Publication date
Android 10 has been officially available on Google Pixels since September 3, 2019. You can check out the list of compatible smartphones that will benefit from Android 10 by clicking on this link. At the end of the article, in the section Compatible smartphonesYou will also find more specific links to find out when the update will be available on your smartphone. SAMSUNG, Huawei, Xiaomi, Honor Or OnePlus.
Name and logo
Google changed its strategy with this new version of mobile operating systemNo Android Q here, but a simple Android 10 without the sweet name attached. A way to simplify things for international consumers and convey a more serious image.
There has also been a change graphic contract And logo. The Android robot changes from green to a darker shade. The word “Android” is now written in black.
New features
With Android 10, new features especially a lot ofHere are some of the most important ones.
Native support for foldable smartphones
With the launch of the Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate postponed, however, Android 10 is still there for it thanks to the numerous optimizations for this new technology. Apps resize natively in folded and unfolded modesNative support for devices with multiple displays has also been implemented.
Live Caption: subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Google has thought about deaf and hard of hearing people with a new feature, Live Captioning provides subtitles for all content played on a smartphone : videos, podcasts, voice messages – including your own voice recordings, regardless of the application. Thanks to a number of innovations, this transcription of what is said does not require an internet connection: everything happens locally. The Pixel 4 series was the first to benefit from such a feature.
Simplified sharing
THE share menu Redesigned to be faster and easier to use. Now when you want to share something, whether it’s a link, photo or other content, an improved share menu appears. It displays the content at the top and presents it directly an icon to copy to clipboard. This is followed by other more common icons. Thanks to the new API, these icons appear faster than before.
System settings directly in the app
Android 10 allows applications to integrate certain system controls. One example the company showed Ability to turn Wi-Fi on and offmobile data and airplane mode directly in Google Chrome. Just save a few steps compared to what is currently available.
CameraX: depth of field and advanced features in all photo apps
Multiple photo modules can capture depth of field information, not to mention ToF sensors and other devices that manufacturers may choose to integrate into their devices. However, due to the lack of a unified interface, developing high-performance photo applications is complex, and adapting new functionality to multiple devices is often difficult.
Sound amplifier
with Sound BoosterGoogle is trying to solve some of the problems we encounter on our smartphones through software rather than hardware. With this new tool it is possible to increase the sound, filter out background noise and adjust some specific parameters. It is even possible to set a different configuration for each earbud (right and left). This is useful for calls or multimedia.
Digital wellbeing
Smartphone addiction has been a recurring theme in recent months. Google has responded by adding an option to YouTube that lets you better control your viewing time, a possibility that is now available on other services. Here too, the Mountain View company aims to make you less dependent on your phone with this new focus mode.
This is essentially a more advanced and customizable “Do not disturb” setting, with the existing functionality that includes, for example, blocking calls at a certain time. Here you can choose more precisely what type of notification or application you want to silence. For example, you can silence social networks but allow WhatsApp.
Android 10 is also introduced Family Connectionmore in-depth and effective parental control. You can set screen time limits, view app activity, manage app and content restrictions… You can even get live mobile location to always know where your child is. Reassuring for parents.
A lightweight version of Android 10GB
Google released Android 10 Go for entry-level devices alongside Android 10 in the fall of 2019. This very lightweight operating system is 10% faster than its Android Pie counterpart. Android 10 Go is also better for privacy and data security.
And more…
Other changes and new features, such as screen video captureA desktop mode There are also the likes of Samsung DeX. If we won’t go into it, it’s because we already know this about the coatings from many manufacturers.
Compatible smartphones
All smartphones in the Google Pixel series are compatible with the update. It is possible to download and install it as easily as possible. For a moment we feared that the first generation would be forgotten, but the Mountain View company, faced with the discontent of the community, decided to integrate these models as well.
Be it OnePlus, Xiaomi, Huawei, Nokia, Vivo, Realme, Asus, LG, Essential, Sony, or even Tecno, almost all brands have played the game and allowed their users to beta test the new version of Android. The final versions of the operating system were finally distributed in the last quarter of 2019 and continue to be distributed to this day. Nowadays, almost all new models come with Android 10 by default. However, if you have an older model, there is a definite distribution plan for certain brands:
- Android 10 Huawei and Honor (EMUI 10) update dates
- Samsung’s Android 10 update date
- OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro update date
For other devices, each brand will let consumers know if the update is available for their device. Keep in mind that the Android 10 update could be coming to smartphones as old as the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8. You can find a list of confirmed Android 10 compatible smartphones here .
