upcoming Android Q OSv. The SoC of the smartphone could be assisted by 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM.

What’s your opinion on the design of the Google Pixel 4? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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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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After the U.S. put Huawei in the Commerce Department’s Entity List, banning the Chinese company to do business with the US-based firms and technology without a license from the United States, Google was among the first to suspend its business with Huawei.

Last week, it was reported that Google had removed the Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone from the list of smartphones that are part of the Android Q beta program. Now, Google has reinstated the Mate 20 Pro in the Android Q beta program.

This means that the Android 9 Pie won’t be the last update for the flagship Huawei smartphone and the phones will get the Android Q update. There’s also a possibility that the company’s upcoming flagships, Mate 30 series, could come powered by Huawei’s own mobile OS instead of Android.

The development comes after the U.S. Commerce Department offered a 90-day reprieve to the Chinese company. Apart from Google, SD Association and Wi-Fi Alliance both have reinstated Huawei, making it a bit easier for the Chinese giant.

After Google suspended business operations with Huawei, in a statement, the US-based search giant said that services like Play Store and security from Google Play Protect will keep working on the existing Huawei devices.

Currently, the list of smartphones eligible for the Android Q beta program includes Asus Zenfone 5Z, Essential Phone, LG G8 ThinQ, Nokia 8.1, OnePlus 6T, Oppo Reno, Realme 3 Pro, Sony Xperia XZ3, Tekno Spark 3 Pro, Vivo X27, Vivo NEX S, Vivo NEX A, Xiaomi Mi 9, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel and the Pixel XL.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro features a notched 6.39-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with 3120 x 1440 pixels screen resolution and is powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 chipset, coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

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It comes with a 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP triple rear camera setup and a 24 MP front-facing snapper with 3D face unlock support. It runs Android 9 Pie-based EMUI 9.0 and is powered by a 4,200mAh battery with 40W SuperCharge fast charging technology.

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The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are the latest devices to get updated to Android Pie. This update is the third major OS update for both phones. Technically, they are the only two Android phones to have received three major OS updates. Yesterday, OnePlus confirmed the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T will also receive three OS updates in total.

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T were announced in 2017, though months apart. Both phones ran Android Nougat out of the box and then got updated to Android Oreo and Android Pie. Now OnePlus says they will also get an update to Android Q. The announcement was made in a forum post that listed the software features of the OnePlus 7 series coming to older OnePlus devices.

The post revealed that the OnePlus 5 series and the OnePlus 6 series will get Fnatic Mode, Zen Mode and Screen recorder (already available via sideloading), Quick Reply in Landscape, DC Dimming, and RAM Boost. OnePlus then added that the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T will also get Android Q. However, there are no ETAs yet.

For those wondering, rest assured: Android Q will also make its way to the OnePlus 5 and 5T – OnePlus

This is definitely exciting news for owners of the OnePlus 5 series. Both phones mark the end and the beginning of two design eras. The OP5 was the last OnePlus phone with a 16:9 aspect ratio while the OP5T was the first with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. They are both powered by the Snapdragon 835, have dual rear cameras, pack 3300mAh batteries and support 20W fast-charging.

(Source, Via)

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Google always named the new Android versions after desserts. It started off with the “Cupcake” codename for Android 1.5 about a decade ago, and now it’s time to name Android Q. Google unveiled the Android Q third beta build at the Google I/O 2019 conference last week. It is now available for 21 devices including both Pixel as-well-as third-party smartphones.

However, this time, Google is finding it difficult to assign Android Q an official name. “We’re super excited about the desserts,” Sameer Samat, said Google’s vice president of product management for Android and Play. “At the same time, Q is a hard letter. But we’re looking at it.”

Google always picks a name which goes with the company’s image. Google has even partnered with popular brands to name Android 4.4 KitKat and Android 8.0 Oreo. Unlike Google, Microsoft and Apple follow candid approach while naming their software iterations.

