The final version of Android 5.0 Lollipop was unveiled only in October, yet Android 5.1 Lollipop is rumoured to be on its way. Here's what you need to know about Android Lollipop's release date, design and new features - plus when your phone will get the upgrade. Also see Nexus 6 release date, price and specs and Nexus 9 release date, price and specs, Nexus Player release date, price and specs.We've been running Android Lollipop for a few months now, back when it was known only as Android L, and you can see the new features and screenshots here. We've also tested out the increased battery life, but Lollipop is no faster than KitKat
Google launched Android 4.4 KitKat last September and then showed off Android L at its I/O 2014 developer conference before officially announcing its final name and version number on 15 October.
Android 5.1 Lollipop update UK release date
According to AndroidPit, Android 5.1 Lollipop will arrive at the end of February 2015, citing two trusted and completely separate sources.
Android 5.1 Lollipop is expected to be a rather large update, returning the silent mode missing from Android 5.0, improving system stability, RAM management and battery management, and fixing sudden app closures, Wi-Fi problems and sound problems.
Android Lollipop: Release date and upgrades
If you're buying a Nexus 6 or Nexus 9, you'll can get Android Lollipop in the box. If you already have a Nexus 5, 7 or 10 you should have received the update as a free over-the-air update. If not, you can try the beta version now by following our guide: How to get Android L now.
Motorola
If you have a Moto G or Moto X (all generations), a Moto E or various other smartphones, Motorola has said Lollipop will be available later this year. See Motorola's upgrade page for details.
Sony
Sony has confirmed that it will bring Android 5.0 Lollipop to the entire Xperia Z range (smartphones and tablets) which is quite impressive as some are pretty old now. Upgrades will start with the core Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series in early 2015. See Sony's blog for more details.
HTC
If you have an HTC One M8 or M7, there's good news since the company has said it will deliver the update within 90 days of getting the final version of Android L from Google so you can expect it by February 2015. All the other 'One' smartphones will get the update, but it will be after those first two devices.
Samsung
Samsung hasn't yet made an official announcement on which devices will get Lollipop, but we expect all current Galaxy smartphones should be updated, and quite possibly some older ones. However, the firm has Tweeted suggesting the Galaxy Note 4 will get the update, it just hasn't said when. According to SamMobile, the Galaxy S4 will get Lollipop early next year. It also has a preview build of Lollipop on the Galaxy S5 which you can see below.
LG
LG has confirmed upgrades for the LG G3 and G2 on its German Facebook page. "Hello everyone, we want to inform you hereby, that it upgrade to Android 5.0 2014 will be published lollipop for the LG G3 in the fourth quarter. The upgrade package for the LG G2 will follow," it said in a post.
New features
1. Enhanced notifications
Android L makes notifications even better. For starters you can get them on the lock screen - and they will be automatically ordered in priority. You will be able to swipe them away like normal or double tap to open the relevant app.
New lockscreen
Part of the Android L redesign is a new lockscreen which will show you notifications (see above image). You'll need to swipe up to unlock (if you don't have a lock pattern or other unlock method) but you can also swipe right to launch the dialler or left to launch the camera.
New multi-tasking
Forget a 2D list of open apps, the new recent apps section of Android L brings a Google Now card style layout. The open apps flow on a sort of carousel and can be swiped off to either side to close them as before. Some apps, for example chrome, will be able to have multiple cards in recent apps. Android Lollipop will show a separate card for each open tab.
New notifcation bar
The Android Lollipop notification bar looks quite different to before. It works in the same way as before so a swipe from the top of the screen grants access. There's a new layout and colour scheme.
Instead of tapping a button to access quick settings you simply swipe downwards a second time. There is now screen brightness control as standard and a new 'cast screen' icon for mirroring with a Chromecast.
Security - personal unlocking
Google said that security is a key element for Android and its users. A new feature will enable users to unlock their smartphone when physically near enough a device like an Android Wear smartwatch. It's a bit like cars with keyless entry.
Battery life - new saver mode
Better battery life is something we always want and Google has added a dedicated battery saver mode to Android Lollipop will give up to 90 minutes of extra use per charge (using the Nexus 5 as a test case). Project Volta allows developers to identify how their apps are using battery so they make improvements.
The battery section of the settings menu now gives more detailed information, too.
Performance
As we expected, Android Lollipop will support 64-bit processors and it will also support the ART software library which Google says will be twice as fast as Davik.
Android TV
With the Lollipop announcement came a surprise new product: Nexus Player. This means Android TV is integrated into Lollipop and provides a way to get games, videos, photos, TV shows etc. onto your big screen. Quite a few big names have signed up to Android TV, including Sony, Philips and Sharp. You don't have to buy a new TV, of course, and that's where Nexus Player comes in, operating much like an Apple TV.
Source [ pcadvisor ]
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