Google has officially announced Android L (henceforth known as Lollipop).
While we heard a bit about it back at Google I/O, theres plenty more to hear about.
This is whats coming in Googles latest.
A New Notification System
Android Lollipop has a new approach to notifications.
In Jelly Bean, Google allowed developers to add expanded information and functionality to notifications.
Now, users can access their entire notification list directly from the lock screen.
you could swipe down to expand the notification panel to get more information.
it’s possible for you to also swipe up to unlock the unit.
Notifications will also sort themselves based on what Google thinks you find most important.
adding the ability to completely silence notifications for a period of time.
On top of that, you’re free to also enter Priority Mode.
Google added a separate parameters shade, but it didnt have everything we wanted.
Now theres a lot more.
Multitasking Is Now Recents, Includes Chrome Tabs
Google revamped Androids multitasking interface in a big way.
Its now called Recents and includes individual tabs in Chrome.
The new Recents UI uses a card-style design you’re able to cycle through with a swipe.
Because apps and Chrome tabs are treated equally, it makes it easier to navigate between different tasks.
With Lollipop, multiple users can sign into a single phone, just like they can on tablets.
Not that most people will want to.
), its available now.
However, according to Google, any gear with support for digital signal processing can enable thisMoto X-like feature.
Now everyone can take part.
Or, alternatively, you’ve got the option to tap the screen twice.
In addition, Google has added support for 64-bit architectures.
This should help improve performance on your devices, though it may break compatibility with some apps.
