With a single tap, Live Caption automatically captions videos, podcasts and audio messages — even stuff that you record yourself. Without ever needing Wi-Fi or mobile data. In Android 10, you get more than just suggested responses to your messages. You also get recommended actions. So, if a friend asks you out to dinner, your phone will suggest that you text '👍🏻'. It even works in messaging apps like Signal. With Sound Amplifier, your phone can boost sound, filter background noise and fine tune to how you hear best. Whether you're talking to your best friend, watching TV or listening to a lecture — just plug in your headphones and hear everything more clearly.

Gestures are now quicker and more intuitive than ever. Go backwards and forwards, pull up the home screen and swipe up to see your open apps. All super smooth. Plus, it also changes how your Google apps look, like Calendar and Photos. Foldables and 5G devices are only available on Android. So you get to experience the latest and greatest features on devices that fold, flex and move faster than ever. So you can rest easy. Android devices already get regular security updates. And in Android 10, you'll get them even faster and easier. With Google Play system updates, important security and privacy fixes can now be sent directly to your phone from Google Play, in the same way that all your other apps update.

So you can get these fixes as soon as they are available. Quality time. Android 10 gives you the tools to find that balance. For getting in the zone and blocking out distractions. Focus mode lets you select apps to pause temporarily. So if you want to turn off a distracting app to get something done, all you have to do is tap. An Android device using Focus mode to select YouTube, News and Gmail apps and designate as distracting. Focus mode pulling down and activating from the top of the home screen, temporarily blocking notifications from YouTube, News and Gmail apps. Help guide your children as they learn, play and explore online. You can set screen time limits, view app activity, manage apps and content restrictions, and see where your children are. Android has new features across everything from your camera to your settings. Live Caption With a single tap, Live Caption automatically captions videos, podcasts and audio messages — even things that you record yourself. Hearing aid support Android 10 now has built-in support for streaming media and calls directly to hearing aids.

Using Bluetooth low energy so that you can stream all week. Live Transcribe Real-time transcriptions for the world around you. Now with sound events that show you when someone is clapping, a dog is barking, someone is whistling and more. Sound Amplifier Filter out background noise and amplify sound according to frequencies personalised to your hearing. Now a standalone app with a sound visualiser so that you can see the sound going on around you. Accessibility timeouts Give yourself more time to interact with your device features. For example, the control panel, volume control and more. HEIF Imaging Support for a new file format.

heic to save still images. Dynamic depth New file format to capture, store and share depth photos including AR across Android. Monochrome camera support New camera-type support, which enables app developers to get monochrome output natively on devices that list this capability. Privacy improvements Some camera characteristics now require camera permissions before being accessed. Recommended stream configurations Developers will be able to poll preferable stream configurations on devices that list this capability. Secure camera framework Enables phone manufacturers to transport camera frames in a secure manner. Digital Wellbeing and parental controls Easily access Digital Wellbeing and parental controls within your phone's Settings menu to create and maintain healthy digital habits for the whole family.

Site timers In addition to setting app timers, you can see how you spend your time and set daily limits for individual websites. All within the same Digital Wellbeing dashboard. Focus mode For getting in the zone and minimising distractions. Improved provisioning tools for the work profile You can now provision directly into a work profile directly from the setup wizard. Device admin for enterprise deprecation The removal of device admin for enterprise purposes enables more private and secure offerings, such as the work profile. Separate input method for work and personal You can now use your favourite keyboard in the personal profile while IT can require a separate input method for the work profile.

Suggested actions in notifications Android can now generate suggested replies and actions for all messaging notifications. And developers will be able to opt out or supply their own suggestions. New emojis Android 10 introduces 65 new emojis, including gender-inclusive designs for emojis like haircut, weightlifting and sauna. Share Wi-Fi Now, you can share your Wi-Fi details with guests via a QR code while keeping your password secure. Many smartphones can download the Android 10 update - too many to list here - but generally speaking, if you have a handset from the last few years, especially a top-end one, you can probably get Android It's worth checking with the phone company, and your operator, to be sure though. If you have a device that'll run Android 10, we'll show you how. It couldn't be easier, and will give you access to all new features like dark mode and compatibility for Face ID-style facial recognition when you buy apps or make in-app purchases.

