Motorola Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Status: List Of Devices, Expected Release Date And Features
Latest smartphones made by Motorola are all included to the Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade plan. Know the current status, list of devices and features to be delivered by next generation Android OS.
Android 5.0 Lollipop Software Development
Nexus 6 is the first Motorola smartphone to run Android 5.0 Lollipop and the company plans to bring the next generation Android OS to more Moto devices. Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade plan is a part of the company's ongoing software strategy to provide fast updates to pure Android experience.
Android 5.0 Lollipop OS version is still under development and Motorola awaits the official launch from Google. Once released, Motorola will begin working with their technology and carrier partners to push out the update.
Motorola Devices Included On The Android 5.0 Upgrade Plans
Ten devices from the latest set of releases from Motorola are confirmed to receive the official Android 5.0 Lollipop update. However, there is no announcement yet if the company plans to consider Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade on older devices such as RAZR.
1. Moto X first generation
2. Moto X second generation
3. Moto G first generation
4. Moto G second generation
5. Moto G with 4G LTE
6. Moto E
7. Droid Ultra
8. Droid Maxx
9. Droid Mini
The tenth device would be the upcoming Motorola Droid Turbo set to be released on Oct. 30 from Verizon Wireless. It is currently running Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS and expected to receive Android 5.0 Lollipop along with other Droids.
Android 5.0 Lollipop Features
Motorola adds selective apps and services such as Motorola Assist and Active Display to simply aid owners to particular functions. But the entire user interface running on each Moto device are based from vanilla Android and will be upgraded by Android 5.0 Lollipop.
- Project Volta battery tracker and power optimiser
- Android Runtime for smoother app performance
- Compatibility with Android Wear
- Syncing of data files across Android 5.0 devices
- Material Design user interface revamp
- Improved notifications on the lock and home screens
- Android Smart Locker for pairing purposes
- SELinux implementation for increased protection against malware and vulnerabilities
- Default user account modes with security for limited viewing
- OpenGL ES 3.1 for improved mobile graphics