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what are the features of the new Android 5.0 Lollipop

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The new operating system from Google presents significant changes from its predecessor, Know Them
 
 The new version of the mobile operating system Google Android 5.0 Lollipop, is already on the market. The system has appeared in mobile Nexus range, which usually ensue before the updates, also users Moto X and HTC One will have a chance to install it first.
 This new version includes important new features, mentioned below:
 
 design
 
 The first is the design of the interface Material Design and content. This is a minimalist interface based on layers and shadows, simpler and clearer, smoother transitions with up to 60 frames per second. Everything from a simple, straightforward aesthetic, where the basic programs appear without any confusion.
 
 Notifications panel
 
 Another novelty is the new notifications panel, which includes multiuser first option, it is now possible to set the options for receiving notifications only some people.
 The system also displays the most important notifications such as incoming calls using a minimum notification and not filling the entire screen.
 
 security
 
 Configure security settings is simpler and the company says it has automatic encryption, ie, an option is the default.
 Another improvement in this area is the presence of SELinux in all applications additional security in the ecosystem. Android 5.0 also includes improvements in the use of profiles and guest mode that lets you create different profiles or lend the terminal to third parties without accessing your data.
 
 It also has a new feature called Smart Lock will allow external devices to assign trust to unlock terminals, as a smartwatch.
 
 Some applications are modified, so the calendar, Gmail account and contacts now have a new design. From Android 5.0, all devices offer support Google Voice "OK Google" when the screen is off.
 
 The firm has also improved support for video and audio with support for standard OpenGL ES 3.1 improving the performance of games and 2D / 3D applications and USB audio support for connecting USB audio devices such as microphones, speakers and amplifiers in his device.
 
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Android 5.0 includes ART (Android Runtime) function, a new runtime according to Google improves performance up to four times in some scenarios, softens the user interface for complex applications and operation of core applications.
The new runtime Java supports 64-bit applications and the three major chip architectures: ARM, MIPS, and x86. Applications written with C ++ will be compiled for 64 bits. Google has already done with some applications like Chrome, Gmail, Calendar, Google Play Music and more.

 

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Hardware support
 
As was announced, Google enters the era of the 64-bit Lollipop, supporting ARM RISC architectures from manufacturers such as Qualcomm, MediaTek and NVIDIA or 64-bit x86 chips with Intel as a great bulwark thanks to working side by side with Google in recent years and we saw resulted in developments such as the Android 4.4 64-bit and broad support multiple platforms chips. It is desirable that AMD would support Android 5.0 with a series of low-power APUs but your situation may not give to come into force in the mobile market.
 
Other new features and improvements
 
Google has implemented a notification system more accessible and more user-customizable. You can show important notifications on lock screen and be more controllable by the user can determine which ones to prevent others view them. The system also displays the most important notifications such as incoming calls using a minimum notification and not filling the entire screen.
Google uses the Volta project as energy saving mode allowing the company said, an extra autonomy of the estimated 90 minutes terminals. Also added a new feature in the general configuration showing when the device is connected "to fully charge estimated time".
Lollipop Android 5.0 introduces a new virtual keyboard that eliminates lines between the keys. It looks good, maybe we can rule out third party keyboards.
Key Features of Android 5.0 Lollipop
New APIs for cameras add support for RAW Bayer and YUV formats at full resolution at 30 FPS on compatible devices. It also supports H.265 encoding and decoding.
From Android 5.0, all devices offer support Google Voice "OK Google" when the screen is off. This concept works on the Nexus 6 and 9.
Google has also improved support for video and audio with support for standard OpenGL ES 3.1 improving the performance of games and 2D / 3D applications and USB audio support for connecting USB audio devices such as microphones, speakers and amplifiers on your device Android. Lollipop stream also supports multi-channel audio up to eight channels, including 5.1 and 7.1.

 

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