Google has implemented several changes on to the lockscreen in Android L. Now swiping upwards will unlock the phone, swiping right on the phone icon takes you to the dialer and swiping left on the camera icon at the bottom will launch the camera app. Android L also supports lockscreen notifications.
Android L, the biggest ever Android OS update will not be with us until this autumn, however, you might want to know which devices are likely to get this biggest update. It is true that not all devices are cable of receiving Android L update as many have yet to see the Android KitKat update. However, we round up devices that are likely to get treated this new OS.
Moto X’s Trusted Bluetooth Devices feature that is also coming in the upcoming Android L automatically unlocks your lockscreen when your phone comes with in the range of a trusted Bluetooth device. It can be very useful when you use your Moto X with Bluetooth smart devices such as Smartwatch, Headsets, Car audio or Fitbit.
Android L has a redesigned dialer with round icons and light blue color scheme. Now you can bring this cool looking dialer to any Android phone running on Jelly Bean or KitKat by just installing exDialer dialer app and Android L theme for it. No root access required.
The recently released Android L developer preview uncovers a new aesthetic for Android. Though, currently it is only available for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 devices, you can bring its look and feel on any of your phone with Themer app. The app transforms the look of your smartphone into Android L.
Google introduced a new aesthetic in Android L called Material Design, with a focus on object depth and animation. Want to give your phone an Android L look? Its new status bar icons, settings menu, boot animation, ringtone, fonts and other handy-looking improvements brings real Android L look to your phone.