The lucky owners of a Google Nexus or a Play Edition device, like the Nexus 5, might be seeing the newest Android L hit their handset very soon after the unveiling, but, as usual, those with popular handsets like the Galaxy S4/S5, the LG G2/G3, Xperia Z1/Z2, or the HTC One M8/M7, will have to wait a fair amount more.
Google announced at the unveiling event, that the Android L push to the Nexus stable, namely Nexus 5 and Nexus 7, will begin tomorrow with the SDK release for those two devices. so we'll be able to tinker with the beta very soon. If history is any indication, this means that your venerable Google-endorsed phone and tablet will get the newest version not long afterwards, but this time it might be different, as Android L isn't set to roll through the gates before the summer passes. As for the rest of the ever-growing flock of Android handsets and tablets, we are waiting for the official manufacturer confirmations on their individual Android L update schedules, and we will post any news as soon as we have them. HTC already announced that it will update the One and One (M8) within 90 days of receiving the source code from Google, which sounds moderately ambitious. Motorola also chimed in, slating the fall timeframe for its update schedule, which jibes with the Q4 rollout of Android L that Google cited.
With Android L, we are getting a thoroughly revamped interface with the fashionable "flat", but colorful demeanor that many Android manufacturers, like Samsung and LG, adopted for their respective TouchWiz and Optimus overlays. In addition, Google finally overhauled its aging notifications system, which looked pale and barren in stock Android, when compared to Samsung, LG, HTC, or third party efforts you can find in the Play Store. The multitasking options also got a boost with a Google Now-style system, and a 64-bit compiler, as well as a battery-saving Project Volta are all a go, so there's plenty to look forward to with Android L on your phone or tablet, hopefully sooner rather than later.
Google announced at the unveiling event, that the Android L push to the Nexus stable, namely Nexus 5 and Nexus 7, will begin tomorrow with the SDK release for those two devices. so we'll be able to tinker with the beta very soon. If history is any indication, this means that your venerable Google-endorsed phone and tablet will get the newest version not long afterwards, but this time it might be different, as Android L isn't set to roll through the gates before the summer passes. As for the rest of the ever-growing flock of Android handsets and tablets, we are waiting for the official manufacturer confirmations on their individual Android L update schedules, and we will post any news as soon as we have them. HTC already announced that it will update the One and One (M8) within 90 days of receiving the source code from Google, which sounds moderately ambitious. Motorola also chimed in, slating the fall timeframe for its update schedule, which jibes with the Q4 rollout of Android L that Google cited.
With Android L, we are getting a thoroughly revamped interface with the fashionable "flat", but colorful demeanor that many Android manufacturers, like Samsung and LG, adopted for their respective TouchWiz and Optimus overlays. In addition, Google finally overhauled its aging notifications system, which looked pale and barren in stock Android, when compared to Samsung, LG, HTC, or third party efforts you can find in the Play Store. The multitasking options also got a boost with a Google Now-style system, and a 64-bit compiler, as well as a battery-saving Project Volta are all a go, so there's plenty to look forward to with Android L on your phone or tablet, hopefully sooner rather than later.
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