Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Review of the mobile operating system 5 Android.0.
Codename: Lollipop.
API level/NDK release: 21.
5 Android.0 Lollipop – For a long time Google did not have their own design interface for
Android, In addition to Holo. The user can install the application interface only from third-party developers. For 5 Android.0 Lollipop Google has developed a unique concept of interface-Material Design.
Feature is the minimalism, where multilevel plane create volumes and shadows. Switch user — using full Manager users can create as many accounts. The program has two user modes:
- 1. Owner;
- 2. Guest.
Each registered user is completely self-contained and does not affect the operation of other devices registered users.
Screen.
- Unlock the screen you can gesture upwards across the screen. Or is installing more secure way is password, PIN-code, graphic key, face detection function.
- Access to widgets, the notification Panel and customizations implemented so, that there is no necessity each time to unlock screen.
- For peripheral accessories you can configure access to the device on 5 Android.0 Lollipop also without unlocking the screen.
- In the lower right corner of the screen is the phone icon; in the lower left corner is camera.
The main screen – in comparison with Android 4.4, only changed on the screen icons and animation:
- Number of desktops is not limited;
- On desktops can be installed viždety, application icons and create folders;
- The right gesture — displays a window for Google Now;
- At the bottom of the screen are drawn back button, Browse "home".
Application menu. All system and installed applications in one menu. Application icons are displayed on a white background — so they are recognized better.
Alerts Panel — It does not close the screen, but only dims his. If you pull the curtain one step — displays alerts. If you pull the curtain on step two — appear denote quick adjustments — device modes: types of mobile and Internet connection; the number of consumed traffic; flashlight and other.
Settings — beyond the usual names options, and new design icons and animations, one new feature appeared — contactless payment for mobile payments.
Notification of applications -If you wish, you can turn them off.
Battery — Displays the energy balance not, but the predicted time of the future work of the device in the specified mode.
Sound alerts is configured using the volume keys, and have several modes: silent mode, vibrate, "do not disturb" — rejects all calls and alerts.
Multitasking -long press on the home button brings up a window running application. Close the application, you can use gestures to the left or right, or by clicking the x in the corner of the icons.
Phone by default, displays the speed dial window ". Gesture to the right opens access to log calls and contacts.
The most interesting-all incoming and outgoing numbers automatic Google search looks in the global network and displays all available data on the Subscriber.
Gmail is the perfect embodiment of design Material Design, Although the program has kept the structure of your application without changing the. New-support for multiple email accounts from various email clients — Yandex, Yahoo, Space, Rambler and others.
Calendar – Schedule mode now displays all events in the form of tape. Events can be linked to locations through Google Maps.
Watch — Displays local and world time. In night mode the clock displayed on the screen of the device "sleep".
Contacts — Displays all the contacts in the form of tape, or as a list only selected contacts.
Photos are stored in the cloud, Google . The application automatically adjusts photos; creates interactive animations from selected albums and frames.
File -changed design only: This feature allows you to dial text messages using voice.
Keyboard — has several own themes, including the Holo. New — enter text using Swype.
Google Fit — can count only steps. You can extend the features via third-party compatible application.
Encryption -Automatic programme performs all data access control devices using SELinux — encrypts all sederžimoe devices.
ART -increases the speed of the device — optimizes the running application, smooth animation, and telephone and Internet connection.
Project Volta — optimizes the operation of the device and saves costs of energy on 15-20%.