Google released the first beta version of Android Q for developers

Improved privacy settings, support for flexible screens and new camera capabilities.

Google released the first beta version of the Android Q operating system for developers . It is available for all Pixel smartphones, starting from the first generation. Google has not yet announced the date of the OS for users. The company introduced new confidentiality settings, improved support for smartphones with flexible screens, media codes and camera capabilities.

In android Q added additional settings for accessing applications to information about the device. Now users will be able to prohibit applications with access to the location in the background. Such a restriction is added for photo, video, audio and any files downloaded to the smartphone.

Google increased support for Smartphones with flexible screens. Applications in the separated screen mode are better optimized for the size of the displays.

Another innovation of Android Q is a new function thanks to which system settings, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Air Region, are displayed on a special panel depending on the application. Users will be able to call the tab in the application interface and control the settings without the need to go to the settings application. For example, a network settings can be available from a browser.

Google updated the "Share" button. For example, if the owner of the device wants to send a link, then the application will offer to click on the “copy” button. Developers will be able to integrate this function into their applications so that users can quickly exchange content. The menu will be loaded in advance in the background.

In Android Q new functions for photos and videos have appeared. Third -party applications will gain access to depth maps, which are built during shooting in a portrait mode, more precisely, process photos and offer new blasting and side options. The company also announced that the OS will receive the support of the next generation of AV1, which offers improved quality streaming.

Marking: <i> Initially, the material stated that Android Q first had the opportunity to limit the access of applications to information about the device, the new Sharing Shortcuts menu and the fast settings panel. In fact, this is not so, the editor was mistaken. TJ apologizes to readers. </i>

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