Google I/O is an annual
developer-focused conference held by Google. In 2013, the
Google I/O is set for May 15-17 at Moscone Center West in San
Francisco. Google is expected to launch the successor to Android 4.2 Jelly
Bean, which will be a new version of Android code-named Key Lime Pie
or Android 5.0. We have listed five key features that are expected from
the next version of Android.
Android 5.0 – Key Lime Pie
Even though
Jelly Bean hasn’t been out for long, we are already looking forward to the next
OS from Google. We have listed five features that might make it into the final
build of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie.
1. Profile Management
This feature
will allow changing data and sound settings under different profiles.
This feature is already offered on Android Tablets running Jelly Bean and
we strongly believe that Android smartphones will also receive this feature
with Key Lime Pie. Looking at the competition, only BlackBerry 10 provides
profile management on smartphones, so it would be advantageous for Android to
include this feature for business and family users.
2. Social Integration Hub
Apart from
actual phone calls and emails, many users are now spending long periods of time
on social networks. There is strong possibility of a built-in social networking
application that might be included in Key Lime Pie. Android has never provided
such application in the past but with the growing amount of social networks, it
might be one of the features that sets Android apart from the competition.
Windows Phone and BlackBerry 10 already provide integrated social networking
experience so Android will have to play catch-up and provide this option in the
next version of Android.
3. Video Calling App
All android
smartphones and tablets have a front facing camera but there is no native video
conferencing application available. Video chatting is one of the few areas
where Android has lagged behind from the competition since Apple has FaceTime,
BlackBerry 10 has video chat built into BBM, and Windwos Phone also has Skype
integrated into the OS.
Google already
has used video calling technology in Google+ Hangouts, so it is only logical
that they would bring the hangouts-like native application to Android devices.
So far google has relied on its users to install the Google+ application.
However, Google will have to provide the video calling abilities of the Google+
App as an standalone native application to allow for a widespread adoption.
This will not only make it easier for Android users to video chat with
their friends andfamilies but it will also provide a seemless experince with
google account.
4. Personalize Settings
Android has
always been about customization and open-source development from day one. So we
won’t be surprised if Google offered an option to rearrange the settings
options by preference for making Android even more customizable.
Furthermore, we would like to see a Stock Theme Mode that allows users to
override the third party interface provided by the phone manufacturers.
This will allow everyday users to experience stock “vanilla” version of
Android, which would be a great step for the future of Android.
5. Text Message Syncing
Google already
provides Email, Contacts, and Calendar sync with your GMail account. However,
text messages are not restored after changing sim cards or devices. There is a
strong possibility that Google will add the ability to sync text messages to
the cloud with Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie.
In our opinion,
the five features listed above are completely realistic and plausible. Do you
have any other essential features for Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie? Don’t
forget to give us your predictions for in the comments below.
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