Google has been secretly
working
on a new Android operating system. It was revealed to the public at
June’s Google I/O conference. The OS which goes by the name Android L
will be a major departure
for the mobile OS. Its main features are a complete new interface, more
fluid
animation a renewed focus to improve battery
life and for the first time a 64-bit processor.
Android l was the main event I/O although unlike all other good products,
it was not given a sweet flavored codename. It is unclear at this stage
whether Android L will be its final name or Google will reveal its actually name
few days to or during the product launch. If they name is retained, it will
indicate a change in the naming pattern of Android products. Everyone expect a
something a little sweeter that Android L.
The most obvious change that
comes with this Android is the visual one. It is also reported to have over 5,000
new APIs ticking away from the scenes. The new design scheme is set to appear
not only on Google platforms but also to look best on smart phones and tablets.
Goggle claims to have drawn inspiration from pens and inks. Every icon and user
interface element set to cast an accurate shadow to indicate depth. Every icon will animate at a touch, and
objects flying into view and touched icons rippling like puddles.
Both the home screen and the lock
screen have been made a new. The quick
setting pull down menu, main setting page and the onscreen navigation button
have received a makeover. A new system widget to match the design scheme will
be included. Every google app will be redesigned to match the new look. Some have
already been upgraded for the developer preview. Some leaked images have
appeared online. Some leaks indicate a complete new look for the play store,
for both smart phones and tablets.
T6he notification system for
Android L has been overhauled c completely. From the Android l users will be
able to check notifications from the lock screen without first unlocking. In the previous versions of Android, users
have to unlock first to respond of dismiss notifications. Notifications will
appear as a stock of Google now-like-cards. Users can scroll through it rather
than flooding the screen.
It will also include a new personalized
unlock mode which will make your smart phone or tablet search for familiar Bluetooth
gadgets, WI-Fi networks, location and
voice imprints that will
deactivate lock screen protections. The recent apps page is set to become the content
page. This will enable users to jump between apps and web links and pages. The stock
keyboard will be updated by Google for Android L which will add more personalization
features.
The arrival of Android L should bring plenty of
improvement in terms of performance and visual change. This will help in
speeding up the existing phones and make the most new hardware. The move from
Dalvik runtime to ART is the biggest back-end change. The ART run time supports
ARM x86 and MiPS instructions. This allows Android L to speak more language and
work in more CPU more that its predecessor.