Android 10 (internally Android Q) was released in September 2019 and marked the end of dessert names for public branding.
Key Features
- System-wide dark theme
- Full gesture navigation
- Smart Reply in notifications
- Live Caption
- Sound Amplifier
- Focus mode
- Family Link built-in
- Privacy improvements
Dark Theme
Android 10's dark theme:
- System-wide toggle
- Applies to all supported apps
- Automatic scheduling
- Battery savings on OLED screens
Full Gesture Navigation
- Swipe up for home
- Swipe from edges to go back
- Swipe up and hold for recent apps
- No navigation bar needed
Privacy Enhancements
- Location permission only while using app
- Scoped storage for apps
- Randomized MAC addresses
- Background clipboard access blocked
Related Android Versions
- Android Pie (9.0)
- Android 11
- Android 12