Google officially announced that the tenth iteration of the Android operating system i.e. Android Q is simply named as Android 10. With this announcement, Google finally broke the trend of naming its Android operating system based on desserts or tasty treats. Android being a global OS, Google wanted to keep its version names simple and clear relatable for everyone in the world. Thus, the Android Q is just rebranded as Android 10. As usual, the Android 10 will make its way to several OEM smartphones. Check here for Honor Android 10 release date, features, and list of eligible devices.
As we all know, Huawei and Honor phones run on its custom UI skin based on Android. The company also announced its tenth iteration of the EMUI version called the EMUI 10 which is based on Android 10. Moreover, the Chinese smartphone giant also confirmed the list of Honor getting the Android 10-based EMUI 10/Magic UI 3.0 update. Currently, there are only 9 phones in the list while you see more devices being added in the coming days.
Honor Android 10 Update: Eligible Devices (Confirmed)
- Honor 20
- Honor 20 Pro
- Honor 20 Lite / Honor 20i
- Honor 8X
- Honor View 20 [Honor V20]
- Honor 9X
- Honor 9X Pro
- Honor 10
- Honor View 10
- Honor 10 Lite
- Honor Magic 2
- Honor 20S
Honor Android 10 Update: Eligible devices
The following list of Honor devices is expected to get the Android 10 update. Official confirmation yet to receive from the company.
- Honor 10 GT
- Honor Note 10
- Honor 8X Max
- Honor 8C
- Honor 8A
Honor Android 10 Update: Release Date
While the Pixel smartphones are confirmed to get the stable Android 10 update starting from early-September, Huawei and its sub-brand Honor still have to reveal the timeframe. However, Honor has officially confirmed that the Android 10 beta will be available to download by September-end. HONOR 20, HONOR 20 PRO, HONOR V20 and HONOR Magic 2 is the first to get Google’s latest OS update.
Android 10-based EMUI 10 Update: Features
1. App icons: EMUI 10 brings a big revolution to app icons – they are now rounder ad more animated.
2. Dark Mode: As the EMUI 10 is based on Android Q, it also brings the system-wide Dark Mode. The new dark mode will also be able to extend to third party apps which are a welcome addition for those who prefer darker menus. This feature reduces strain on your eyes while operating the device in lowlight conditions and saves battery.
The EMUI 10 update also brings the Multi-screen support, Always-On display, HiCare Mode, Performance boost and more. You can check here for a detailed EMUI 10 Features overview.
Stay tuned as we’ll update the post regularly when a new Honor phone is made eligible for the Android 10 update. Also, share the post with your friends on Facebook and let them also know when they are getting the latest Android update too.
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