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Android L – release date and supported devices

Andoid L is true for some time is now available for download in versions for developers, but its real premiere will take place on October 16 and will be available until November 1. More about the release date read in our news.

The list of devices that will receive the update to Android L:

Of course these are only confirmed information leaks and partly, although in some cases seem to be very likely taking into account the experience of updates of some of the series (Nexus, Moto G). Some sources says that the update will get the Sony Xperia and Xperia Z3 Z3 Compact. Naturally, we will keep updating this list.

Appearance and functionality of Android L

Android L be refreshed visually compared to the previous version of the system. Attention is drawn particularly pleasing to the eye, light animations. Windows outside width and length were given a third dimension – depth.

Interestingly, a large part of the new visual can be found in other software – whether in competition or overlays on Android. List of system settings has also been refreshed – a grid of buttons, which varies with the size of the screen and its resolution.

Performance Android L

Reports suggested that the battery life of existing facilities will be extended by up to 36%. However, our tests have shown that it is not always the case. Android L Preview on Nexus 5 compared to the device with the version KiKat shortened working time on your smartphone by 10%.

This may be due to the fact that the Android smartphone L on board often run at full capacity.

When it comes to saving energy, the Android L in tests falls quite well. But actually, this mode depends on the overlay system and applications that can consume large amounts of energy (such as Facebook Messenger).

Sam saving mode in Android L makes the limited power of the CPU clock to 800 MHz, part of the application is wyłąoczna and reduces the maximum brightness of the screen. Although this device is slower, the functionality does not change significantly. Gain up to 100 minutes visiting a Web more.

Android L is no longer Dalvik – appears instead runtime ART. Also improved memory management. This affects the speed and fluidity of the system. Unfortunately, these changes are unlikely to notice in games or web browser (which is where the NDK is not used.)

Summary

As you can see Android L promises to be very interesting. Some of the information can already be drawn from the development version, but the more we will wait for the official release. In the near future appear to be new reports of this system, and with them will also be updated this text, so we invite you again in a few days.