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Android 5.0 Lollipop announced
- Thread starter jokkir
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SquiddyCracker
Banned
Will my old Samsung Nexus get this?
Galaxy Nexus? Not a chance, unless the hacking community gets it done.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
The Nexus S 4g? I doubt it.
Looks like its 2 years are just about up.
It is getting it.
sometimes i game
Member
Cool. Excited to see this as Android L seems like the first time Google is trying to make a cohesive, unique experience across the platform instead of feeling like the OS is a bunch of apps glued together created by different teams who don't talk to eachother and only vaguely understand their own design guidelines.
And nice that all that tron design is being thrown out. That was weird.
I'm leaving Android land for a 6+ for a year, I'll be checking back in and I hope to see android in a really solid gorgeous place in that time. Lots of apps have to catch up to this ui.
And nice that all that tron design is being thrown out. That was weird.
I'm leaving Android land for a 6+ for a year, I'll be checking back in and I hope to see android in a really solid gorgeous place in that time. Lots of apps have to catch up to this ui.
Dreams-Visions
Member
Looks beautiful. Love how the call/address book menus look in particular.
Carry on, Google.
-Posted from my iPhone 6 Plus
Carry on, Google.
-Posted from my iPhone 6 Plus
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
Wait... Nexus 4 is alive? Thank the gods Lollipop!
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Probably just Hangouts with a new icon. Good job if so, the current green speech bubble thing looks bad.
I was thinking that but I still see hangouts in some of those same screens, i mean, as it currently is. Plus, if they were updating hangouts so soon, why release the new desktop app with the old icon?
TheLegendOfMart
Banned
Wow Android TV coming as part of Lollypop with Nexus Player - http://www.google.com/nexus/player/
Been itching for a decent Android TV device.
Been itching for a decent Android TV device.
Allez Phill
Banned
Why do I have to be poor?
Frustrated_me
Member
I have a HTC ONE locked to Rogers in Canada. Can I grab Android 5.0 from Google and install a fresh copy onto my HTC ONE? Or do I need to wait for HTC/Google to release a Rogers specific version of Android One?
Dead Prince
Banned
i assume other devices will get it around november 3 when the new N devices are sold in store.
Mister0079
Member
I think the Moto G is the best tech purchase I've made in years. Amazing phone at an amazing price with constant updates. It gets updates earlier than all the expensive Sony and Samsung flagship phones.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Damn my nexus 4 is like one of my best investments ever. Had it for over a year with nary an issue. Had to reset to factory a few months ago but everything but my text archive reloaded itself no issue.
It's an absolute beast.
So if I wanted to upgrade early next year for less than 300 USD what's my best option? Anything at this point?
It's an absolute beast.
So if I wanted to upgrade early next year for less than 300 USD what's my best option? Anything at this point?
Same, my only disappointment is the Cast Screen option not actually working.
AuthenticM
Member
I want to see videos of the new UI.
TheLegendOfMart
Banned
The most surprising thing is the Moto E, I picked one up for £60 on offer and it got 4.4.4 really quickly, I'm impressed that it's even getting lollypop.
CurlySaysX
Banned
Did they get rid of their blink rendering engine, or at least improve it so that it gives text reflow like webkit?
It will when Samsung has a build ready to go.
You will be when Sony has it ready and it's approved by them and your network. It'll be a few months yet.
BertramCooper
Banned
This webm from the main Lollipop page is the only shot of Hangouts (I'm assuming it's Hangouts) I see in any of this. The old green icon is nowhere to be found in any of the screenshots.
It definitely seems to be getting some sort of overhaul. I'm guessing that mysterious messaging icon really is the new Hangouts icon.
It definitely seems to be getting some sort of overhaul. I'm guessing that mysterious messaging icon really is the new Hangouts icon.
GuitarAtomik
Member
Was hoping for some AndroidWear 2.0 announcements :[ Pretty sure we're supposed to hear something in the next few days though.
Looking forward to this update. Material sounds cool.
Looking forward to this update. Material sounds cool.
Consequence
Member
I'm not convinced it'll happen. I'll likely just install it myself once a ROM is available.
TheSlySoul
Member
Oh cool, my Nexus 7 was just sitting around waiting for an update. Thanks Google.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Yep, think so too. And this looks a lot better than the current Hangouts. I wonder why they did that crappy redesign a while back if they were gonna roll out a new version with L anyway.
makingmusic476
Member
If the Nexus 5's battery life is considerably improved, I may just make that my new phone.
manfestival
Member
I knew this was gonna happen but seeing the blog statement makes me so happy. Super pleased with my moto g 2nd gen right now and excited for this update. Such a better experience overall with motorola than I have had with samsung or htc. Granted HTC has improved through the years
RoadHazard
Gold Member
The battery is the same (2300 mAh), but L should make it last a bit longer.
BertramCooper
Banned
I think the biggest problem with that green speech bubble icon (and the green-themed app interface) is that it doesn't really scream "stock messaging app," which is what Hangouts now is. It doesn't blend into the overall OS the way a stock messaging app should.
Google seems to have finally realized this.
TheSlySoul
Member
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/1...-and-features-new-touchwiz-on-video-video.htm
I hope S4 is supported, come on Samsung I want a new OS for my phone.
I hope S4 is supported, come on Samsung I want a new OS for my phone.
swipe the notification?
Hopefully they announce a date soon. I'm ready to put this on my Nexus 5!
BertramCooper
Banned
Okay, so the Lollipop SDK arrives on Friday.
Based on that, when can we expect the OTA updates to start rolling out?
Based on that, when can we expect the OTA updates to start rolling out?
HeisenbergLannister
Member
Can't wait for Verizon to make this available on my Note 3 in 2020!
You the best, Verizon...
You the best, Verizon...
BertramCooper
Banned
Well, maybe I'm wrong about Hangouts.
This Nexus 9 video shows the green speech bubble icon on Lollipop.
This Nexus 9 video shows the green speech bubble icon on Lollipop.
What, no Droid Razr HD? Come ahhhhhhn.