Android 10 Goes Official: Here Are The New Features

Live Caption

This feature can be used to add subtitles to self-made videos, audio recordings, and podcasts without using the internet.

Smart Reply

Android 10 natively supports smart reply. The OS automatically suggests a bunch of messages (including emojis) as a reply to a text or an e-mail.

 

Sound Amplifier

The built-in sound amplifier on the Android 10 OS will reduce the background noise and boost the primary sound to make it more audible. The company claims that this feature will be useful in scenarios like taking calls in a busy room or a marketplace.

Gesture Navigation

Google introduced the gesture-based navigation on the Android 9 Pie. Now, the company has improvised the same on Android 10 which works more efficiently. Swiping right lets you switch apps while swiping left will allow you to go back. Swiping from the center will bring you to the home screen.

Dark Theme

Android 10 now natively supports dark theme or dark mode, which converts the entire UI into black color. Google claims that besides the visual advantage, dark theme will also help the phone to save battery.

Improved Privacy Settings

Android 10 now comes with better privacy settings, where, the owner of the device can control data and permission accessed by an app.

Faster Security Updates

With Android 10 OS update, the device can install the security patch without rebooting. The security updates will be available directly from the Google Play system updates.

Digital Wellbeing

Digital Wellbeing also gets a major haul, it now offers more insights of the app usage pattern, helping users to manage their smartphone usage time.

Focus Mode

With this feature, users can select the apps that they want to access for a specific period.