Google just lately launched the Android Q Beta for customers to strive it out. One of many highlights of Android Q embody improved gesture navigation, similar to we’ve seen on the iPhone X. We’re presently on Beta four and with the following launch – Android Q Beta 5 – Google will add some additional tweaks to the gesture navigation.
A Googler has confirmed concerning the gesture navigation modifications coming to Android Q Beta 5. It’s going to include higher app navigation drawer assist. We’ve been utilizing the Android Q because the first beta. We’re impressed with the navigation gestures. Nevertheless, some performance has been damaged, particularly on Android apps which have a navigation drawer. Swiping the drawer triggers again gesture slightly than opening the menu choices. It clearly wanted a repair, and the identical is coming within the subsequent beta launch.
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Android Q Beta 5 gesture navigation detailed
Chris Banes, a Googler who’s working Android Developer Relations, tweeted (through 9To5Google) concerning the change in navigation drawer habits that’s coming within the subsequent launch. So, as an alternative of swiping to entry the drawer, you’ll now should press to “peek” and the swipe. It is probably not fluid, however one of the best half is that it’s going to not require developer interplay. Additionally, it should work on all apps, together with those with the “outdated” DrawerLayout variations.
? The drawer habits is altering. Customers will be capable of open the drawer by peeking the drawer, after which swiping. Massive profit is that this works with current apps with “outdated” DrawerLayout variations. pic.twitter.com/WVyOzQFzHO
— Chris Banes (@chrisbanes) July 2, 2019
Certain, it might not excellent Google’s newest tackle navigation gesture, but it surely does resolve one of many greatest complains. The Android Q Beta additionally brings a bunch of different modifications, which incorporates system-wide darkish theme, together with first-party Google apps assist. Different options that include Android Q embody updates to privateness and safety, stay captions for movies, focus mode and parental controls, and improved notifications.
This time round, Android Q Beta is on the market for over 15 smartphones together with the OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7, Realme three Professional, Asus Zenfone 5z, and Oppo Reno to call just a few.
