Android Q Renamed to Android 10

Google has announced that its next-generation operating system will be renamed from Android Q to Android 10, completely abandoning its long-standing dessert-based naming scheme (Android Oreo, Nougat, Pie, etc.). As part of this change, Google has also redesigned the Android logo to give it a “more modern and accessible look,” reflecting the platform’s new direction.

In a blog post, Android Vice President of Product Management Sameer Samat stated: “As a global operating system, it’s important that these names are clear and relatable to everyone around the world. So the next release of Android will simply use a version number and be called Android 10.” He continued: “We believe this change will help make release names simpler and more intuitive for our global community.”

The operating system was originally announced in March, with a demo showcased at Google’s annual I/O developer conference in May. Its key selling points appear to be enhanced privacy features, including more granular location controls and a dedicated Privacy section in the Settings app. The OS also supports foldable phones, reduces app launch times, and introduces gesture-based navigation.