Some of the many features in the new Android L OS will include a new user interface based on a new responsive design language known as material design where you can choose from several new animations, one of the internal changes include a new runtime called Android RunTime that will be replacing Dalvik, a new camera API will also be included so that you can use more advanced camera functions, and an improved system for power management. There are many other changes such as a Bluetooth low energy support, a graphics update, new android keyboard design, and new widgets and animations.
There have been a lot of rumours regarding why Google decided to call it Android ‘L’, users have followed the previous idea that Google likes to name Android updates after certain food, and came to the conclusion the ‘L’ stands for Lemon Meringue Pie. This rumour started when the new Android OS was sometimes referred to as ‘LMP’, in the past updates the Android 4.4 update was referred to as ‘KLP’ and was based off Key Lime Pie.
However, the name of the update rarely matters as most users are too busy focusing on the new features and possible improvements. With winter 2014 coming up, you can expect an announcement on the official release date in the next few months.
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