Latest Android Lollipop Features and Reviews

Android 5.0 "Lollipop" is a version of the Android mobile operating system developed by Google. Android 5.0 was first unveiled under the codename "Android L" on June 25, 2014 during a keynote presentation at the Google I/O developers' conference.

 Features of Android Lollipop:

• Material Design

  A bold, colorful, and responsive UI design for consistent, intuitive experiences across all your devices
  
  • Responsive, natural motion, realistic lighting and shadows, and familiar visual elements make it easier to navigate your device
  • Vivid new colors, typography, and edge-to-edge imagery help to focus your attention 

  • Notifications

    New ways to control when and how you receive messages - only get interrupted when you want to be
    
    
    • View and respond to messages directly from your lock screen. Includes the ability to hide sensitive content for these notifications
    • For fewer disruptions, turn on Priority mode via your device’s volume button so only certain people and notifications get through. Or schedule recurring downtime like 10pm to 8am when only Priority notifications can get through
    • With Lollipop, incoming phone calls won’t interrupt what you’re watching or playing. You can choose to answer the call or just keep doing what you’re doing
    • Control the notifications triggered by your apps; hide sensitive content and prioritize or turn off the app’s notifications entirely
    • More intelligent ranking of notifications based on who they’re from and the type of communication. See all your notifications in one place by tapping the top of the screen.

    • Battery

      Power for the long haul
      
      • A battery saver feature which extends device use by up to 90 mins
      • Estimated time left to fully charge is displayed when your device is plugged in
      • Estimated time left on your device before you need to charge again can now be found in battery setting. 

      • Security

        Keep your stuff safe and sound
        
        • New devices come with encryption automatically turned on to help protect data on lost or stolen devices
        • SELinux enforcing for all applications means even better protection against vulnerabilities and malware
        • Use Android Smart Lock to secure your phone or tablet by pairing it with a trusted device like your wearable or even your car

        • New Quick Settings

          Get to the most frequently used settings with just two swipes down from the top of the screen
          
          • New handy controls like flashlight, hotspot, screen rotation and cast screen controls
          • Easier on/off toggles for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and location
          • Manually adjust your brightness for certain conditions. Then, adaptive brightness will kick in based on ambient lighting

            And a whole lot more

          • Tap & pay: easily manage multiple payment apps by quickly switching between them
          • Print preview and page range support
          • Revamped display for battery, Bluetooth, data usage, and Wi-Fi settings and new search functionality in settings
          • Bolder graphics and improved audio, video, and camera capabilities
          • New device level feedback for Nexus devices in Settings > about phone > send feedback
          Easier sharing with
        • Improved ranking of your options within the share menu 
        • A faster, smoother and more powerful computing experience  
        • A better internet connection everywhere and more powerful Bluetooth low energy capabilities.