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The Android Q beta program is already fragmented

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago 4

When it comes to the Android Q beta, the OEM gets to call all the shots. That never looks good.

Phew

No, Google will not force OEMs to adopt Android Q's navigation gestures

Harish Jonnalagadda 1 year ago 6

Google is "strongly encouraging" OEMs to adopt Android Q's new navigation gestures, but it will not force them to do so. That means that custom gestures from Samsung, Huawei, and others are here to stay.

Confirmation

Huawei confirms Android Q update for Mate 20, P30, and more

Joe Maring 1 year ago 4

Huawei has confirmed that Android Q is coming to the Mate 20, P30, and a bunch of other phones.

WAKE UP

Android Q's 'Adaptive Sleep' could keep your screen awake while using it

Jason England 1 year ago 1

Hidden in the Android Q beta 3 settings is an inactive feature called Adaptive Sleep that would attempt to keep your screen awake while you're actively using your phone.

Mixed bag

What do you think about Android Q Beta 3's new gestures?

Joe Maring 1 year ago 4

Android Q Beta 3 introduces Google's second attempt at using gestures for Android's navigation. So far, people seem pretty mixed on it.

Better all around

Google just quietly announced a massive change to how Android updates work

Russell Holly 1 year ago 5

Google's Project Mainline is a much bigger deal than anyone really knows, and it's going to be awesome.

The latest

Android Q beta 3 review: Great dark theme, controversial gesture nav

Andrew Martonik 1 year ago 8

We've been using "Android Q" since early March, and Google even released a beta update in early April. But the third beta release is really the first time we've been able to see and use actual substantial features included in the new version.

So far so good

How are you liking Android Q Beta 3?

Joe Maring 1 year ago

Android Q Beta 3 officially went live on May 7 after Google I/O's opening keynote. How are you liking it so far?

Fresh off the line

What's new in Android Q beta 3: Dark mode, new gestures, better privacy

Harish Jonnalagadda 1 year ago

We already got a look at some of the new features coming to Android Q, and with the Beta 3 build Google is introducing a new gesture navigation system, dark theme, privacy controls, and so much more.

Hello, darkness, my old friend

FINALLY, our prayers for a Dark Theme are answered in Android Q

Ara Wagoner 1 year ago

Android has come back to the dark side with Android Q.

Use it everywhere

Android Q Beta 3 is heading to 21 phones — here's the full list

Harish Jonnalagadda 1 year ago

Google is once again expanding its beta program, with 21 phones from 13 OEMs now on the list.

Where are my files?

Google pushes Android Q's controversial Scoped Storage enforcement to 2020

Jason England 1 year ago 8

The new Scoped Storage feature from Android Q that restricts access to storage is being pushed back to Android R.

Swipe right

Android Q has a hidden 'back' gesture that almost works

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago 23

A new horizontal scrolling gesture may be poised to steal away your back button forever.

Round two

Have you downloaded Android Q Beta 2?

Joe Maring 1 year ago 9

On April 3, 2019, Google started pushing Beta 2 for Android Q. Have you downloaded it yet?

Android & Chill

Android Q is (almost) here to remind us all about fragmentation

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago 29

Android Q addresses one of my biggest gripes about Android. Too bad I'll have to wait forever to see it on my phone.

🐛🐜🐞

What Android Q bugs have you discovered?

Joe Maring 1 year ago 5

Android Q Beta 1 has arrived, but as with all betas, not everything is perfect. Here are some bugs are AC forum members have found so far.

Exciting new features

Top 15 Android Q features you need to know about

Harish Jonnalagadda 1 year ago 19

The first dev preview of Android Q is here, giving us an early look at the features coming to Android this year. Here's what you need to know about Android Q.