One of the biggest announcements during Google I/O wasn’t expected until last minute, and that was the introduction of Android L. Google didn’t give us the final name for it just yet, which might be Lollipop, but did say that the developer preview will be available for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 tomorrow, while a full launch is scheduled this fall. HTC One (M8) and One (M7) owners will get the update. So what is Android L?
Google only offered a brief preview but said that Android L will offer a “radical new redesign” and showed us some new apps, like Gmail, the dialer and more that have more unified designs. Also, Google will make new API tools available to developers, in addition to style guidelines, so that all Android apps look consistent with one another.
A lot of emphasis was placed on what’s called “material design,” which adds a new dimension to applications. That means that parts of an app can hover above other aspects, providing a “floating” effect in some instances. There are also new notifications, including “heads up notifications,” that can be swiped away easily while you’re inside other applications. Android L will also make it easier for folks to run work apps in one instance and personal apps in another, separating the two entirely.
We have a lot to look forward to with Android L, and we’ll be covering it as much as possible leading up to the full consumer launch this fall.
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