Before we start, it's worth stating these instructions are for 'stock' Android as you'll find on Google Pixel and some other smartphones. Companies like Huawei and Xiaomi create 'forked' Androids for their phones, which are slightly different in a few ways, and you may find the menus are laid out slightly differently to how we describe. The instructions all should work, though. First, find the Settings app in your phone. That's a very easy ask, as it'll usually come on the first page of your apps when you buy a new phone, and there's little reason to move it.

From here, either use the settings search option, or scroll down to find 'System'. Select this option. Now, find the 'Advanced' tab at the bottom, and open it up. The last of these options is 'System update', which you should select. You should be presented with loads of information about Android 10, as well as the option to download it to your phone. If this isn't the case, either you're already on Android 10, or your phone isn't compatible at this time. Either way, bad luck. Start the update and the phone will do the work from here. Make sure it's connected to Wi-Fi if you don't want to use up your data allowance, and if your phone is low on battery it's worth keeping the handset plugged in. After some time, Android 10 will be downloaded.

You'll have to restart your phone to get it to work properly, but when you're back in, you'll be welcomed into the newest Android operating system.

You can download Android 10 , Google's latest operating system, on many different phones now. Until Android 11 rolls out, this is the newest version of the OS you can use. While some phones like the Samsung Galaxy S20 and OnePlus 8 came with Android 10 already available on the phone, most handsets from the last few years will need it downloaded and installed before it can be used. Unlike iOS, Android isn't always too insistent on you getting the newest operating system too, so sometimes it's not immediately clear how to upgrade. Many smartphones can download the Android 10 update - too many to list here - but generally speaking, if you have a handset from the last few years, especially a top-end one, you can probably get Android It's worth checking with the phone company, and your operator, to be sure though.

If you have a device that'll run Android 10, we'll show you how. It couldn't be easier, and will give you access to all new features like dark mode and compatibility for Face ID-style facial recognition when you buy apps or make in-app purchases. Before we start, it's worth stating these instructions are for 'stock' Android as you'll find on Google Pixel and some other smartphones. Companies like Huawei and Xiaomi create 'forked' Androids for their phones, which are slightly different in a few ways, and you may find the menus are laid out slightly differently to how we describe. The instructions all should work, though. First, find the Settings app in your phone. That's a very easy ask, as it'll usually come on the first page of your apps when you buy a new phone, and there's little reason to move it. From here, either use the settings search option, or scroll down to find 'System'. Select this option. Now, find the 'Advanced' tab at the bottom, and open it up.

The last of these options is 'System update', which you should select. You should be presented with loads of information about Android 10, as well as the option to download it to your phone. If this isn't the case, either you're already on Android 10, or your phone isn't compatible at this time. Either way, bad luck. Start the update and the phone will do the work from here. Make sure it's connected to Wi-Fi if you don't want to use up your data allowance, and if your phone is low on battery it's worth keeping the handset plugged in. After some time, Android 10 will be downloaded. You'll have to restart your phone to get it to work properly, but when you're back in, you'll be welcomed into the newest Android operating system.

Why not celebrate this upgrade by checking out the puzzle game hidden in Android 10? Tom's role in the TechRadar team is to specialize in phones and tablets, but he also takes on other tech like electric scooters, smartwatches, fitness, mobile gaming and more. He is based in London, UK. He graduated in American Literature and Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Prior to working in TechRadar freelanced in tech, gaming and entertainment, and also spent many years working as a mixologist. Outside of TechRadar he works in film as a screenwriter, director and producer. Open menu Close menu Tech Radar Tech Radar TechRadar The source for Tech Buying Advice. opens in new tab opens in new tab opens in new tab opens in new tab. NZ Edition. North America. Reviews News How To Phones Laptops TVs Components More Tablets Cameras Computing Audiovisual Gaming Wearables Car Tech About Us Tech Radar Pro.

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Site timers In addition to setting app timers, you can see how you spend your time and set daily limits for individual websites. With Google Play system updates, important Security and Privacy fixes can now be sent directly to your phone from Google Play, just the same way all your other apps update. Configuring the Android Emulator to run Android 10 is a great solution for exploring new features and APIs and testing with Android 10 behavior changes. An Android device using Focus mode to select YouTube, News and Gmail apps and designate as distracting. Android Developers. Reviews News How To Phones Laptops TVs Components More Tablets Cameras Computing Audiovisual Gaming Wearables Car Tech About Us Tech Radar Pro. Start the update and the phone will do the work from here.

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