{"id":76077,"date":"2014-11-03T21:11:55","date_gmt":"2014-11-03T19:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/?p=76077"},"modified":"2025-07-02T00:22:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:22:56","slug":"android-5-0-lollipop-is-rolling-out-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/android-5-0-lollipop-is-rolling-out-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Android 5.0 Lollipop is rolling out now"},"content":{"rendered":"

We speculated that Android 5.0 Lollipop<\/a> would arrive today and we were right. Google announced the availability of the operating system in a blog post today, highlighting Lollipop’s visual overhaul called “Material Design.”<\/p>\n

Animations are at the heart of the redesign of Android, helping to give context to interactions<\/strong>. Tapping on a contact will show a translucent circle, which expands into the contact’s call screen. Check it out below.<\/p>\n

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There are also a ton of under-the-hood changes in Android Lollipop that will make your device run faster than ever. The switch to a new runtime and new batterylife saving technology will make your Android phone or tablet feel faster than ever.<\/p>\n

Wondering when your phone will get the update? Check out our story about when you can expect it on your device<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information about Android 5.0 Lollipop and how to use it, check out our super in-depth guide<\/a> for everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

Source: Android Official Blog<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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