LG Nexus 5: Top 5 Exclusive Features You May Not Find on Other Android Smartphones
The LG Nexus 5 runs Android 4.4 KitKat which will be pushed to among other Nexus and Android-powered devices. However, there are some things that are exclusive only to the latest Nexus smartphone. Here are five exclusive features on LG Nexus 5 you may not find in other devices.
Nexus 5 Launcher
Some experts in Android main system was also to extract the "Google Experience" home launcher out of Android 4.4 KitKat, but Nexus 5's original user interface may not reach other Android devices even LG Nexus 4.
The Nexus 5 vanilla Android 4.4 UI is slick and clean with tweaks such as translucent button bars and notification shade. According to UberGizmo, Google may not push the same user interface to Nexus 4 and other Google Play edition devices as the UI remains an exclusive and signature of Nexus 5.
Moreover, certain features of Android 4.4 KitKat have been totally designed only to the Nexus 5 which is a selling point from Google on 'why people should get the newest Nexus phone.'
HDR+ Photography
New feature on the Android 4.4 KitKat is the HDR+ Photography which enables Nexus 5 to automatically snap a rapid burst of photos then combines them to give out the best possible single shot. HDR+ photography also enhanced daytime images to make them vivid with cleaner shadows while night time captures will have sharper results and reduced noise.
Full Screen Wallpaper with Preview
Google has improved the full screen aspect of the home screen wallpaper on Android 4.4 which now extends through the entire notifications tray and system buttons. In addition, you can now see the preview first of any wallpaper you would like to try before the system implements it.
Low-Power Audio Playback
High-end and mid-range smartphones feature a built-in power saving tool to improve standby time but music playback can consume power even with energy savers enabled. Android 4.4 KitKat features the "low-power audio playback" which extends the battery life of Nexus 5 during audio playback for up to 60 long hours.
Touch Screen Improvements
Android 4.4 KitKat boosts most aspect found in the system such as performance, memory and touch response. However, LG Nexus 5 features new hardware components that makes Android 4.4 KitKat touch enhancements better and responds more accurately than on Nexus 4 running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.
Owners of Android devices can expect 4.4 version to arrive on their devices but limited among models within the 18-month update window given by manufacturers. This means you can only get some features through Google app updates or via custom ROM developers. Either way, there is nothing like LG Nexus 5 when it comes to pure Android 4.4 KitKat experience.