Hi, Android Pie. Google has finally lifted the lid on the latest version of its ever-popular mobile operating system, and the big update is beginning to do the rounds on a number of smartphones. Bringing with it a wealth of new features, Android Pie is Google’s most fleshed-out OS yet, but we aren’t here to talk about Pie.
As tasty of an upgrade as it may be, this article is about Pie’s successor – Android Q. Although, in fact, very little is known about the tenth version of Android at this early stage.
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We don’t even have a name, although Google is typically rather tight-lipped about what the latest version is called right up until it’s inevitable release. Following the tried and tested naming structure however, we know Android 10’s dessert-themed title will start with Q, and that puts Google in a rather tricky position – there simply aren’t many options to choose from.
Still, that hasn’t stopped us putting our heads together and coming up with a – admittedly rather short – list of what Android Q might be called when it releases sometime next year.
Android Q: Everything you need to know
Android Q name: What will it be called?
Android 10 Quality Street
A name reserved for British fans, Android Quality Street is the best we could come up with. That certainly says a lot about the rest of the list, doesn’t it? It would however, be a good opportunity for Google to turn the Android Droid into a green triangle.
Android 10 Quiche
Okay, while quiche might not be synonymous with sweet treats – what about caramelised onions? – this is another of our best efforts. A picnic staple, and a personal favourite food of mine, I’d be very happy if Google followed the quiche train.
Android 10 Qottab
Heading back to sweet foods, a qottab is a deep-fried Iranian pastry, filled with cardamom and powdered sugar. It’s sort of a middle eastern doughnut, and is particularly tasty.
Android 10 Queen of Puddings
Yet another British dessert, the Queen of Puddings is made up of a breadcrumb-like mixture, topped with jam and cream. No, I’ve never heard of it either. Thanks, Wikipedia.
Android 10 Quesito
A filled pastry from the far-flung shores of Puerto Rico, a quesito is filled with a combination of cheese and vanilla cream, sometimes mixed with fruits such as papaya and guava.
Android 10: Quinoa
The version of Android hipsters all over the world have been waiting for, Quinoa is as far from a dessert as they come. Still, very few foods begin with Q, so we’re clutching at straws here – can you tell?
History of Android names
- Android 1.5 Cupcake (April 2009)
- Android 1.6 Donut (September 2009)
- Android 2.0 Eclair (October 2009)
- Android 2.2 Froyo (May 2010)
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread (December 2010)
- Android 3.0 Honeycomb (February 2011)
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (October 2011)
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (July 2012)
- Android 4.4 KitKat (October 2013)
- Android 5.0 Lollipop (November 2014)
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow (October 2015)
- Android 7.0 Nougat (August 2016)
- Android 8.0 Oreo (August 2017)
- Android 9.0 Pie (August 2018)
Android Q features: What will it bring?
It’s another Android update, so expect Android Q to launch with a load of new improvements and a handful of exciting new features. At this very early stage, information is rather thin on the ground – so here’s a list of things we would like to see, instead:
- Assisted dialling: Phone automatically detects country’s dialling code
- Enhanced call blocking: Automatically blocks unknown, private and pay phone numbers
- Upgraded printer support: Connecting to printers via WiFi direct
- Desktop experience: Similar to Samsung’s Dex
- Multi-monitor support for tablets
- Password protected folders
- Pre-installed file manager