Android 10 came out today, but only Pixel phones can use these features

Currently, the latest version of Google's operating system is released first on Pixel devices including Pixel 3/3 XL, 3a / 3a XL, Pixel 2/2 XL. Notably, older devices like the Pixel / XL have been released for three years, but they're still on the list of devices that support Android 10 updates.

For devices using the Android operating system from other manufacturers, the time to update to Android 10 will depend on each company's plan. However, users will not have to wait too long as previous operating system updates, when Google promises maximum within the next 3 months, Android 10 will land on many different device models. " We are working with a number of partners to launch or upgrade the device to Android 10 this year, " Google said.

What's new in Android 10?

In addition to supporting 5G wireless networks, Android 10 will also bring new gestures to navigate the system or because of the traditional 3-way navigation keys. For example, swiping left and right on Android 10 has the same function as the Back button, which is familiar to Android users.

Of course, it would be a big mistake not to mention the Dark Theme – the most anticipated mode on Android 10. With this feature, users can easily activate by clicking the icon above. Quick Settings menu. At this point, everything in the operating system will change from white to black tones, helping users to reduce eye strain when using the device at night, while also saving battery power for the device.

Previously, Google promised that all its main applications would support Dark Theme. However, it seems that not all applications have been able to adjust to the release date of Android 10. The proof is that the Gmail application is still in the testing phase of compatibility with Dark Theme and will only release the version New at the end of this month.

Not only the Dark Theme, the "frantic advertising but ultimately failed" situation also occurred with some other key features of Android 10. For example, the Focus Mode (focus mode) has just been launched. Trial version today. As the name implies, this feature supports users to turn off addictive applications on phones like Facebook, YouTube … thereby helping us to focus on handling work more effectively. More specifically, Focus Mode works by muting and blocking all notifications from the application, while turning the icon into gray to limit user attention.

Another feature that is also delayed is Live Caption, which allows users to directly record / record any video or audio file on their phone. However, this feature will only be released later this year, and may only be reserved for Google's Pixel devices.

However, one of the most important updates brought to Android 10 but not directly experienced by users, is a feature called Project Mainline. This is Google's latest attempt to limit fragmentation on Android devices. With Project Mainline, important security patches will be updated directly to users through the Play Store service, instead of waiting for update plans of phone manufacturers or carriers.

Refer to TheVerge