What to Expect from New Android L Release

Android L update

The worlds most popular mobile phone operating system is without doubt the one with the little green man. The bitten fruit is going into steady decline as more and more people realise that the advantages and flexibility of android far outweigh the media hype of Apple.

 

With all the interest in the Android operating system we ask ourselves, what will the next iteration of Android have in store for us? Rumour has it that the next Android update, due in a round three months time, will be a biggie. Android L, or Lollipop as some are calling it is going to be spectacular, and we want to share with you our thoughts on what it could hold in store for us.

 

Android L round-up with features.

First of all, we’re not sure if the new version of Android will be Androis 4.5 of Android 5. It doesn’t really make much difference, but it could tell us a lot about how radically the operating system is going to change. A simple change of 0.1, from 4.4 to 4.5 would imply a small change, whereas to make the jump to 5 would hint to a radical change. Lets hope it goes to 5!! What we do know is that the new version is going to include nearly 5000 new API for developers and the default runtime is changing to ART.

 

With all these new API’s that are going to be integrated in the latest release we should see some new functionality and hopefully better battery life. A few of the new items will be Screen Capture, shown at Google I/O, burst mode for the camera, JobScheduler, low latency audio, do not disturb mode, path animations, Battery Saver mode and many, many more features. As we get closer to the release date we can expect the multicolour named search engine giant to give us more hints as to what to expect. Here at China Electronics we will keep you posted.

 

With all these added features for developers, we can expect to see much more functionality in the new Android release. Applications will be able to be more complex and achieve much more.

 

What are your expectations from the new android operating system? Is there anything you would particularly like to see? Longer battery life? Better Android user interface? A radical new design? Please feel free to let us know in the comments section below, and if you have enjoyed the article, please share it!

 

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Source> http://www.androidorigin.com/android-l-4-5-0-lollipop-update-google/#ixzz37c2RPi8c

The 5 Best Tough Smartphones

Today we like to be connected at all times, able to take photos and publish them on twitter even in the most extreme situations. Things like “Look ay my selfie hanging off this cliff”. However most modern phones are too fragile to risk taking with us, any slight drop or bang and the screen is broken and we are left with a very expensive door siop in our pockets.

But it doesn’t have to be like that, many mobile phone manufacturers have started making ‘rugged’ smartphones. These little babies are tough and ready for adventure. If Action Man had a smartphone, he would have one of these. Toughened and reinforced in all the right places these ‘rugged’ phones can be taken almost anywhere.

I have decide to compile a list of the 5 best rugged smartphones on the market just now so you can compare the differences and see what is available out there for your outdoor lifestyle.

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2

£190, www.amazon.co.uk

This phone is the new version of the Xcover and comes out of the box running Android 4.1, Jelly Bean. It features a double core processor capable of running many applications without any problem. It features a 5 inch screen with a resolution of 800×480. The camera is a 5MP offering, which although it isn’t the best, it does make this phone a mid range contender. Apart from its normal phone features it boasts IP67 certified ruggedness. What does that really mean? Well it means that it is dust and sand proof and can endure other types of rough treatments as well as up to 30 minutes in one metre of water.

JCB Toughphone Pro-Smart TP909

JCB Rugged Phone

£280 (PAYG), http://www.carphonewarehouse.com

When you think of the company JCB you immediately think about diggers and construction sites and big compressed hammer wielding, butt crack showing workmen. Well those types of guys will need a tough phone and the JCB Toughphone does just that. It certainly looks the part, and this TP909 looks as though it could survive a direct nuclear attack. But it doesn’t stop there, it also boasts Android 2.3, a 5MP camera and microSD slot. It isn’t the fastest with only an 800mHz processor and 256MB of ram.

Sony Xperia Go

Sony Xperia Go

£220, www.sonymobile.com/gb

One of the major selling points of this Sony phone is the fact that it doesn’t have that characteristic ‘rugged’ look. If you need a tough phone, but aren’t too keen on the rough look then this phone could be the one for you. Below its well made up outside it does hide a rugged interior that is waterproof and scratch resistant. It isn’t too expensive really, but that does reflect in the battery life and screen resolution which aren’t of the best in this smartphone range.

Bison II

Bison II

£140

http://www.chinaelectronics.co.uk/35_Inch_Rugged_Android_Phone_-_Bison_II/p2815400_12510666.aspx

 

This rugged Android phone runs Androis 4.2 and hides in its interior a 1GHz Dual Core MTK6577 making it a fast contender in the rugged phone race. It holds the IP67 rating making it dustproof, sand proof, shock proof and able to withstand 30 minutes in one metre of water. It boasts a toughened screen with a resolution of 960×640 making it perfect for looking at photos and streaming videos. Although it isn’t from a well known brand name it is a perfectly viable rugged phone.

Ox Black

Ox Black

£170

http://www.chinaelectronics.co.uk/Android_Quad_Core_Rugged_Phone_-_Ox_Black/p2815400_12510707.aspx

 

This 4.3 inch screen Android phone is about as tough as they come. Running Android 4.2 it boasts a 3000 mAh battery for up to 8 hours of talk time and 150 hours of standby time. Completely toughened it complies with IP67 being sandproof, dustproof and submersible in water for up to half an hour. It’s not too bad looking either, easy on the eye as well as easy on the pocket.