Android Q Features
Android Q features you'll love: Games will be better on weaker hardware
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By borrowing a tool from Chrome, Android Q will run OpenGL ES features on your phone's GPU no matter the version.
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Android Q Features
Android Q features you'll love: Better support for foldables
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The entire "large screen" device category is getting some much needed revisiting now that foldable phones are here.
Beta fun
OnePlus releases Android Q beta and source code for the OnePlus 7 Pro
Just a few days after it was released, OnePlus has released the Android Q beta and source code for the OnePlus 7 Pro.
Android & Chill
The Android Q beta program is already fragmented
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When it comes to the Android Q beta, the OEM gets to call all the shots. That never looks good.
Right on Q
Android Q puts privacy controls into users hands like never before
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When it comes to privacy, more is always better.
Phew
No, Google will not force OEMs to adopt Android Q's navigation gestures
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
Android Q Beta 3 officially went live on May 7 after Google I/O's opening keynote. How are you liking it so far?
Quick
How to install Android Q Beta 3 on your Pixel right now
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The second Android Q beta is available, and there are two ways and three generations of phones on which to get it.
The Next Big Thing
Everything you need to know about Android Q
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From the latest news, updates, and more, here's everything we know about Android Q!
Fresh off the line
What's new in Android Q beta 3: Dark mode, new gestures, better privacy
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
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
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
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The new Scoped Storage feature from Android Q that restricts access to storage is being pushed back to Android R.
Android Q Features
What is Scoped Storage in Android Q?
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One of Android's fundamentals is getting a big overhaul. One that will require a rewrite of a long list of apps that try to access files stored on your device.
Swipe right
Android Q has a hidden 'back' gesture that almost works
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A new horizontal scrolling gesture may be poised to steal away your back button forever.