• Read More: [Updated] Google announces Android Q; Realme 3 Pro, Mi 9 among devices getting beta 3

However, the Search Giant will pop-out the official name before launching Android Q in the second half of this year. Interested users can flash the Android Q beta build on the supported devices. Improved features such as better privacy control, enhanced biometric protection, gesture navigation, Project Mainline, Dark theme, and smart reply are part of the Android Q OS.

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Google took off the wraps from Android Q Beta 3 at Google IO 2019 developer conference. Huawei is now looking for developers to participate in the Android Q Developer Recruitment program. The program aims to accelerate the Android Q beta development across Huawei devices, starting with Mate 20 Pro.

Along with the Android Q improvements, Huawei will additionally amend security and user privacy protection. The company plans to restrict the cross-app data collection as per the users’ need. These new developments will facilitate users with improved control over their devices. There are a dozen more changes including the Android Q’s system-wide dark mode, improved Digital Wellbeing and parental control which will be a part of the upcoming beta tests.

Android Q’s features like native 5G support and foldable smartphone’s compatibility will be extended for devices like Huawei Mate X.

Interested users can apply for Friendly User Test by going through the below-mentioned instructions.

1. Download Huawei Beta Club App on your device.
2. Accept Terms and Conditions before logging into your Huawei ID.
3. After logging in Join Beta Campaign by heading to Personal > Join Project > Available Project.
4. Once done, you will receive HOTA upgrade notification automatically.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro is among first Android flagships to get the Android Q update as soon as it releases. In case, if you want to quit the Beta program, head over to the same Huawei Beta Club App and Sign out from the project.

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Two of the features Android Pie brings are Adaptive Brightness and Adaptive Battery. Android Q brings another one called Adaptive Sleep.

Some of those who have installed Android Q Beta 3 have discovered the new feature under the settings menu. If you are running Android Q Beta 3, search for Adaptive under the settings menu. If it is available for you, it should be among the search results.

The description for Adaptive Sleep says “Your screen would not dim and go to sleep if the device detects your present attention.”. From the description, it appears the phone will be able to detect if you are looking at it even if you are not touching it and prevent the screen from going to sleep.

This is similar to Samsung‘s Smart Stay which launched with the Galaxy S3. The feature made use of the phone’s front-facing camera to know if the user is looking at the screen.

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There is no toggle for the feature and because this is still in beta, it means it is unfinished. We don’t know if Google will also use the front camera for this feature. If it uses the camera, that doesn’t make any sense regarding privacy concerns.

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Recently, during the Google I/O 2019 annual developers conference, search engine giant Google announced some new features of the upcoming Android Q and also released its third beta version — Android Q Beta 3.

The company also revealed a list of around 21 partners that will be adopting this new Android Q version. Among them is Xiaomi, which has adopted this new version for the Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G.

Xiaomi’s Director of the Smartphone Software Department, Zhang Guoquan, has shared an image which shows the Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship smartphone running the all-new Android Q operating system. It seems that the phone is running the International version of the ROM.

Along with this, the company has also shared a list of bugs that come with the Android Q system for the Xiaomi Mi 9 and Mi MIX 3 5G version. Here’s the list:

• The alarm does not ring when the device is switched off
• Device restarts after the user select wireless projection device in the “Wireless display”
• “Settings” app stops running after a user deactivates shortcut to the mute device
• “Settings” app stops running when “Gesture” is selected in “Settings”
• “File” app stops running after a refresh
• Users may be unable to switch screen color in “Settings”
• Users may be unable to ‘Add a fingerprint’
• Default print service stops after the device connect to WiFi to print photos from the gallery
• “Settings” app crashes after “Automatic brightness” is selected

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The company also says that they could be more bugs present in the system. It has asked users for the feedback, which can be submitted by contacting Xiaomi on its Mi forum.

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During Google I/O 2019 annual developers conference, the Mountain View-based company announced some new features of the upcoming Android Q and also released its third beta version — Android Q Beta 3.

Before this new version of Android gets a stable update, it will pass through three more beta stages. The final version of the Android Q is expected to start rolling out in the third quarter of this year.

