Fortunately, Google did not disappoint and was able to introduce to us the new version which is now available for Google's partner developers to tinker with. However, it decided to tease the version name to just 'L'.
New Android L: New Features
Enhanced Notifications
Android L will make notifications even better. For starters you can get them on the lock screen – and they will be automatically ordered in priority. You will be able to swipe them away like normal or double tap to open the relevant app.
New Lockscreen
Part of the Android L redesign is a new lockscre en which will show you notifications (see above image). You’ll need to swipe up to unlock (if you don’t have a lock pattern or other unlock method) but you can also swipe right to launch the dialler or left to launch the camera.
New Multi-tasking
Forget a 2D list of open apps, the new recent apps section of Android L brings a Google Now card style layout. The open apps flow on a sort of carousel and can be swiped off to either side to close them as before.
New Notifcation Bar
The Android L notification bar looks quite different to before. It works in the same way as before so a swipe from the top of the screen grants access. There’s a new layout and colour scheme.
Security – Personal Unlocking
Google said that security is a key element for Android and its users. A new feature will enable users to unlock their smartphone when physically near enough a device like an Android Wear smartwatch. It’s a bit like cars with keyless entry.
Battery life – New Saver Mode
Better battery life is something we always want and Google promises that Android L will bring it via a new battery saving mode. Project Volta will allow developers to identify how their apps are using battery so they make improvements.
Performance
As we expected, Android L will support 64-bit processors and it will also support the ART software library which Google says will be twice as fast as Davik.
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