Android Lollipop

Dilawar
January 14, 2017

Android Lollipop (Android 5.0/5.1) was released in November 2014 and introduced the revolutionary Material Design language.

Key Features

  • Material Design visual overhaul
  • ART runtime (replaced Dalvik)
  • 64-bit processor support
  • Project Volta for battery life
  • Multiple user accounts on phones
  • Smart Lock security features
  • Notification improvements
  • RAW image capture support

Material Design

Material Design was Android's biggest visual change, introducing:

  • Bold colors and typography
  • Responsive animations
  • Card-based layouts
  • Floating action buttons
  • Shadows and elevation

ART Runtime

Android Runtime (ART) replaced Dalvik, providing better app performance through ahead-of-time compilation.

Related Android Versions

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