Android 5.0 “Key Lime Pie” UI Concepts Hitting the Web

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As we approach the rumored date for Android 4.3′s launch on June 20 (at least, that’s what our sources say), many have already come to the realization that we should not expect Google to introduce a new interface for the OS. It will still be called Jelly Bean and nothing too crazy will happen. What most in the business have their money on is that we can expect to see Google change up Android’s look in the iteration after next, being Android 5.0 “Key Lime Pie.” That’s when we will see some new colors, icons, wallpapers, etc. take place.

Graphic designers appear to be already creating their very own concepts for what they would like to see in Android 5.0, playing more with lockscreen widgets and revising the Android homescreen look. Artist Jinesh Shah took to his Google+ page recently to post up a few pictures of his own ideas, some of which we have become big fans of. While it comes off as minimal and clean, there is enough information on any given homescreen and the lockscreen to give off the sense that this concept would be highly functional and practical for users.

The lockscreen widget shows a comprehensive look at this user’s upcoming meeting, even showing a map preview of its location. Below that, we can see upcoming flight details, all of which would be able to be customized under new settings that would come with KLP. As for the homescreen changes, what sets this concept apart from others is the idea of “hidden” widgets. With swipes and other gestures, you could reveal other widgets that don’t necessarily have to be on your homescreen when not being used. It’s a fantastic concept, one that we probably wouldn’t mind seeing implemented.
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http://www.droid-life.com/2013/06/1...epts-hitting-the-web-give-us-very-high-hopes/

Looking damn sexy, I wonder what Google will provide?
 
I've read somewhere that it will apparently be made to run just as well on 512Mb of RAM which means that even devices running Ginger Bread will be able to run this version.

Many have spoken about the fragmentation of Android and I think this might be the start [from Google's end] of a concerted effort to get all older devices upgraded to the latest version.

I currently use a Desire HD which runs the latest Jelly Bean but that is because of a custom ROM I flashed. HTC has stopped releasing updates for it almost two years ago even though its more than capable of handling the latest and best Android versions.

Lets hope.....
 
MKFrost said:
I've read somewhere that it will apparently be made to run just as well on 512Mb of RAM which means that even devices running Ginger Bread will be able to run this version.

Many have spoken about the fragmentation of Android and I think this might be the start [from Google's end] of a concerted effort to get all older devices upgraded to the latest version.

I currently use a Desire HD which runs the latest Jelly Bean but that is because of a custom ROM I flashed. HTC has stopped releasing updates for it almost two years ago even though its more than capable of handling the latest and best Android versions.

Lets hope.....
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I also heard the "512MB optimization" thing and is also still on my 2.5 year old DHD. Hopefull thinking here too.
 
MKFrost said:
I've read somewhere that it will apparently be made to run just as well on 512Mb of RAM which means that even devices running Ginger Bread will be able to run this version.

Many have spoken about the fragmentation of Android and I think this might be the start [from Google's end] of a concerted effort to get all older devices upgraded to the latest version.

I currently use a Desire HD which runs the latest Jelly Bean but that is because of a custom ROM I flashed. HTC has stopped releasing updates for it almost two years ago even though its more than capable of handling the latest and best Android versions.

Lets hope.....
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No one has "spoken about fragmentation" apart from iTards and maybe Mcbat****craziegoalz, in an attempt to pretend that their preferred software is somehow better. Do you see anyone complaining about a 386 being able to run Windows 3.1 but not Windows 8? LOL FRAGMENTASHUNZ!!!
No. They upgraded their ancient hardware and everything is fine. I'm all for reducing hardware requirements in newer versions and making it capable of running on older hardware. It's a nice bonus but expecting the latest software to work on all devices dating back to the turn of the century as a matter of course and then when it doesn't, pretending that other, competing software doesn't work in the same way is disingenuous to say the least.
 
Can you mark this is as being unofficial? This is not a leak of Google's concept art, this is an artists's interpretation.
 
Ancalagon said:
Can you mark this is as being unofficial? This is not a leak of Google's concept art, this is an artists's interpretation.
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That's why it says 'concepts' although I admit I thought it was legit when I first saw it. I just used the articles title though, didn't want to change it.
 
MKFrost said:
I've read somewhere that it will apparently be made to run just as well on 512Mb of RAM which means that even devices running Ginger Bread will be able to run this version.

Many have spoken about the fragmentation of Android and I think this might be the start [from Google's end] of a concerted effort to get all older devices upgraded to the latest version.

I currently use a Desire HD which runs the latest Jelly Bean but that is because of a custom ROM I flashed. HTC has stopped releasing updates for it almost two years ago even though its more than capable of handling the latest and best Android versions.

Lets hope.....
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lol even if that was true HTC nor any other manufacturer is going to start offering updates on 2 year old phones. And fragmentation is the product of progress, if there was no fragmentation I'd be worried, it would mean that progress has stagnated.
 
Nduimiso said:
lol even if that was true HTC nor any other manufacturer is going to start offering updates on 2 year old phones. And fragmentation is the product of progress, if there was no fragmentation I'd be worried, it would mean that progress has stagnated.
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Even iOS is starting to suffer from more obvious fragmentation. This affects developers rather than end users.
 
phaktza said:
Even iOS is starting to suffer from more obvious fragmentation. This affects developers rather than end users.
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It affects end users too in that certain applications require a mininum os version to operate.
 
I'm starting to find the use of flat white elements a bit offputting. It feels underdesigned. Like the idea of hidden widgets though.
 
Rocket-Boy said:
It affects end users too in that certain applications require a mininum os version to operate.
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Ah, but that's not necessarily Android fragmentation, but could be differences in hardware. The same applies to any phone ever made.

It's a story as old as time itself, you just can't run Borderlands 2 on your Pentium II, running Windows '98. This becomes both a hardware and OS issue. As such I don't know why the word "fragmentation" suddenly makes everyone go crazy, as it's always been a problem?
 
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