Google mentions that “many [other] partner devices” will be updated to Android 10 by the end of the year, without providing specific device or manufacturer names.   

What’s new in Android 10? A lot!

Android 10 brings a bevy of improved (as well as totally new) features related to new technologies, privacy and security, design, accessibility, and more. We’re highlighting some of the most interesting novelties of Android 10 below.

Native support for foldable devices. Foldable smartphones have yet to make a significant impact on the market, but the future is (probably) theirs. This is why, starting with Android 10, Google is enhancing multi-window multitasking capabilities, allowing foldable devices to deliver continuity whenever the screen is folded or unfolded, as seen in the video below: 

Gesture navigation. With Android 10, we’re getting a brand new gesture navigation mode that does away with the navigation bar area – thus, apps and games can use the whole screen for a superior, more enthralling user experience.  

Dark mode. Finally! Android 10 has a built-in, system-wide dark theme – perfect for using your phone in low light. Google says that Android 10’a dark theme also helps saving battery life.  

Sound Amplifier. Thanks to this feature, Android 10 devices can enhance sound and filter background noise when headphones are plugged in. Thus, you should be able to hear everything more clearly when talking in noisy environments, listening to music, or watching your favorite TV show on the go.    

Smart Reply in notifications. Android 10 can suggest contextual actions in notifications, including smart replies for texts and instant messages, or opening a map when an address shows up. The entire process is done on your device, so you should have no privacy concerns. However, you can opt-out of this if you want. 

Live Caption. A new feature that will automatically caption videos, podcasts, or simple audio messages as they’re being played on your phone. Live Caption will be available to Pixel users this fall, coming to other devices at a later date.  

And here’s even more of what’s included in Android 10: