Buzz
The first devices to run Android 5.0 Lollipop officially include Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, featuring shadow effects, flat color palettes, and natural motion in the Material Design interface. The multitasking interface, on-screen notifications, and features like multi-user support for phones, along with extended battery life, are noteworthy in Android 5.0 Lollipop.
- Material Design
This is Google's system-wide design language, not only in Android 5.0 but also across the company's apps and websites. Users will experience a smoother and more natural feel when using Material Design, which utilizes bold interface elements, vibrant colors, and high responsiveness.
- New Notifications
Respond to messages and emails directly from the lock screen on Android 5.0. However, for privacy, you can also hide this feature. A feature called 'Priority' allows you to set apps or individuals in a list to display notifications at times you specify.
- Battery Enhancement
+ Extend battery life by up to 90 minutes with a new feature integrated into Android 5.0.
+ Display remaining charging time
+ Show estimated remaining usage time
- Security
+ Activate automatic device-wide data encryption
+ Android Smart Lock: Pair your phone or tablet with your smartwatch or even your car to perform important tasks.
- Device Sharing
+ Support multiple users on a single phone while still ensuring the privacy of each individual.
- Other Notable Changes:
+ New Quick Settings area
+ Switching to the new Android Runtime (ART) environment instead of the old Dalvik engine promises a performance boost of up to 4 times.
+ Support for 5.1 and 7.1 audio output via USB
+ Improved support for Ultra HD 4K 10-bit videos with hardware decoding
+ NFC facilitates device pairing and setup, allowing seamless transfer from an old phone to a new one with just one touch.