Now, China-based Huawei has become the first smartphone maker to officially announce a list of smartphones that will be updated to the upcoming Android Q version. The company announced that it will open applications for the beta testing and co-operate with Android app developers to ensure compatibility and optimization.

Huawei has announced the list of eight smartphones in the first batch that will get updated to the final version of the Android Q. The list includes Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, Mate 20 Porsche Edition, Huawei P30, P30 Pro, Honor V20, and Honor Magic 2.

Do note that this is the list of smartphones from Huawei that will be receiving the final version of the Android Q OS. Currently, there’s no information available about the timeline for this update and we’ll just have to wait for the company to share more details later.

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The upcoming major Android release introduces several new features, including Dark Mode, Focus Mode, Family Link, and improvements to the privacy and security features. Apart from the Pixel series devices, the Beta 3 update of this new Android version comes with support for 17 other smartphones. You can find out more about the features and compatible smartphone from here.

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Google I/O 2019 kicked off today. There were lots of announcements regarding new projects Google has been working on but one of the highlights of the event was the official announcement of Android Q. Google listed some of the new features coming to the 10th version of Android and also announced partner devices that will be able to run a beta version before the stable version is released.

First, let us run through some of the features Android Q will bring to Android devices:

Dark Theme

This a feature Android users have wanted for ages. Google has confirmed that Android Q will bring a dark mode to Android phones. The feature, when activated, should be easy on the eyes and also help conserve battery, especially on phones with AMOLED screens. Google says users will also be able to configure it to turn on at dusk and also turn on when battery saver mode is activated.

Hello Dark Theme, our new friend. Launching in #AndroidQ, lighting up less pixels means saving more battery life. #io19 pic.twitter.com/2hPQEz5twG

— Google (@Google) May 7, 2019

Focus Mode

Last year, Google introduced Digital Wellbeing to help us use our phones less. This year, it will bring Focus Mode. This new feature will allow you to select which apps should be active while the rest are disabled. This should allow you to focus on what you want to do. When you are done, you can resume all other apps. Focus mode will be available on Android Pie and Android Q devices this fall under the Digital Wellbeing app.

Time for a time out? With Focus Mode, you can get things done distraction free by selecting the apps you want to stay active and pausing everything else you don't. #io19 pic.twitter.com/Pq74lnsUU3

— Google (@Google) May 7, 2019

Family Link (Parental Controls)

Android Q will let parents have more control over their children’s phones. You will be able to review apps, monitor app usage, and set a time limit for specific apps. Kids will also be able to ask their guardians for extensions when using their phone which can be granted or denied.

Starting with #AndroidQ, we're bringing Family Link to every @android device so that parents can set app-specific time limits, helping kids and families find a better balance with technology → https://t.co/L8M4fQYGMY #io19 pic.twitter.com/PNwlupu3I8

— Google (@Google) May 7, 2019

Security

Google says Android security updates will arrive faster now. The plan is to update important parts of the OS in the background a way similar to how they update apps. Users will be able to update these important parts of the OS (12 for now) via the Play Store. Called Project Mainline, phone owners will not need to wait for their manufacturers to roll out security updates anymore. Main OS updates will still be handled by the manufacturer.

Improved security for low-end devices

Entry level devices running Android Q will now support encryption, providing more security for them.

These are just a few of the new features coming to Android Q. You can read Google’s blog post which explains all the exciting features the new version of Android is bringing.

Android Q Beta 3 devices

This year, Google is partnering with more OEMs to run a beta version of Android Q. Below is the list of devices (excluding the Pixels) getting Android Q Beta 3:

1. Asus Zenfone 5z
2. Essential PH-1
3. Nokia 8.1
4. Huawei Mate 20 Pro
5. LG G8 ThinQ
6. OnePlus 6T
7. OnePlus 6
8. OnePlus 7 series
9. Oppo Reno
10. Realme 3 Pro
11. Sony Xperia XZ3
12. Tecno Spark 3 Pro
13. Vivo X27
14. Vivo NEX S
15. Vivo NEX A
16. Xiaomi Mi 9
17. Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G

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The beta is already available for some of these devices but not as an OTA yet (at least for my Essential PH-1). You can check here for your devices. You can either decide to wait for the OTA to be available or flash it if you want.

