No Lollipop: First Look at Android L New System Original\2014-06-26 02:59 by Mao Wenting\Many people were looking forward to seeing the so-called Android 5.0 Lollipop at Google I/O, but surprisingly, Google changed the naming rules for the Android system this time, jumping directly from 5.0 to Android L. This 'L' seems to be an abbreviation for Lollipop, so previous leaks were not entirely wrong. At Google I/O, Google showcased the developer preview of Android L, bringing a brand-new design style and a seamless cross-device experience.
\No Android 5.0, Android L Debuts\In terms of the most intuitive design, Google this time adopted a new design language spanning Android, Chrome OS, and the web, calling it Material Design. This design language was first applied to the Google+ app updated last month. Compared to before, this design is more minimalist, with improved icons and operation methods. The bottom virtual buttons have also been simplified into a triangle, circle, and square, and the overall interface design has become more flat.
\Android L Adopts the New Material Design\In terms of color effects, Material Design in Android L will also bring users higher consistency and coherence. Interface colors will automatically change according to the current primary color to maintain overall visual harmony. At the same time, this design also brings new features such as animations, 3D views, and shadows. Demonstration animations on the web can reach 60fps, achieving simplicity while still pursuing a realistic, three-dimensional touch.
Android L adds 5,000 new APIs, including a feature called nested scrolling, which allows users to decide which part of the UI has different scrolling effects. The notification interface in Android L has undergone significant changes and has been integrated with the lock screen, looking closer to the Google Now card style. Users can view the full notification information by swiping down on the lock screen.
\Integration of Notification Bar and Lock Screen
The presentation of 'Recent Actions' is similar to Chrome tabs.\In terms of unlocking methods, Android L has also made changes. The new unlocking system is called personal unlocking, where users can set location, Bluetooth devices, or their own voice as the unlocking method, eliminating the need to enter a PIN to unlock the phone.In the "Recent Apps" display section, applications will be displayed in the form of tabs, similar to switching tabs in the Chrome browser, making operations more convenient.\Android L features a brand new Android Runtime (ART) environment, which offers twice the running speed compared to the previous runtime, Dalvik. ART also performs better in garbage collection, fully supports 64-bit, and has improved memory management. In addition, Android L also has more outstanding graphics performance. Google stated that in the future, you will see high-end tablets and smartphones with PC-like gaming experiences.\Fully compatible with 64-bit\Better graphics performance\Regarding battery life, which is of great concern to users, Android L will also bring upgraded performance. Android L introduces the Volta project, aimed at optimizing every subsystem of Android to improve battery life. The Battery Historian can track and optimize battery longevity, and the brand new power-saving mode will further help users enhance their device's battery performance. Finally, Android L also features the "Factory Reset Protection" function, allowing users to remotely wipe device data.\New power-saving mode\This preview is for developers, with the official release planned for the fall\The basic concept of Android L, along with other platforms released at this Google I/O, is seamless integration and interoperability. At this Google I/O, we can see that Google is striving to build a fully interconnected ecosystem, competing with Apple, Microsoft, and even BlackBerry from multiple angles. The Android L preview will be available for developers to download, but the official release of Android L is still scheduled for this fall. As it stands, the presentation of Android L at Google I/O is just the tip of the iceberg, and more features are expected to be unveiled with the official release.
