What will Android 5.0

[phandroid]

With Google I/O fast approaching, just about every Android fan is on the look out for some new clue as to what will be introduced during the event. While we (for the most part) believe an announcement for the next major Android version wont occur until later this year, that’s not stopping strange leaks hinting […]

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[nickdalzell]

same old Jelly Bean with white icons. Remember when Google could innovate? me, too.

 

[phandroid]

Seems Google could be doing away with convention, showing the next version of Android (L) during this year's Google I/O. If there wasn't enough to potentially freak out about -- this takes the cake.

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[Digital Controller]

Ahhh, I can't wait to watch this at work tomorrow...uhhh I mean I can't wait to get a lot of work done tomorrow!

 

[Tsepz_GP]

Excellent news that means the upcoming Android beasts such as the Galaxy Note 4 and Xperia Z3 will probably have it out-the-box after being unveiled at this year's upcoming IFA event in Sept.

 

[Digital Controller]

Excellent news that means the upcoming Android beasts such as the Galaxy Note 4 and Xperia Z3 will probably have it out-the-box after being unveiled at this year's upcoming IFA event in Sept.

ehhh, we will see, I think the upcoming Note 4 might be too early to have a rollout of the newest Android system on it.

Sounds like we might not be getting the lastest from Google for awhile still, they just want to give us a taste of whats to come

 

[phandroid]

Less than 12 hours ago the idea of Android "L" being announced at I/O was considered highly unlikely. Now, thanks to some quotes from Android chief Sundar Pichai, we will be expecting it.

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[nickdalzell]

Lime Pie. PLEASE be lime Pie!

 

[Digital Controller]

Lime Pie. PLEASE be lime Pie!

LOL please!

I do like the idea of Lemonhead though

 

[LilBit]

No comment on the name, awaiting further developments

 

[Rxpert83]

Well get a sneak peak at what's changing, bit that doesn't necessarily mean they'll announce the name
:dontknow:

 

[kate]

They haven't had a pie yet so I'll say Lemon Meringue Pie.

 

[jhawkkw]

The two really popular ones that I've seen are lollipop and licorice. They could go a trade mark again with lemonhead or laffy taffy.

 

[nickdalzell]

i hope it isn't going to be stupid like that. might have to go Tizen if i have to use Lollipop...seriously cannot get more brony than that! oh wait, P could be called Pinkie Pie *Gasp*

 

[Digital Controller]

They could go a trade mark again with lemonhead or laffy taffy.

I would enjoy the trademark road again.

I really liked the KitKat stuff and won some money from the Google Playstore from all that

 

[bjacks12]

Android Leche Flan.

 

[Clementine_3]

Mmmm, flan! I like flan. Now I want some, thanks!

 

[MLSS]

I would say they will stay away from any name with lemon in it. Apple would have a blast with that.......

 

[Rxpert83]

They're just saying "L" release. So as expected, we won't know the name (if any) until its announced.

 

[phandroid]

Tomorrow is the big day for Android L, the next version of Google's mobile OS. The Developer Preview was announced today, but no one can use it until tomorrow. What exactly does Android L add?

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[funkylogik]

Is this a huge upgrade?
I'm thinking from a custom rom perspective (having a legacy device).
There were kitkat roms within the week for the galaxy s3 but it took months for any features to get a added.
Hows it gonna be this time?
Any coders in the house?

 

[nickdalzell]

if they dont bring any killer new features to the table it doesn't deserve a name. i still say Google stopped innovating after Jelly Bean.

 

[Rxpert83]

if they dont bring any killer new features to the table it doesn't deserve a name. i still say Google stopped innovating after Jelly Bean.

Did you watch I/O?

 

[nickdalzell]

no, unlike you i do not live in the land of perfect, super fast internet. i have a sketchy 4G hotspot. but i did see some hideously ugly screencaps. my god no root tool could get the pinkie pie concept out of it.

unless you own a Nexus 5 or a Motorola X, KitKat amounted to nothing except Jelly Bean with white icons up top. although Samsung did add some nice toys in the TouchWiz variant. so my faith is with Samsung and not Google.

 

[Rxpert83]

no, unlike you i do not live in the land of perfect, super fast internet. i have a sketchy 4G hotspot. but i did see some hideously ugly screencaps. my god no root tool could get the pinkie pie concept out of it.

unless you own a Nexus 5 or a Motorola X, KitKat amounted to nothing except Jelly Bean with white icons up top. although Samsung did add some nice toys in the TouchWiz variant. so my faith is with Samsung and not Google.

A few of the things announced today within the 2 hour keynote

Android wear
Android TV
Android Auto
Android One
Google Fit (Including BLE peripheral mode)
Enterprise Security Enchancements
Chromecast live Streaming
Enhanced privacy controls
Enhanced Battery Life
ART default runtime
Material Design
Improved Graphics performance
New Search Experience
Project Hera
Enhanced Notifications (Including knowing automatically when to use a pin and when you have your device


Thats not mentioning all of the app updates, which would have normally come bundled with the new operating system 2 years ago.