It’s better too late than never… The wait for Android Q is over now, it is one step closer to its launching. The final beta 6 of Andriod’s latest version. Now the testing & feedback is close to the end.
Beta 6 of Android Q was launched on 7 August, thus, rumors are also rendering in users’ minds about the release date of the upcoming version of Android.
As we all are acquainted with the process before launching any Android version. Every Android version goes through the process of the beta version in terms of feedback.
Android Q also does the same, It came with 6 beta version. With every beta version, Android Q is getting better and bug-free UI. All the beta versions are open to the developers for feedback and bug fixing. This is the right way to launch any product without any hassle.
Releasing Date for Android Q
Whenever any new product or service is formed in its actual shape, rumors start rendering to mind. The first rumor for any upcoming product is the launching date. Because it matters.
The official announcement about releasing the date for android is still unclear. Some rumors are waving in the air that is enough to mislead you.
Dave Burke, VP of Engineering at Android Posted on 7 Aug, “We’re just a few weeks away from the official release of Android Q! As we put the final polish on the new platform, today we’re rolling out Beta 6, the last Beta update”.
He also added, “Now is the time to make sure your apps are ready before we bring the official release to consumers. Take this opportunity to finish up your testing and publish your app updates soon to give users a smooth transition to Android Q.”
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So it’s not clear what will be the birthdate for Android Q, but according to the Google events, Android Dev Summit 2019 will be the right time. The Android Dev Summit 2019 will be scheduled for 23-24 Oct. So we can assume that either Android Dev Summit will witness the Android Q or it will release before the summit.
Video Link for the Android Dev Summit 2019… https://youtu.be/Hx3aTcv2KlE
Android Q Coming Soon! Are You Ready?
As the final beta is out now, it’s the last chance for every developer to make a change or give feedback before its handover to the consumer. So are you ready to make headway in the terms of the contributor?
To dive into the technicalities, first, we have to check what’s new in Android Q beta 6 updates. It includes Android Q system images for Pixel and Android Emulator, and also builds tools for Android Studio. The beta 6 updates are also known as final updates, thus, it is formed as final features, gestures, and system behaviors.
According to the Android official statement, Beta 6 includes all previous bug fixes, and optimization, there’s a 200dp vertical app exclusion limit for the Back gesture. Second, we’ve added a sensitivity preference setting for the Back gesture.
Being a member of the leading Android app development company, we are also excited to test our applications. Our app developers always craft applications under the App Store Guidelines and Operating System features. As a result, the Apps that we created are compatible with the Android Q.
Meanwhile, app developers are allowed to check, test, & update their applications according to the latest features and UI gestures for Android Q. Android asks all developers to update current apps for compatibility as soon as possible.
How To Update Your Application:
To update the application on Android development mode, all you need is the Android Q Beta device or emulator, then test. Since it is developer mode that’s why normal Android devices can’t be compatible with the Android Q beta 6.
Final Beta update, official Android Q coming soon!
Official Android narrated the step-by-step guide for updating applications for users. Here are the steps to updating your application…
- Install your existing app on Android Q devices.
- Test with Android Q’s latest features & gestures(Navigation, functionality).
- Test for the privacy setting(location permission, background activity & identifier).
- Test the entire SDK and built for libraries, if any issue just updates it.
- Update and Publish your App at Google Play Store for better UX in the future.
By following the entire step-by-step guide for updating the application for developers mode. It must follow the process for Android Q, so whenever Android Q will take its actual shape, one can ready with their application. Here are some of the features that your app should be compatible with…
- Dark Mode
- UI Without Back Button
- Compatible With Foldable Phones
The name of the upcoming Android version is still a myth. It can be Android Quiche, Queen of pudding or it can be Quesito.
Final Thought
The Android Q is about to come… maybe it gonna released soon. According to the official statement of Android, they are planning to launch it as soon as possible. Also, the developer must make their existing application ready for the upcoming changes.
Meanwhile, the Android Q will be closer to reshaping its actual state. Therefore, it’s good to test your application under the latest Android features. Otherwise, anyone else will make headway and it will cost you to lose customers.