Android L Is a Game Changer for Developers

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By Noah Sterling2014-07-03 17:55:06 UTC

In our latest Ask a Dev video, Android engineer Justin Holmes discusses the big changes with Google's Android L announcement at last week's Google I/O.

The newest version of Android, codenamed Android L for now, will bring developers 5,000 new APIs, a new application runtime, 64-bit support and Material Design.

See also: Google Overhauls Android With L Developer Preview

Material Design is an entirely new design language for phones, tablet, and the web. It cements Google’s focus on cross platform design, which allows for more consistent user experiences.

And for times when you need a little extra juice, the Android L release also introduces Project Volta, which improves battery life and adds a battery saving mode.

Check out the video above to learn more about the latest version of Android, and don't forget to check out our Ask a Dev YouTube channel and subscribe.

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