How Much Do You Know About Android Lollipop? Quiz

The codename for Android 5.0 Lollipop was Android L. Google has a tradition of using desserts as the codenames for its Android operating system releases, with each successive version moving forward in the alphabet. Prior to Android L (Lollipop), the codenames were Android K (KitKat) and Android J (Jelly Bean).

This marks the official release date of Android 5.0 Lollipop, when it became available as an over-the-air update for select devices, bringing significant changes and enhancements to the Android ecosystem.

Lollipop introduced a redesigned user interface based on "material design," a design language developed by Google that emphasizes depth, realism, and seamless transitions to create a visually appealing and intuitive user experience across devices.

With Android 5.0 Lollipop, the Android Runtime (ART) officially replaced the older Dalvik runtime environment. ART utilizes ahead-of-time (AOT) compilation and improved garbage collection techniques, resulting in smoother and more efficient app performance.

Project Volta was a comprehensive effort by Google to enhance battery life on Android devices. It introduced various optimizations and tools for developers to minimize battery consumption, including new APIs and tools for analyzing and optimizing power usage.

Android 5.0 Lollipop added support for OpenGL ES 3.1 and the Android Extension Pack (AEP) on compatible GPU configurations, enabling developers to create more visually stunning and immersive 3D graphics in their apps and games.

This feature simplifies the process of setting up a new Android device by allowing users to quickly transfer their Google Account details, configuration settings, user data, and installed applications from their old device using NFC (Near Field Communication) and Bluetooth.

Android 5.1 Lollipop introduced official support for multiple SIM cards, allowing users to manage and switch between different SIM cards seamlessly on devices that support this feature.

Device Protection is a security feature introduced in Android 5.1 Lollipop that ensures a device remains locked until the owner signs into their Google account, even if the device is reset to factory settings or stolen.

Android Lollipop introduced the ability for users to prioritize application notifications, allowing them to customize which notifications are most important and how they are displayed, thereby enhancing user control and organization.