Android 4.4 KitKat: so what's new show us Google?

As you probably know, Google introduced its new flagship and at the same time the next version of the operating system. Fresh cookies from Google were quite appetizing in appearance and have an interesting new taste. We have carefully reviewed all the information available today on Android 4.4 KitKat, weed out all this about tyagmotinu "Revolutionary interface" and "dramatic performance" and present to you 10 things you need to know about the most recent Android.

1. System requirements

Unlike previous versions of Android, which require more and more memory to KitKat much has been done to optimize, which makes the system affordable even for not too strong devices. Thus, the system can function properly only 512 MB of RAM. Additionally, Google promises to provide OEM manufacturers and developers all the necessary tools and information to adapt the system to their devices. This means that a very large number of users will soon have the ability to run Android 4.4 on their gadgets.

2. More Google Now

Smart search engine Google Now gets even deeper into all parts of the operating system. Now there will be more tips and information more precisely because the search system integrates all available data about you, including the location, tastes, habits, favorite sites. And yes, now you can run Google Now by simply saying the phone «OK Google». This means that soon your smartphone will always listen to what is happening around. Hello "Big Brother"?

3. The new Hangouts

The new version of Hangouts now supports SMS and MMS, so that all of your messages will be contained in the same application. Additionally, you will also receive support HD video calling on all devices. Video and voice calls have also been improved to make Hangouts convenient solution "all-in-one" for all your communications. Added support for animated GIF-files and the ability to exchange labels on Google Maps.

4. Improved dialer

Standard program for telephone communication also acquired a couple of nice new features. Dialers the search box now lets you search not only your contacts, but also by telephone companies, located in close proximity to you. The data is taken from the service Google Maps and Google+. The same function is used to automatically search for the background information if you are calling an unknown caller.

5. Full screen mode

Let's face it: the status bar and navigation buttons sometimes interfere, especially when you play a game, read ebooks or watch the video. Android 4.4 corrects this deficiency and has the possibility of applying the new regime, which hides all of the elements except for the currently running application. Once you're done, just swipe your finger along the edge of the screen to return to the place of your status bar and navigation buttons.

6. Integration with cloud storage systems

In Android 4.4 comes to the native support for cloud storage systems, such as Google Drive. This means that you can save and open files directly from the cloud, without having to save it beforehand in your device's storage. Some applications, such as QuickOffice, can already take advantage of this opportunity and are able to work with documents directly from Google Drive.

7. New features sports apps

The new operating system has been added native support for two new sensors: Step counter and Step detector. This support will allow developers to fitness applications direct access to the data of the pedometer without writing complex code and third-party algorithms. This, coupled with the emergence of new hardware sensors, which can run continuously in the background, means that Android 4.4 would be ideal for training and fitness.

8. Remote Control

We have already seen a few smartphones to control household appliances via IR channel. Now this initiative is supported by Google, and adequate opportunity will be provided at the operating system level. So, if your device is a sensor, it is likely to Android 4.4 KitKat it can work without any additional software.

9. record screencasts

The ability to capture screenshots appeared since the fourth version of Android, and now we add to this and record video. Built screencasts recording utility enables you to record everything that happens on the screen, which can be useful for observers, journalists, software developers and ordinary users.

10. New lock screen

Lokskrin Android 4.4 KitKat allows not just use widgets of different applications. When you're listening to music or watching a video through the Chromecast, your gadget lock screen will show a full-screen album art or film. Here you will find convenient playback control buttons.

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As you can see, tangible innovations in Android 4.4 KitKat is more than enough. And that's not all, left-overs are less visible to the eye changes as energy system positioning, fast switching home screens, a redesigned boot files, new features keyboard and so on. It is encouraging that Google is not limited to simply changing the wallpaper and repaint the icons, and rolled out a really worthy update.

And about how to try some of the new products announced Android 4.4 KitKat right now, you will find out very soon in one of our next articles.