Android Lollipop Category

ANDROID LOLLIPOP

Jul 6, 2014

Android L ported to the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 (2012)

To the disappointment of the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 (2012) owners, Google only released the Android L developer preview for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013). However, with the source code and the

ANDROID 5.0

Jul 3, 2014

HTC Volantis rumored to boast 64GB storage, 5GB of RAM, so much more [Updated: Fake]

At the end of June, a leaked image with a few specifications tipped the world to an incoming HTC-branded tablet, codenamed Volantis. HTC hasn't been coy about their upcoming tablet device, so the

ANDROID LOLLIPOP

Jul 3, 2014

CyanogenMod 11 nightlies now include a global Settings search button

Among the plethora of features introduced by Google in Android L is a nifty little search button in the Settings menu. Tapping on the Search icon will allow users to quickly find the desired setting

ANDROID LOLLIPOP

Jul 2, 2014

Android L improves battery life by 36 percent in tests performed on the Nexus 5

Out of the many Android L features Google announced at Google I/O, Project Volta stood out as a welcome and overdue new feature. Project Volta is an attempt to boost the battery life of

ANDROID LOLLIPOP

Jul 2, 2014

Google pushing Android L source code to AOSP for Nexus 4, 5, 7 & 10

In a very surprising move, Google has started pushing the source code of the recently released Developer Preview build of Android L to AOSP. This is the first time that the company has pushed the

ANDROID LOLLIPOP

Jun 30, 2014

Android L Developer Preview comes with a hidden Low Power mode

Google has introduced a new Power Saving mode in Android L to help users extract maximum juice from their battery. Enabling this mode will automatically disable the animations, clock down the CPU speed and turn

ANDROID 5.0

Jun 30, 2014

LG will support Android Auto, officially joins the Open Automotive Alliance

During the announcement for Android Auto, and while Google was going through the details and partners, LG's brand appeared for just a moment on a passing slide. It led many people down the same

ANDROID LOLLIPOP

Jun 30, 2014

Xposed module brings Android L navigation bar to Ice Cream Sandwich and higher devices

Along with a major visual overhaul in Android L, Google has also replaced the navigation bar icons keeping in line with its new Material Design philosophy. The new icons have not really met with great

ANDROID 5.0

Jun 27, 2014

Android Studio updated to beta, now supports Android L, Wear and TV

During Google's I/O 2013 event, Android wasn't nearly as big of a focus as it was at this year's event. New features for developers, like Android Studio, were mentioned during the

ANDROID 5.0

Jun 27, 2014

Android L Developer Preview rooted

Google released the Android L developer preview factory images for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) yesterday, and people who installed them quickly noticed that root access was no longer available. Thankfully, it seems

ANDROID KITKAT 4.4, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 4.4.3

Jun 27, 2014

Android 4.4 KitKat vs. Android L: A visual comparison

Android L is, unarguably, the biggest update to the OS ever since it was originally released by Google. The update not only brings a major UI overhaul, but also adds many new features to the

ANDROID LOLLIPOP

Jun 27, 2014

Google I/O 2014 recap: Android this, Android that

Google's annual developer conference is just over for 2014, and at Android Beat, we've brought you all the most interesting coverage of the event. Now, it's time to sit down and try

ANDROID LOLLIPOP

Jun 27, 2014

Google executive confirms Nexus program is far from dead

Rumors about the inevitable death of the Nexus handset program have been floating around for quite sometime now. Leaks have indicated that Google is working closely with OEMs to replace its Nexus program with Android

ANDROID LOLLIPOP

Jun 27, 2014

Android L Keyboard ported to other KitKat running devices [Download]

Android L comes with a new version of Google Keyboard, complete with a flatter looking theme -- giving it a very modern and sleek look. The keyboard was also present in the Android L factory images

ANDROID 5.0

Jun 26, 2014

LG has a Project Tango tablet on the way, meant for consumers

While the keynote for Google at their I/O event is over and done with, that doesn't mean we're done seeing new gadgets. Thanks to LG and Google, it looks like the general

ANDROID LOLLIPOP

Jun 26, 2014

How to install the Android L developer preview on Nexus 5 and Nexus 7

Google has just released the developer preview images of Android L for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013), triggering a reaction from many clueless Android lovers on how they could install it on their

ANDROID LOLLIPOP

Jun 26, 2014

Download: Android L developer preview images for Nexus 5 and Nexus 7

As promised by Google yesterday during its keynote, the developer preview images of Android L are now available for download for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7. The 400MB+ images can be downloaded from here

ANDROID 5.0

Jun 26, 2014

Motorola Germany confirms ‘Android 5.0’ coming this fall to Moto X and Moto G

While HTC may have been the first major manufacturer to announce their plans to upgrade the One (M7) and One (M8) to Android L at some point in the future, they certainly aren't the