Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie Update Includes Samsung Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 2 and More in October 2013
A list of devices eligible of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie OS version leaked again with selected Samsung Galaxy units included. A new report hinted that the "K Release" software would be the next major update of Android and set to be released in October 2013.
Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie
The Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is now out and currently being tested on Google Play Edition smartphones such as the Galaxy S4, signifying a high chance of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie release before 2013 ends.
October 2013 is the rumoured release date of Android 5.0 and it includes major system overhaul. According to Wall Street Journal, a rumoured name Android build "K" will take place in fall as Google is "wrapping up development on the next of Android" at that time.
If the report is accurate, devices with the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean are likely qualified to get the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie first, including Nexus devices, selected Galaxy phones and flagship smartphones from HTC, LG and Sony.
Android 5.0 Latest Concept
Toshe Andonov posted his concept of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie home screen via Google+ which likely to be similar to the official release.
- Google Now integration on the home screen with smarter and quicker results.
- Search bar revamped for easier accessibility for apps and files on your device.
- Google Play Music widget with Instant Mix, YouTube search and lyrics.
- Dynamic home screen based on your needs, habits and time of day.
- Optimised card feeds from your applications.
- Information feeds based from Gmail and other Google services online.
- Game cards on your home screen such as Chess
List of Speculated Devices Qualified for Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie
- Nexus line of devices including Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 2
- Google Play Edition phones such as Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One and Sony Xperia Z
- Selected Galaxy devices including Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy Note 10.1
- Upcoming new Android devices from manufacturers running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Release Date
The "K Release" software by Google is said to be major software update for Android and set to be released in October 2013. The next Android build will have friendlier and also available for low-cost devices.