Even older devices like the Nexus 5 will see a bump in battery life. Each user can customize the look and feel of their experience, as well as install and run separate app environments.īattery life: Lollipop has been optimized to better manage energy, and it provides a history list of the most energy-draining apps. Use separate accounts or the pinning feature, which locks your device into a single app, so you can share your phone or tablet without privacy concerns. Multiple users: Android finally allows guest accounts. Built on Google's Material Design principles, menus and apps are vibrant, colorful, and paper-like - similar to Google's Web apps. Notification ribbons provide alerts without being intrusive. Intuitive layout: Android 5.0's new card-style layout makes it intuitive and efficient to switch between apps. Better power management, a more vibrant interface, and increased responsiveness make Lollipop a worthwhile upgrade. Its paper-like aesthetic keeps the OS consistent with Google's Web apps. Android 5, aka Lollipop, demonstrates Google's commitment to providing a better mobile experience.