Getting #AndroidQ Beta on PH-1 just got easier.

Download our app on Google Play to get Q Beta over-the-air. https://t.co/IGl1vYAOCX

— Essential (@essential) May 7, 2019

There is an app for the Essential PH-1 on the Play Store that makes getting the OTA easier. Just download and follow the instructions.

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Google is officially bringing Android Q at the company’s IO conference in May 2019. Before its official launch, Google posted the Android Q developer build to let developers ensure compatibility with their Apps. In a recent Android Q Beta Build 2, Google added new features such as multitasking, reworked gestures and audio zooming capabilities. According to the new Android Q documentation, the latest Android OS will natively support ‘deep press’ feature as like of 3D touch on iOS.

The same feature is already available on Android via third-party apps, but natively there was no presence. We have seen long press gestures on various third-party launchers, but now Google is moving a step further with the integration of ‘deep press’ in Android OS.

The new action is present under the “MotionEvent” documentation. It defines ‘deep press’: It represents the user intentionally pressing harder on the screen. This classification type should be used to accelerate the long press behaviour. In other words, it is a function allowing unique responses when users press down the display harder.

However, it is not clear whether ‘deep press’ requires any hardware changes or some software tweaks would do the magic. Though, we believe the new feature might need specialized hardware for better execution.

• Read More: Google Pixel 4 appears in Android Open Source Project comments

We hope to see ‘deep press’ integration on the upcoming Pixel 4 smartphone, expected to unveil in October 2019.

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Google is rolling out the second Android Q Beta with support for new features such as multitasking bubbles, reworked gestures, and a whole new foldable emulator. Google keeps evolving the new Android Q beta builds with new features and enhancements. The beta builds help developers to make their apps and games compatible with the newer Android versions.

This time the Android Beta 2 comes along with an updated SDK for developers, a foldable emulator to test apps and games for resizable display, and whole new gesture control to improve the app accessibility. A new Scoped Storage on the new beta allows users to get more control over shared files. It will let apps to access private sandbox with new access requests for photos, videos and audio.

Bubbles to improve multitasking

The new Bubbles features will help “interactions consistent, safeguard user privacy, reduce development time, and drive innovation.” Facebook Messenger like Bubble notifications help prioritise information, allows instant action and that too without hindering your work. It will help facilitate notifications recording calls, messages and making notes without losing on primary activities.

Emulator for Foldable devices

On Android Studio 3.5 canary release, developers can enjoy the new foldable device emulator with Android Q enhanced platform support. The foldable emulator can be configured easily by heading to the Android virtual device manager in Android Studio. It is compatible with all CTS/GTS requirements and models CDD compliance.

Audio Zoom

A new audio capture API is also a part of the latest Android Q Beta 2. It allows devices to listen more carefully and to zoom in a specified direction through MicrophoneDirection API. Developers can set a field dimension to record the voice in a more precise and efficient manner using setMicrophoneFieldDimension(float).

• Read More: Android Q Beta 1 released for all Pixel phones; New features revealed

Unlike Android P beta, the new Android beta is bearing advancements in a timely manner. We expect a speedier rollout of the upcoming Android Q Beta builds including optimisations, fixes and new features.

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Google has released the first beta edition of the Android Q for all the Pixel phones that have launched so far such as Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel XL and Pixel. The beta build can be installed on the Pixel devices by enrolling in the Android Beta Program first.

Previously, the first preview build of predecessor Android versions were installable only through manual processor since it was aimed towards developers. However, the Android Q first preview can be received over-the-air. The Android Q Beta 1 is aimed towards the developers for testing their apps for the new version of Android. Coming to the Pixel phones, the original Pixel smartphones have already received the promised 2-year Android OS updates. Hence, it is surprising the arrival of Android Q for Snapdragon 821 powered Pixel and Pixel XL phones from 2016.

