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    Android 10 Thread

    Discussion in 'Smartphones and Tablets' started by Dr. AMK, Jan 18, 2019.

  1. Dr. AMK

    Dr. AMK Living with Hope

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    Android 10 - THIS is why you should be Excited.
     
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    Android 10 Q: Possible Name, Release Date And Features Of Google Update
    https://www.ibtimes.com/android-10-q-possible-name-release-date-features-google-update-2751884
    As we venture forward into the year 2019, we can expect Google to release the 10.0 version of the Android OS called Android Q. While we already know of Google’s naming conventions and yearly releases, we’ve yet to know its release date and the new features it’ll bring to Android smartphones. Here’s what we know so far about the Android 10.0 Q.

    According to AndroidSoul, Google’s annual smartphone OS releases have a pattern to it that fans can follow to predict the release of the Android 10.0 Q. The latest OS, Android Pie, was launched last Aug. 6, which is among the earliest release dates so far. Potentially, the next release could happen around March this year.

    Currently, many users are still waiting on the Android Oreo update for their phones. At best, the Android phones that are able update to the latest version could be the ones that started on Oreo upon release.

    Meanwhile, Google has been known for naming their Android OS releases using dessert names, arranged in an alphabetical order. The names could range from simple ones like the current version Pie, and longwinded such as Ice Cream Sandwich, which stretches the possible names for the Android 10.0 Q version. It could be Quesadilla, Queso, Quail or even Quaker Oats, but there has been no confirmation as of now.

    So far, rumors are also piling about the new features of the Android 10.0 Q. Here are some that we found:

    • Emoji 12.0 (Unicode 12.0)
    • Desktop experience for Android 10.0 Q tablets
    • Manual Google Drive backup storage
    • Multi-monitor support similar to Galaxy Note 9
    • App checker that notifies users when opening apps compatible is Android Lollipop or earlier
    • Multi-resume feature
    • Ringtone prevention for second call if currently holding a call
    • Multi-resume with many apps at the same time.
    • Dark mode for all AOSP apps
    • Vulkan API for UI rendering for lesser battery consumption
    For now, Google has yet to tease anything about the Android 10.0 Q OS. We’ll have to wait for March to see if the rumors are right about the release or at least to get an announcement about when the new OS comes out.
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    Vasudev Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'd like it to be called Android Quality focused on Quality and speed improvements just like iOS12.
     
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    Quality?! Not a chance! We're supposed to be fully satisfied with EXCITING and INNOVATIVE features like already confirmed NEW EMOJIS!!!!!11111@@@ \=
     
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    Yuck, 99% of the times I always type the wrong emoji. Usually I used MSFT's keyboard to suggest emoji now its pathetic and suggests me weird emojis so switched to gboard.
    Or maybe Quantos.
     
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    Anyone upgraded to Android 10 yet. My Pixel XL was upgraded Tuesday and I don't really see that big of a change. Dark mode I guess...
     
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    Didn't Google announce EOL date for OG Pixel?
     
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    Like I said mine was upgrade Tuesday. I took it that Pixel was done too. I seen it somewhere last night how the roll out was being done. Will see if I can find it.

    Update...all pixel /XL phones should have Android 10 now
     
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    Yes, read that yesterday. Its good thing that Google is supporting Android 10 on OG Pixel.
     
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    Well, I spend last hour disabling system update on my and my wife's phone so there is no chance those phones will ever get updated to Android 10 and it's all thanks to scoped storage implemented there. I already went through this phony security BS with Google, completely disabling my SD card on my older phone few years back and I'm not making that mistake again.
    You can read about it here : https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-storage-access-framework-scoped-storage/
    BTW what is emoji you all are so excited about?
     
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    Hi guys,
    Do you know are there new smartphones with android which have the special option of converting mp3 to text. I need it for my work when I want to save every speech from my colleagues. I currently use this service https://audext.com/audio-transcription-software/ to convert audio file to text. But maybe you can suggest easier way in android?
     
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    You can try Google voice recorder from XDA or Google transcribe live https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ring.visualization.accessibility.scribe&hl=en
     
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    I have decided to dip my toe into the android pool again. I have been using my samsung galaxy tab a 8 for a few months now, and its getting better all the time. Its just a base model tablet with LTE for overlanding in my Jeeps, but I am starting to use it more and more just relaxing because of it's size. No, it's not as good as the ipad, but its not 800 bucks either. So, I have decided to buy a Umidigi F2. It's 179 bucks, has everything I want to try in android. It's running Q, it has multiple cameras, a finger print sensor and face unlock, NFC and a nice screen. Not to mention a huge battery. Why not give it a shot. I will report back with my impressions.
     
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    WELL, I looked up the umidigi on amazon canada. 599....NOPE. I won't be buying one for that. I can get a pre owned p30 pro from telus for that. Time to find something else that has similar features for a reasonable amount of money
     
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    I switched to Android 10 (LineageOS 17) earlier this month, and it's slowly growing on me. While mostly stable, stuff crashes occasionally, and some works needs to be done on stock apps e.g. launcher, which are my preference. Last update minimized the issues, hopefully next one will resolve them completely.

    p.s. my phone was released 6 months before OG Pixel, yet still going strong with modern-ish display size and battery capacity, and thanks to Google HDR+ Camera ports.
     
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    I just found the motorola g stylus. I think that is my next phone. It has everything I NEED besides NFC. That's just a minor hiccup and I can start using my bank cards and etc again. It's waterproof, has usb c, stylus, expandable memory, enough power, great cameras, and a huge battery. Sounds like a winner.