How could it be otherwise, Android Q has had its moment of prominence in the Google I / O this afternoon, and certain features and functions have been confirmed that, although they were rumored, we did not know to what point in the end they would come to light or not. These are the new features confirmed by Google at this afternoon's conference. You may not know if your terminal opts for Android Q, so you should check if you can update to the latest version.
Apart from the expected launch of the Google Pixel 3a and the Google Pixel 3a XL, mid-range phones with a high-end camera, you can read the analysis of the Google Pixel 3a XL made by our colleagues from another blog if you want to know more in depth about the topic. But going back to Android, although the summary of the entire Google I / O is quite extensive, there are quite a few operating system novelties that were rumored, and that we are very happy that they were confirmed in the end. They are as follows.
Adaptability for flexible displays
Yes, it was to be expected that something like this will be presented to us for Android Q, since brands such as Huawei with its Mate X or Samsung with its Galaxy Fold.
So, as feared, Android can adapt to any type of screen, Thus, giving free rein to the imagination of manufacturers for innovation and design, both physical and software.
5G Networks
Of course, this has to be accompanied by hardware according to the manufacturers and operators, but Google gives full support to 5G networks with Android Q, accepting the speeds that may come with this future new telecommunications standard.
Google says that more than 20 operators globally will support 5G already in 2019, so we are ahead of the future, without a doubt.
System-wide dark mode
Yes, we were all waiting for it, we were looking forward to it and it has finally been announced. A dark mode for the entire system natively for all phones upgrading to Android Q.
That is to say, in the system settings and applications they will have this dark mode applied that both benefits OLED technology screens and Google's own phones and that of a thousand other manufacturers, and that also, leaving aside aesthetics, helps to be able to use the mobile in low-light environments.
You already wanted, right?
Live Caption
Live Caption It is an interesting novelty that It allows you to automatically subtitle all the audiovisual or simply auditory content that we consume on our phone. It only weighs 80MB and works without the need for Internet, being able to even use it with the airplane mode activated.
Privacy enhancements
You already know that Google places special emphasis on security, so now with Android Q you can have more control over the app permissions and about what Google's own apps capture information.
In addition, it will also send you notifications when an app that you are not using at that time is accessing your location, so that you are informed and it is your decision to take action on the matter or not.
They will also allow the option to activate the location only when using apps such as Maps or other navigation applications.
Focus Mode
This is a most interesting novelty, and it is designed for productivity, el Focus Mode is a mode that allows you not to access certain applications that you will select while it is activatedIn case you work on the phone or tend to check it while you work, do not enter the apps that would waste more time.
Not a bad idea, right?
Better parental control
A relief for parents with young children, external apps will no longer be needed, Android Q will allow you to set a limit of hours of use of an application, a time to "go to bed" or block certain applications when parental control is activatedl. Something very useful for many users.
More manufacturers support beta
And last but not least, now more manufacturers will have access to the Android Q beta, So far only the Pixels have access to the first ones that have come out, but now other brands such as OnePlus, Essential, Nokia, Huawei and even Oppo will be able to have Android Q before anyone else with their beta program.
Improved Smart Reply
And finally, Smart Reply, the option that allows us to reply quickly with predetermined phrases or expressions, will be improved to offer better options such as suggestions to send, including emojis, or open Maps when they send you an address, for example, but all being able to answer from the notification itself.
Comfortable right?
Just as the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL have their good and their bad parts, these novelties also have their newest part and their more "normal" part, but we cannot deny that there are some of the most interesting.
And you? What is the most interesting novelty for you?