Kitkat s launcher doesnt look all that different from the one in jelly bean at first blush, but its hiding a number of useful features. Many thought that the update might by named as key lime pie with version 5. If your device doesnt support any of the new versions of the android os, you should know that. Google launches kitkat software, sweetens features on. The new version of android is finally available for folk. Read further to know the exiting features of the android kitkat. There are millions of android devices running different versions of android. There wont be an immediate effect for you on the kitkat versions, however we recommend upgrading to a newer version of the android operating system.
Mar 04, 2014 below listed is the description of some of the important and main features that were added or updated to this new android version i. But while memory optimization is the biggest change in this version of android, kitkat also features a wide variety of new developer features and functions app makers will want to learn and exploit. Oems can use this opportunity of targeted recommendations and option to tune outofmemory levels for processes. This guide highlights several of these features and provides code examples and implementation details to help you make the most out of kitkat. With the release of nexus 5 some key kitkat features are released on various websites. Kitkat one of the favorite chocolate of us is the latest sweet to be joined in the list. The new version lollipop has several new features which take a large chunk of battery.
Whilst there wont be an immediate effect on mobile banking for revolut users on the kitkat os versions, we recommend upgrading to a newer version of the android operating system. All you need to know about the latest version of android i. There is a major problem of battery drain in the lollipop version as compared to older kitkat. Nov 02, 20 the unveiling and availability of the muchawaited nexus 5 also heralds the arrival of the new version of android, version 4. This kitkat android version is different and has many new features in it. Below listed is the description of some of the important and main features that were added or updated to this new android version i. Yes, youve read correctly, kitkat, as in the trademarked name of the chocolate candy bar made by nestle and licensed by hershey in. The latest version of android known as kitkat or android 4. Discontinuing support for android kitkat os revolut. Nov 05, 20 handson with some of the many new features and changes in android 4. We have listed the best as said by its makers, but we will get to know the actual best ones only after one of the devices gets the update, or when the nexus 5 is in the hands for testing. Heres a list of the top10 new features of android 4. With this upgrade you get the latest version of the android os android 4.
With arrival of kitkat, latest version can be installed in entry level phones which was not possible before. Kitkat launcher is a launcher for android terminals that gives your device a much more modern touch, thanks to some of the features of the new android 4. Hangouts app on android was used to send sms, mms, and calling. Google recently launched new version of android that is android kitkat. A more polished design, improved performance, and new features. Rewritten after kitkat release, new intro, details added on headline features, productivity boost, extra features, enhanced performance, and release schedule. Among the basic features of kitkat launcher youll find the option to customize your desktop down to the fine details by adding lots of widgets, easily creating folders, or. A picture or a document can be printed anywhere from your phone or tablet using cloud. This was done by streamlining every single component. Users can easily see the notifications on the lock screen even before opening your phone. Kitkat offers a variety of new features and improvements, including. Nestle is launching a luxury, bespoke kitkat through its kitkat chocolatory, which will first open as a popup in 30 stores across the u. Kitkat is a robust and refined upgrade in comparison to its predecessor, jelly bean. Kitkat has been designed to run on the android devices of.
The new kitkat update has brought some changes in the visuals, high quality graphics, as well as some improvements in the performance. Kitkats new dialer will be a bigger feature than a lot of people probably recognize. A feature first showcased in the motorolas moto x finds its way into native android. Its key features include a transparent notification bar and immersive mode to fully utilize the screen on your device. You dont need to touch the screen to get things done. We have listed the best as said by its makers, but we will get to know the actual best ones. If your device doesnt support any of the new android versions, you should know that. Aug 21, 2016 there is a major problem of battery drain in the lollipop version as compared to older kitkat. As the latest android os, what are the new features in kitkat.
Fixed microphone volume is there for all formats in the voice. The version history of the android mobile operating system began with the public release of the android beta on november 5, 2007. Android kitkat version features theres a lot of change with the other versions of android, like of the previous versions, for each and every version of android, its going to introduce many new features in it and the new update of kitkat 4. Google nexus is now available running on the latest version of android. Update were discontinuing support for android kitkat. The shortcuts to music play toggles were already present on. Kitkat as with other new releases of the os versions, it will first be available for the new nexus for a while until other oems can get their act together and release an os update for their top tier phones. Fixed lock screen exists so that theres no updating of the track information during music playback. New features will not be supported on devices running kitkat os.
The global release of the new nexus 5 also makes the official debut of kitkat, the latest version of android. There are big improvements on both the developer and user side of things. Its been over a week since the release now, and many of us have had a chance to play around with the os. May 08, 2018 theres a lot of change with the other versions of android, like of the previous versions, for each and every version of android, its going to introduce many new features in it and the new update of kitkat 4.
Nov 04, 20 kitkat one of the favorite chocolate of us is the latest sweet to be joined in the list. The update includes a bunch of new features and improvements, not to mention fixed bugs. Handson with some of the many new features and changes in android 4. It brings all of androids most innovative, most beautiful, and most useful features.
However, as suggested by previous leaks, the new android version doesnt bring a big makeover and comes with a few major features. Google successfully released the latest android os version. Google really wants to abolish the device fragmentation issue that it has faced for all these years. Androids this new version is very effective in multitasking improvements and it can also access in only 512 mb of ram. First up, there are several systemwide visual changes that have. So guys after compiling and analyzing all sorts of data on. We will go through features in android kitkat the latest version of android known as kitkat or android 4. It has been reported that the poweramp music player app has added a couple of new kitkat features and has also fixed some bugs that have made problems in the past. One major feature in kitkat is that it can be installed in most of the phones as it requires 512 mb devlup. First, instead of a search widget onscreen, you get a. The nexus 5 is the first device to come loaded with android 4. The unveiling and availability of the muchawaited nexus 5 also heralds the arrival of the new version of android, version 4. So, therere no longer two separate hangouts and messaging apps.
We explain the key features that were bundled into each major android release. While listening to music on your device, or while projecting movies to chromecast. Soon other oem will upgrade their smartphones with android 4. The biggest attraction is you can run this version in your old device low hardware.
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