Android L (rumoured as Lollipop)

        Recently in the Developers Conference held in San Francisco,Google has released the preview version of its new android phone platform called Android L.Some rumors state that the new OS will be named as Lollipop but there is no official announcement about it.Its the next generation Android OS which is announced soon after the release of the 4.4.4 Kitkat update which had the Open SSL bugs fixed.
             It is supposed to be the next in the android lineup as v4.5 or v5.0 which is yet to be declared,after the Android Kitkat which was v4.4 .

MATERIAL DESIGN

     The UI of the new OS will have a 3D look with the help of 3D tiles that would slide over each other, which would provide a much bolder, colourful and animated as compared to the previous versions.

The new UI has been named as "MATERIAL DESIGN" by Google. The emphasis has been laid upon a flatter UI with rounder elements, softer edges and shadows.

    The navigation button has been redesigned but the overall functionality remains the same.

IMPROVED HUMAN INTERACTION

     The tech Giant seeks a better interaction between the phone and its user through the new OS. It could be unlocked by user’s voice even without touching the phone. The voice command is a major input source in the new OS.

     The apps could be invoked, the alarm and scheduler could be set and many more functionalities with only a command of user’s voice.

NOTIFICATIONS AND LOCK SCREEN

      A major change introduced in this new version is the presentibility of the notifications to the user. The notification panel will be merged in the lock screen and could be seen without unlocking the phone.

The notifications could be categorized and personalized according to the needs of the user.

Another major change is the popping up of important notifications during gaming or video playback. The important notifications even such as calls or messages will be displayed in a small popup window at the top and user can decide whether to take it or not.

PERFORMANCE AND BATTERY-CONSUMPTION

       The new OS has an improved performance as it works with the ARM, x86 and MIPS platforms and runs twice as fast as the Dalvik run time found in previous versions prior to the Kitkat.

It supports a 64 bit processor which means a faster multitasking experience for the users.

       In the end, however the phone maybe smart, for a common user, it always ends upon the battery life. Well good news to them, the new OS will be powered by "Project Volta" which is a new step taken by Google in field of energy conservation.

      This mode is believed to increase the battery life by as much as 90 minutes which is a great relief if you don't have any time for charging.

NEW APPS

         Android L will be supporting the Android T.V which is an effort of Google to re-conciliate its image after the failure of the Google T.V .The users can also enjoy the support of "Google Fit" which monitors the physical activities of the user. You will be able to get your fitness data on your smart watch or other devices.

The search has also been presented in a new way. Your search results will be returned in the form of Cards.

              
                      Although the developers will be receiving the preview update in late June, the common users will have to wait till the year fall for the update to reach their devices. According to the rumours, HTC One family and Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 Tablet could be the first devices to receive the update.