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The latest version of Google's Android Linux-based operating system is out. Here's what you need to know about it...
*www.android.com/kitkat/images/android_mobile.png
1. Better Google Now Integration
The stock launcher will now feature Google Now front and center. By that, I mean that it will be right on your home screen, just one leftward swipe away. And on the Nexus 5, you will be able to simply say “OK, Google Now” from anywhere on your home screen, and Google Now will start listening to you.
The “OK, Google Now” functionality is similar to what we saw on the Moto X and the most recent Droid devices. However, this is a bit less useful than the previous offering because the device must be powered on and be on the home screen for this to work.
Want new kitkat launcher on JB phone? here you go...
2. Improved phone app
I know how 20th century of me it is to want to use a smartphone as a phone, but darn it, sometime I do, and Android 4.4 makes it easier. Google is "making calling easier than ever, by helping you search across your contacts, nearby places, or even Google Apps accounts (like your company’s directory), directly from within the app".
Other apps from kitkat for any JB phone
3. Quickoffice integration
First, Google bought Quickoffice, an Android-based office suite. Then, Google made Quickoffice free. Now, Android 4.4 will come with Quickoffice pre-installed.
*play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quickoffice.android
4. Built-In Printing Support
Aftermarket printing solutions have been able to leverage Google Cloud Print for some time now. However, now printing is built right into the operating system, without the need for any additional apps.
5. Unlimited home screen panels
Google provides you with the ability to create as many home screen panels filled with app shortcuts, folders, and widgets
as you desire.
6. Immersive mode
Reading books is now a great experience in KitKat with the ability to hide everything (including statusbar and navigationbar) but the text. Application support is still limited, but we are early in the KitKat rollout.
7. Album art on lock screen :
Another feature that is a nice touch is the ability to see your album art while controlling your media right from the lock screen.
8. Improved Rendering performance
Thanks to changes to the rendering engine, applications that use RenderScript will benefit from the tuning in 4.4. Chief among these changes, Android’s SurfaceFlinger was updated from OpenGL ES 1.0 to OpenGL ES 2.0.
9. Faster Multitasking
Android 4.4 is slated to improve multitasking performance by optimizing memory management and improving touch screen responsiveness.
10. Improved Security
Android 4.4 now uses SELinux in enforcing mode in order to block potential policy violations within an SELinux domain.
11. New Sensor Modes and Improved Connectivity
Finally, connectivity options and sensor support were bolstered in KitKat. Hardware Sensor Batching is a new optimization that should dramatically reduce power consumption during ongoing sensor activities. This is ideal for low-power and long-running sensor use cases such as geo-fitness apps and more. Support for step detection and step counter (pedometer) sensors was also added, though this is hardware dependant.
Support for IR Blasters was also added to 4.4, bringing a new API and system service. These will allow app developers to better make use of IR Blasters on supported devices, without the need for device-specific coding.
Not to forget fully changed UI.
more will be added soon...
*www.android.com/kitkat/images/android_mobile.png
1. Better Google Now Integration
The stock launcher will now feature Google Now front and center. By that, I mean that it will be right on your home screen, just one leftward swipe away. And on the Nexus 5, you will be able to simply say “OK, Google Now” from anywhere on your home screen, and Google Now will start listening to you.
The “OK, Google Now” functionality is similar to what we saw on the Moto X and the most recent Droid devices. However, this is a bit less useful than the previous offering because the device must be powered on and be on the home screen for this to work.
Want new kitkat launcher on JB phone? here you go...
2. Improved phone app
I know how 20th century of me it is to want to use a smartphone as a phone, but darn it, sometime I do, and Android 4.4 makes it easier. Google is "making calling easier than ever, by helping you search across your contacts, nearby places, or even Google Apps accounts (like your company’s directory), directly from within the app".
Other apps from kitkat for any JB phone
3. Quickoffice integration
First, Google bought Quickoffice, an Android-based office suite. Then, Google made Quickoffice free. Now, Android 4.4 will come with Quickoffice pre-installed.
*play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quickoffice.android
4. Built-In Printing Support
Aftermarket printing solutions have been able to leverage Google Cloud Print for some time now. However, now printing is built right into the operating system, without the need for any additional apps.
5. Unlimited home screen panels
Google provides you with the ability to create as many home screen panels filled with app shortcuts, folders, and widgets
as you desire.
6. Immersive mode
Reading books is now a great experience in KitKat with the ability to hide everything (including statusbar and navigationbar) but the text. Application support is still limited, but we are early in the KitKat rollout.
7. Album art on lock screen :
Another feature that is a nice touch is the ability to see your album art while controlling your media right from the lock screen.
8. Improved Rendering performance
Thanks to changes to the rendering engine, applications that use RenderScript will benefit from the tuning in 4.4. Chief among these changes, Android’s SurfaceFlinger was updated from OpenGL ES 1.0 to OpenGL ES 2.0.
9. Faster Multitasking
Android 4.4 is slated to improve multitasking performance by optimizing memory management and improving touch screen responsiveness.
10. Improved Security
Android 4.4 now uses SELinux in enforcing mode in order to block potential policy violations within an SELinux domain.
11. New Sensor Modes and Improved Connectivity
Finally, connectivity options and sensor support were bolstered in KitKat. Hardware Sensor Batching is a new optimization that should dramatically reduce power consumption during ongoing sensor activities. This is ideal for low-power and long-running sensor use cases such as geo-fitness apps and more. Support for step detection and step counter (pedometer) sensors was also added, though this is hardware dependant.
Support for IR Blasters was also added to 4.4, bringing a new API and system service. These will allow app developers to better make use of IR Blasters on supported devices, without the need for device-specific coding.
Not to forget fully changed UI.
more will be added soon...
