Table of contents:
- News that will come to your LG when you update to Android 10
- Redesign of the keypad, in the style of Android 10
- Dark mode, the panacea of Amoled screens
- All-new notification curtain
Android Q landed very recently, the terminals that carry this new version of Google's mobile operating system can be counted on the fingers of one hand. But manufacturers do not cease in their efforts to bring the update to their terminals, in this specific case we are talking about LG. The news that will arrive with Android 10 at the terminals of the South Korean firm has yet to come to light. Interesting news, or at least capable of convincing users to go through the entire version change process.
The update is not yet available, in fact, at the moment only users within Korean borders are responsible for testing this version. It is still a beta, which we hope crosses borders and reaches enthusiasts who want to try the new Android 10 under LG's customization layer. As always, these updates take time and need work, so it is best to be patient. But you also have to stay informed, that's why, and for you to feel like updating to Android 10, we show you the main news.
News that will come to your LG when you update to Android 10
Redesign of the keypad, in the style of Android 10
LG has its own customization layer, UX, it does not carry Android Stock, so it can afford to redesign and change the aesthetics at will. But it maintains key elements, such as the keypad. Its design has changed, it goes from being an elongated button to being identical or almost identical to that of Android Stock. This improvement is substantial for lovers of pure Android, to see how companies put aside their hallmark in favor of unifying a design among all Android terminals. Without a doubt, if you are a lover of the stock experience, but you like LG terminals with this new design, you get a keypad more in line with Google's.
Dark mode, the panacea of Amoled screens
Dark mode is here to stay, while it may seem silly at first, it's actually more than meets the eye. Aesthetically it is more beautiful, at least to personal taste, but it also helps -to a certain extent- to improve energy consumption, or that at least in terminals with AMOLED screens. Fortunately, most of LG's terminals have this panel technology on their screens. In the filtered capture a schedule is also appreciated, and the user can configure its automatic activation depending on the hours. No more glare when unlocking your smartphone in the middle of the night.
All-new notification curtain
Swiping to see notifications is one of the most performed actions throughout the day on Android terminals. The notification curtains are generally very similar, with each version of Android they change, but they maintain a similar design and layout. LG has completely redesigned yours, it's new, it doesn't look like Android 10, but at the same time it's very cool. Transparencies are what it takes, or at least that is what LG will have thought, now its curtain is completely transparent, although it performs a blur effect on the elements behind it to make it easier to see notifications such as shortcuts. It seems more comfortable, since all the icons have been downloaded, now with the company's largest terminals it will be easier to click on the icon we need.
Notifications are now balloons with rounded corners, not rectangular banners. Everything has been rounded to give a "smoother" and less angular appearance, in addition, the space for each notification is wider, the content is perfectly seen without having to make the gesture of opening the notification. Without a doubt, it is all more visual and much more intuitive. There is no doubt that LG is making an effort to redesign each section of its personalization layer, so that when it reaches the end user, it truly represents an aesthetic change beyond just functional. We can only wait for this beta to cross the borders so that we can taste it ourselves, but for now, we have gotten long teeth, have you?