In May, Google will be holding its I/O 2019 conference to announce the key features of the Android Q. The successor of Android P comes with a new permission management setup for tracking location that provides users three options for apps to access device’s location all the time or allow it while the app is in use or deny.

Controlling apps that access photos, videos and audio files have become easier to manage on Android Q. Also, apps are required to use the system file picker inside the Downloads folder so that users can choose which files can be access by the app. The new version of Android prevents apps for opening activities in the background. Just as Android 9 Pie came with different kinds of display notch designs, the Android Q has been designed to better manage the contents on devices with foldable screens.

Also, the access to sensitive information such as IMEI number and serial number will be restricted on Android Q. The Wi-Fi stack in the new OS comes has been rebuilt to deliver enhanced privacy and performance. There will be a high-performance mode with low latency so that users can take advantage of stutter-free Wi-Fi connectivity while playing games, video and voice calls.

Other features of Android Q include new codecs such as AV1, Opus encoding and HDR10+ on supported devices, revamped Sharing Shortcuts, improved ART runtime and Dynamic Depth open source format that allow third-party apps to apply specialized burs and bokeh options.

• Read More: Google’s latest teaser points to March 19 Gaming console launch

Google will be releasing six beta editions of Android Q. The first one will come in March and the second one will be arriving in April. The third build will be released in May and the fourth will be rolled out in June. These four builds are mainly meant for testing while the Beta 5 and Beta 6 are release candidates. The final edition of the Android Q OS is scheduled to arrive within Q3 this year.

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A mysterious Google device that goes by the name “Google coral” has been spotted on Geekbench. The model is apparently one of the flagship models the company will be releasing this year as it is listed to run the yet to be announced Android Q OS. Android Q is yet to even get into the beta testing phase.

So this could be an Alpha build of the Pixel 4 which will likely be the first device that would feature Google’s next-generation operating system – Android Q. The processor at the heart of the device wasn’t revealed. Instead, it is just listed as “coral”. However, the GeekBench score bares it all as possibly Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855 chipset. The single core test core of 3296 and multi-core score of 9235 are both up to 10% higher than the Snapdragon 845 chipset on the Pixel 3.

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The Google coral is also listed with 6GB of RAM meaning we could see up to 8GB or more on the topmost variant. There are also speculations that this could be a new Chromebook model in the works. We’ll have to wait for an official confirmation to know exactly what this is.

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2019 just started and most of the eligible phones are yet to receive the update to Android Pie. But folks over at XDA Developers already put their hands on an early build of the next major version of the operating system: Android Q. We still do not know how Android 10 will be called, but thanks to the screenshots and a hands-on video of the early build leaked we can have a first glance on some of the improvements that will be included in this version. Android Q will have a brand new Dark Mode: it will be useful for everyone who has a smartphone with an OLED display and wants to save energy, as well as not getting tired eyes in the night thanks to darker colors.

In order to activate the new Dark Mode, all users will have to do is go to the Display settings menu and tap on Set Dark Mode. Once it is enabled, the Dark Mode on Android Q will turn the user interface dark. White elements will become dark gray and there will even be some elements, such as the notifications and the toggle panel, that will become black. Even apps that do not support the Dark Mode natively will be compatible with the new feature.

• Read More: Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 to be rolled out to 150 million users by 2019

The Android Q build also shows improvements to privacy and security with a revamped Permissions menu which will allow checking apps permissions individually directly from the settings and restricting permissions when apps are open. Info about app permissions will be also shown in the notifications tab if needed. Two important security options have been added: Time to take action and Time to read, that will allow setting how long to show messages that ask the user to take action and the notifications that require no immediate action.

Further, there will be a Desktop Mode, freeform windows support (allowing to launch multiple windows of apps by tapping on them), a built-in system recording and a new Game Update Package Preferences allowing users to select graphics drivers on their own. Last but not least, Android Q will bring a feature to turn sensors off and two new screen lock settings to keep the phone awake for longer duration when it is close to a trusted device and to automatically lock it when that device is removed from the trusted devices list.

Do you like the new features of Android Q?

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