Android 5.0 Lollipop Rolling Out To Nexus 4, 5, 7 And 10: Apps, Battery, Performance, User Experience Benefits

Nexus devices are now receiving the newest Android 5.0 Lollipop bringing many enhancements and new features. Know the top benefits from Android Lollipop for LG Nexus 4, LG Nexus 5, ASUS Nexus 7 and Samsung Nexus 10.

Reversing Aging Process At The Meantime

Some of Nexus devices made eligible by Google have reached the expiration period of software support followed by manufacturers. Normally, manufacturers follow the strict 18-month period of software support among devices but have been expanded to bring the new OS to more Android users worldwide.

LG Nexus 4, ASUS Nexus 7 first generation and Samsung Nexus 10 are supposed to be ineligible to have Android 5.0 Lollipop and should stick on Android KitKat if the standard was followed. Having Android 5.0 Lollipop on any of these Nexus models will bring several new features, multiple enhancements and other software upgrades that refresh user experience from Android Jelly Bean or Android KitKat. Check out the table below regarding the official release and expiration date of these devices:

Default Battery Saving Tool First For Nexus Devices

Android 5.0 Lollipop now features the first default and native power management tool for all Android devices. Nexus users usually download third-party apps such as Juice Defender to monitor power consumption and switch profiles to extend battery life. Project Volta from Android 5.0 Lollipop delivered to LG Nexus 4, LG Nexus 5, ASUS Nexus 7 2012 and 2013, and Samsung Nexus 10 will provide the following benefits:

- Battery saver feature which extends device use by up to 90 minutes.

- Estimated time left to fully charge is displayed when the device is plugged in.

- Estimated time left before requiring charging again now found in battery settings.

Apps And Services Now Boosted By A New Runtime Engine

For several Android versions, Dalvik runtime was used on apps and services including games to run but Android 5.0 Lollipop changed this. Android Runtime or ART is now the default runtime engine used on native apps and services and third-party apps made them compatible by developers. ART boosts performance, responsive and smoothness of every compatible app to improve multitasking.

Overhaul Of User Experience Through Material Design And Notifications

Material Design is the new default user interface on Android 5.0 Lollipop which completely revamps a Nexus device. Material Design applies to native apps and services and third-party applications made compatible by developers. It features a bold, colourful and responsive UI design for consistent experience.

Another part of the user experience improvements is the new notifications on both home and lock screen. Nexus users can now control when to receive notifications and in what way they should be received. Notifications on Android 5.0 Lollipop are manageable such as viewing or responding to messages via lock screen, hide sensitive contents, decrease disruptions using Priority Mode, no more interruption while watching a movie or playing games and set which apps can send notifications.

Android 5.0 Lollipop rollout has been confirmed via Twitter and will soon head out to all Nexus models worldwide. Users can check the Software Update under the Settings Menu to determine any new firmware available.