Which Android 5.1 is close to being a reality for mobile devices is something that has no doubt. The appearance of clear samples of it, such as the results of a Nexus 5 in a benchkmar with this version of the operating system or seen in the pages of Android One they are very enlightening. We are going to tell you what you can find in the new iteration of Google's work.
Really important changes should not be expected, since that happens when the first digit of the Android version is changed (and it happens this way in all operating systems), but they will exist some improvements and news that will make you want to have this update installed on your phone or tablet as soon as possible.
What Google has worked on
Obviously, in the new version Android 5.1 includes the bug fixes that are starting at 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 (such as security holes and the solution of working with the Lollipop RAM memory), but there are more things that can be enjoyed thanks to the new update.
The fact is that with the new version of Android the Silent mode -of what already we have talked to you- and that was lost with the arrival of the first version of Lollipop -this is something that has been quite demanded by users-. Besides, in some terminals with the new development of Google problems have been experienced with notifications and, these, are also solved with Android 5.1.
But if there is one thing that will stand out for the upcoming update, it is that Project Volta, one of the great novelties of Lollipop, will finally be effective and will work as expected. This will ensure that the autonomy of phones and tablets increases exponentially since the energy of the batteries is managed much better and, therefore, increases its efficiency.
Improved connectivity
Google has also worked here, and in this way it is possible to optimize this section with Android 5.1. An example of what we say is that the problems of increased consumption when using WiFi networks disappear (Finally!), Something that has been a headache for more than one. But, in addition, the use of other wireless connections is also optimized, such as Bluetooth and mobile data.
Others added In the form of corrections to be included are the ones we list below:
- End of unexpected application closures
- Solution of bad voice recognition when using the comendo OK Google
- Sound problems experienced in some terminals disappear
As is clear, we are not facing a really powerful update in terms of the arrival of new functionalities, but a improvement iteration which makes the operation of the Android 5.1 terminals much more optimized. Of course, just because of the arrival of Silent Mode and the improvement in connectivity, it is very worth it to get the new version.
Arrival dates
Well, everything indicated that it would be in this month of February when the deployment of Android 5.1 in the Nexus range would begin, but it seems that this may be delayed a bit and be the month of March when the update is definitely put into play. At least, this is how it is understood from a statement by one of the HTC executives that has the most presence on social networks: Mo Versi.
@JensEsbjerg It'll be tied to Google's next MR, which is in March. Thanks.
- Mo Versi (@moversi) February 18