Android 10 is tipped to land on Pixels on September 3rd

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It looks like the final version of Android is coming real soon—tomorrow, to be exact. Canadian carriers Rogers and Telus leaked on their support forums information that the Pixel phones will be getting the latest version of Android on September 3rd. Both have since taken out this info, but the release of Android 10 is imminent. The final beta for Android 10 was released a month ago. Google said at that time that the public rollout was "just a few weeks away." Plus, Google's Pixel phones usually get first dibs on the latest version of Android. This newest version of Android might be hitting more smartphones in a timely fashion as over two dozen phone manufacturers were rolling out beta versions of the operating system.

Source: 9to5Google

Android drops dessert nicknames for mobile OS

After years of naming its mobile operating system after sweet treats, the company has decided to take a more straightforward approach. Android Q is just going to be called Android 10. Perhaps thinking up of a Q-named dessert was too much of a challenge. But Android's official release is that this approach makes it more "relatable." Sameer Samat, vice president of product management for Android, wrote in a blog post, "As a global operating system, it's important that these names are clear and relatable for everyone in the world. So, this next release of Android will simply use the version number and be called Android 10. We think this change helps make release names simpler and more intuitive for our global community."

On top of changing the name, the Android logo gets a new "more modern, accessible look" with droid prominent in the logo as well. Google hasn't officially announced when the new software will roll out to users. But the company says this new logo will come out in the "coming weeks with the final release of Android 10."

Source: CNET

Google looks to standardize gesture navigation with Android Q

Soon after Apple got rid of its home button and replaced it with gesture-based navigation, Android followed suit. But different OEMs had different interpretations for this navigation type. Google is looking to change that with Android Q. Gesture navigation will be the default with this version of Android, and it'll standardize the gesture system so it'll be easier to pick up. The beta version of the operating system has a new gesture system that gets rid of the back button. In its place, you swipe from the side of the screen. And the main gestures are similar to Apple's implementation.

The upside of gesture navigation is it does things like add function while using less screen real estate and make it easier to switch between apps. But if you're not into using gestures, you can still switch back to the three-button navigation.

Source: Phandroid

Huawei to update 14 of its current lineup to Android Q

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While we don’t know what Huawei’s relationship with Google will be, for now the company is promising to update a number of its phone to EMUI 10, which is based on Android Q. This includes the Huawei P30 Pro, P30, P30 Lite, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20, Mate 20X 5G, P20 Pro, P20, P Smart 2019, P Smart+ 2019, P Smart Z, as well as its Honor 20 series. That includes the Honor 20 lite, Honor 20, and Honor 20 Pro. EMUI 10 has a new user interface as well as a redesigned camera app with additional scene support. The EMUI logo has been tweaked as well as the system menus.

Source: GSMArena