Software:Android Q

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Android Q
A version of the Android operating system
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|Final preview|Latest preview}}Q Beta 5 (QPP5.190530.014)[1] / July 10, 2019; 4 years ago (2019-07-10)
Preceded byAndroid 9.0 "Pie"
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Support status
In public beta stage

Android "Q" is the upcoming tenth major release and the 17th version of the Android mobile operating system. The final release of Android Q is scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2019.[2]

History

On March 13, 2019, Google released the first beta of Android Q exclusively on their Pixel phones, including the first generation Pixel and Pixel XL devices where support was extended due to popular demand.[3] A total of six beta or release-candidate versions are planned for release before the final release, which is currently scheduled for the third quarter of 2019.[2][4]

On May 7, 2019, Beta 3 launched and expanded the beta to 14 partner devices from 11 OEMs, twice as many devices compared to Android Pie's beta.[5] The Beta version's access to Huawei Mate 20 Pro was removed on May 21, 2019 due to U.S. government sanctions,[6] but the access was back on May 31.[7]

On June 5, 2019, Google released Beta 4 with the finalized Android Q APIs and SDK (API Level 29).[8] Dynamic System Updates (DSU) are also included in Beta 4. The Dynamic System Update will allow Android Q devices to temporarily install a GSI (Generic System Image) to try a newer version of Android on top of their current Android version. Once users decide to end testing the chosen GSI image, they can simply reboot their device and boot back into their normal device's Android version.[9]

On July 10, 2019, Google released Beta 5 with the final API 29 SDK as well as the latest optimizations and bug fixes.[10] This is the release candidate for testing.[11]

Features

Android Q features include:[3]

  • Native support for foldable phones[5][12][13]
  • New and improved UI customizations with changeable themes, icons and fonts (in Stock Android)
  • Allows users to control when apps have permission to see their location: never, only when the app is in use (running), or all the time (when in the background).
  • New permissions to access in background photos, video, and audio files
  • Built-in screen recorder
  • Background apps can no longer jump into the foreground.
  • Improved privacy: limited access to non-resettable device identifiers
  • Sharing shortcuts, which allow sharing content with a contact directly
  • Floating settings panel, that allow changing system settings directly from apps
  • Dynamic depth format for photos, which allow changing background blur after taking a photo
  • Support for the AV1 video codec, the HDR10+ video format, and the Opus audio codec
  • A native MIDI API, allowing interaction with music controllers
  • Better support for biometric authentication in apps[14]
  • Support for the WPA3 Wi-Fi security protocol.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Support and Release Notes". Google. https://developer.android.com/preview/release-notes#android_q_beta_5. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Program Overview". https://developer.android.com/preview/overview. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Burke, Dave (March 13, 2019). "Introducing Android Q Beta". Google. https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/03/introducing-android-q-beta.html. Retrieved March 13, 2019. 
  4. ↑ Hager, Ryne. "Android Q timeline: Six betas planned, final release in Q3". Illogical Robot LLC. https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/03/13/android-q-timeline-six-betas-planned-final-release-in-q3/. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Burke, Dave (May 7, 2019). "What’s New in Android: Q Beta 3 & More". Google. https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/05/whats-new-in-android-q-beta-3-more.html. Retrieved May 13, 2019. 
  6. ↑ "Huawei Mate 20 Pro pulled from the Android 10 Q beta program". https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_pro_pulled_from_the_android_10_q_beta_program-news-37152.php. 
  7. ↑ "Huawei Mate 20 Pro is back on the Android Q Beta program" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_pro_is_back_on_the_android_q_beta_program-news-37329.php. 
  8. ↑ "Android Q Beta 4 and Final APIs!" (in en). https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/06/android-q-beta-4-and-final-apis.html. 
  9. ↑ Bradshaw, Kyle (2019-06-05). "Android Q Beta 4: Dynamic System Updates are live" (in en-US). https://9to5google.com/2019/06/05/android-q-beta-4-dynamic-system-updates/. 
  10. ↑ "Google releases Android Q Beta 5 with several gestural navigation tweaks" (in en). https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/07/android-q-beta-5-update.html. 
  11. ↑ "Timeline and Updates" (in en). https://developer.android.com/preview/overview#timeline. 
  12. ↑ Amadeo, Ron (April 3, 2019). "Google’s second Android Q Beta brings us “Bubbles” multitasking" (in en-us). https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/04/googles-second-android-q-beta-brings-a-floating-chat-head-style-ui-to-apps/. 
  13. ↑ Faulkner, Cameron (April 3, 2019). "Android Q’s second beta embraces foldable phones, multitasking Bubbles". https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/3/18293964/android-q-beta-foldable-phones-bubbles-chat-heads-multitasking. 
  14. ↑ Villas-Boas, Antonio. "The upcoming Android Q will make Android more efficient and streamlined than ever, and you can install the beta now". https://www.businessinsider.com/googles-android-q-beta-release-gives-us-early-look-at-new-features-2019-3. 

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