While many of us are still waiting for our smartphones to be hit by Android Pie, which was announced on August 6, 2018, Google is already working on Android Q, the next version of the popular OS.

The release of Android Q is surrounded by mysteries and questions such as, ‘What could Google possibly be planning to the name the OS with ‘Q’ as its leading letter?’ Some of the names hinted by the many of the Internet geeks are Quesadilla, Quinoa, Quaker Oats, Quinoa Pudding, etc.

Android Q Features

While such queries remain unanswered for now, some rumors are floating around the internet that provides us with a clue of what Google seems to be bringing on the table in terms of new Android Q features.

Take a look at all the Android Q features that we have heard so far.

1. Dark Mode

XDA-Developers showed us an early build of Android Q, highlighting a number of its features in the process. The feature that caught most of the attention was the addition of system-wide dark mode feature to the operating system.

To enable the dark theme, head over to Display settings and tap on the “Set dark mode” option. You can set the theme to Automatic or change the system theme from light mode to dark mode or vice versa manually based on the time of the day. Once the theme is enabled, the settings, Launcher settings, Files app turns grey. The volume panel, Quick Settings panel, and notifications all turn black.

Dark Mode is the most requested feature by Android users as it reduces glare at night and improves battery life on smartphones with OLED displays. The idea of night mode has been toyed by Google beforehand, but it has never actually made its way to the official software.

2. App Permissions

Through Android Q update, Google has brought some new privacy measures that allow users to have more control over their app permissions. With this feature, you can get an overview of permission access by apps or restrict apps from using certain permissions like ‘location’ in the background.

The permission page has been revamped for each app, which means that you can see which apps have been denied or allowed access to certain permission. The app info screen has also got a design overhaul, giving users easy access to open, uninstall, or force stop the app.

It is an excellent step by Google, keeping in mind privacy issues, and it will also save your smartphone’s battery life. And above all, why should your app be using microphone even when it’s not open?

3. Desktop Mode

It is rumored that Android Q would roll out with the feature similar to Samsung and Huawei’s desktop mode. When connected to a larger display, your phone’s UI changes to something resembling a desktop computer.

Since this is a very early leak, it is expected that the new feature would look similar to Samsung’s desktop experience, but it could be something different altogether. Having a Desktop mode would make users do more with their smartphones than they normally could.