Google has unwrapped
the latest version of android operating system for smartphones and tablets
called Android 4.4 KitKat a couple of days back. Google has always opted the
names of famous confectionary as the naming convention of their Android series.
It was started by giving the name “Cupcake” for Android 1.5, “Donut” for
Android 1.6, “Éclair” for Android 2.0, “Froyo” (frozen yoghurt) for Android
2.2, “Gingerbread” for Android 2.3, “Honeycomb” for Android 3.0, “Ice Cream
Sandwich” for Android 4.0 version, "JellyBean" for Android 4.1 and now it is the turn of Nestle’s popular
candy bar “KitKat” for the latest version of Android 4.4. With the KitKat version Google has
improved its performance from its previous variants, added new features and
functions and associated new software and apps to go in line with the
expectations of the new generation of users who are the well targeted customers
Google Now: It is
Google’s intelligent virtual assistant and helps users for smart search. Google
has fixed an integrated voice search in Android KitKat which can understand the
voice commands and gives instant responses. One can also activate the phone
without touching it by just sying “OK Google”. It supports voice search, send a
text, get driving directions or play songs with this voice command feature.
Full Screen Album Art:
The Album Art fearure will display in a full screen format on the lock screen
while playing a song or streaming the Chromecast.
Immersive Mode: Users
can experience a full screen effect while reading a ebook or browsing the
internet or watching a movie or playing a game. The notification bar at top and
the menu bar at the bottom will disappear when the app is put into a full
screen mode. Swiping on the edges will brings back the status bar and menu bar
on the screen.
