What’s New in Lollipop

For those that want to see what’s new in Android 5.0 Lollipop you can see the changes in our 5.0 vs Android 4.4 KitKat walkthrough below. This is a comparison of Android 5.0 Lollipop vs Android 4.4.4 KitKat on the Nexus 6 and the Nexus 5 from last year.

This Android 5.0 walkthrough shows off some of the new features and looks integrated into Android 5.0, a few visual changes and more, but you’ll want to check out the Nexus 6 review below to see all the neat new animations and effects in Android 5.0 Lollipop. Here we’ll show you how it compares to the older software you are used to.
The Android 5.0 Lollipop release date arrived on November 3rd with the Nexus 9 launch, and roughly a month later Google finally started pushing out updates to Nexus owners last week. So far a few Nexus devices, Motorola’s new Moto G and Moto X, and the LG G3 have received Android 5.0 Lollipop, but more manufacturers and devices should see in in the coming days, weeks, and months.

As many of you probably know, the Android 5.0 update is completely free, and users will simply need to wait for manufacturers to integrate all the changes in Android 5.0 to their software for each respective device, then here in the United States carriers will need to test the changes and approve the updates before they arrive.
This makes Android updates a lot slower than others, like the iPhone, where everything is handled by Apple, but users can still expect updates to most flagship and recently released smartphones before the end of the year. The Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 come with Android 5.0 Lollipop pre-installed, but those with older devices will need to wait for over the air updates to enjoy everything you’ll be seeing below.
You’ll notice with Android 5.0 Lollipop Google has made a lot of changes. Both with the look and feel, animations and effects, and the size of icons. Everything is more simply, bold, easier to understand, and extremely smooth. This is one of the biggest redesigns in recent Android history, so check out our visual slideshow below for a comparison of Android 5.0 Lollipop vs Android 4.4.4 KitKat.
It’s worth noting that everything you see below is pure stock Android delivered right from Google. This is the experience buyers will enjoy on any Nexus device and most Motorola smartphones as of late. Those with an LG, HTC, Samsung, Sony or other manufacturers will have a similar feel, but look different as most manufacturers put a skin or overlay on top of stock Android.
Google’s changed the lockscreen, how notifications work and are managed, the notification pulldown bar, redesigned the settings menu, added bright colors and neat animations to button taps or icon selections, and vastly improved the “recent apps” menu, also known as the multitasking option. This is a new card-style UI that looks great, and is easy to use.
Without talking about it all too much, enjoy the slideshow below. Here we’re showing Android 5.0 Lollipop on the brand new Nexus 6, and Android 4.4.4 KitKat using a stock version right from Google on the Nexus 5. Many of the core apps you use daily (Gmail, Maps, Play Store, Calendar, etc) are all the same as Google’s updated them through the Play Store, but the walkthrough below is still a good way to see what’s new, and how things have changed.
 You can click on any of the images below to instantly jump to that image in the slideshow and see how that part of the OS compares to previous versions. Android 5.0 Lollipop will always be on the left, while Android 4.4 KitKat is on the right.

With Android 5.0 Lollipop Google has slightly improved the lockscreen. There's now a shortcut to the dialer by swiping left to right, and notifications are more useful and interactive. Shown right on the lockscreen they can be swiped away, slide down to expand, or double tap to instantly unlock right into that app or notification. Everything is simple and smooth, and we still have full-screen album artwork on the lockscreen while playing music.

What’s New in Lollipop

For those that want to see what’s new in Android 5.0 Lollipop you can see the changes in our 5.0 vs Android 4.4 KitKat walkthrough below. This is a comparison of Android 5.0 Lollipop vs Android 4.4.4 KitKat on the Nexus 6 and the Nexus 5 from last year.
This Android 5.0 walkthrough shows off some of the new features and looks integrated into Android 5.0, a few visual changes and more, but you’ll want to check out the Nexus 6 review below to see all the neat new animations and effects in Android 5.0 Lollipop. Here we’ll show you how it compares to the older software you are used to.
The Android 5.0 Lollipop release date arrived on November 3rd with the Nexus 9 launch, and roughly a month later Google finally started pushing out updates to Nexus owners last week. So far a few Nexus devices, Motorola’s new Moto G and Moto X, and the LG G3 have received Android 5.0 Lollipop, but more manufacturers and devices should see in in the coming days, weeks, and months.

As many of you probably know, the Android 5.0 update is completely free, and users will simply need to wait for manufacturers to integrate all the changes in Android 5.0 to their software for each respective device, then here in the United States carriers will need to test the changes and approve the updates before they arrive.
This makes Android updates a lot slower than others, like the iPhone, where everything is handled by Apple, but users can still expect updates to most flagship and recently released smartphones before the end of the year. The Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 come with Android 5.0 Lollipop pre-installed, but those with older devices will need to wait for over the air updates to enjoy everything you’ll be seeing below.
You’ll notice with Android 5.0 Lollipop Google has made a lot of changes. Both with the look and feel, animations and effects, and the size of icons. Everything is more simply, bold, easier to understand, and extremely smooth. This is one of the biggest redesigns in recent Android history, so check out our visual slideshow below for a comparison of Android 5.0 Lollipop vs Android 4.4.4 KitKat.
It’s worth noting that everything you see below is pure stock Android delivered right from Google. This is the experience buyers will enjoy on any Nexus device and most Motorola smartphones as of late. Those with an LG, HTC, Samsung, Sony or other manufacturers will have a similar feel, but look different as most manufacturers put a skin or overlay on top of stock Android.
Google’s changed the lockscreen, how notifications work and are managed, the notification pulldown bar, redesigned the settings menu, added bright colors and neat animations to button taps or icon selections, and vastly improved the “recent apps” menu, also known as the multitasking option. This is a new card-style UI that looks great, and is easy to use.
Without talking about it all too much, enjoy the slideshow below. Here we’re showing Android 5.0 Lollipop on the brand new Nexus 6, and Android 4.4.4 KitKat using a stock version right from Google on the Nexus 5. Many of the core apps you use daily (Gmail, Maps, Play Store, Calendar, etc) are all the same as Google’s updated them through the Play Store, but the walkthrough below is still a good way to see what’s new, and how things have changed.
 You can click on any of the images below to instantly jump to that image in the slideshow and see how that part of the OS compares to previous versions. Android 5.0 Lollipop will always be on the left, while Android 4.4 KitKat is on the right.

With Android 5.0 Lollipop Google has slightly improved the lockscreen. There's now a shortcut to the dialer by swiping left to right, and notifications are more useful and interactive. Shown right on the lockscreen they can be swiped away, slide down to expand, or double tap to instantly unlock right into that app or notification. Everything is simple and smooth, and we still have full-screen album artwork on the lockscreen while playing music.