How to Live Aligned with we advance On August 22, Google has removed the candy from the names of the versions of its mobile operating system and has released Android 10 to dry. The new version promises to consume less battery, and to achieve this they have launched a dark theme for the entire operating system. And it is that most Android phones of medium-high range use OLED screens that consume less energy if black colors are used; unlit pixels do not consume battery.
To celebrate the launch, the company of the famous search engine has updated the page android web and has launched a specific one for Android 10 in which we can see its most outstanding news. At the bottom right of the page about the latest launch of the little android's system we have an icon from which we can put the page in dark mode, probably so that we can see how everything would look if we visited it from a device with Android 10 in the new "Dark Mode".
Android 10 highlights
Live Caption
Live Caption is a new feature that add subtitles with one tap. Once Live Caption is activated, subtitles will appear at the bottom of the screen for videos, podcasts, and audio messages. The function is also available in its own content and everything works without an internet connection. Basically it is a transcriber (which I hope is better than Telegram).
Smart answers
When we receive a message, Android 10 will do more than propose responses. Also will recommend us what to do. For example, if we are talking about dinner, the phone will suggest an answer (such as "ok") and then it will tell us how to go to the restaurant with Google Maps. They promise that this feature is available in third party apps.
Sound amplifier
This function will amplify the sound of the iPhone, it will filter out background noise and fine tune the tone so that it is heard as well as possible. This will work when listening to podcasts, watching videos, or when we are talking in a crowded room. All we have to do is put on the headphones to hear everything clearer. You can test Sound Amplifier with the Google Play app.
Gesture navigation
The gestures have been improved in this version. Now you can go back or forward, go back to the home screen or swipe up to see open applications. And all super smooth.
Dark mode
I think this function needs the least explanation. It is something that we have seen in many applications for years and now we will have it in the entire operating system. As we have explained, on OLED displays, black saves battery.
Android 10 improves support for foldable devices
The new Android installment too improves support for folding devices. As Google explains, «Foldable and 5G devices are only available on Android. So you can experience the latest and greatest features on devices that fold, flex and move faster than ever«.
On the other hand, they have also improved privacy adding new and more intelligent controls that will allow us to decide when and where we share the data of our device. Security has also improved, or will improve with security updates that arrive in Android 10 faster and easier than ever: they will arrive directly from Google Play.
Focus Mode, Android 10 will help you focus on what interests you
Also available as Google Play app, Android 10 introduces a new mode that will allow us focus on what interests us. It is currently in beta and will allow us to select some apps to be temporarily paused. It's basically like a Do Not Disturb mode, but with one more twist.
Finally, we have the Family Link, which will allow us to guide our family members, especially the little ones, to learn, play and explore the network while we configure usage limits, see the activity of the apps that have used or manage the restrictions. It will also allow us to see where they are.
Now available on Pixels, soon on other compatible devices
Android 10 began to arrive on the Google Pixels yesterday. As usual, the launch is being gradual, so compatible devices will gradually receive it. Have you already received it? How about?