Feature
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4.2 update over 4.1
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4.3 update over 4.2
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Lockscreen
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o To unlock, drag lock icon to outer ring.
o No app shortcuts on outer lock ring o Google Now can be launched by swiping from the center to the top of the lockscreen. o Uses multiple lockscreens and allows lockscreen widgets; lockscreens can be rearranged o Notifications Center is accessible by swiping top screen edge downwards; swipe down with two fingers to open Quick Settings menu. o Camera accessible by swiping right screen edge towards left (for phones only) |
No Change
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Homescreen
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o Same homescreen elements as in Android 4.1, except for a new clock widget
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No Change
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Notifications & the Status Bar
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o Same features as Android 4.1.
o Quick Settings accessible by swiping down from right side of Status Bar (tablets only) or swiping down with two fingers from Status Bar (phones only) |
No Change
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Phone & Messaging
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o Call Logs tab can be filtered to show all calls, only missed calls, only outgoing calls, or only incoming calls.
o Incoming call screen also shows Google Now shortcut. o Messaging widget for lockscreens; shows list of messages received on lockscreen |
o Dial autocomplete predicts the contact you want to reach.
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Camera & Photos
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o Brand new, less-cluttered camera layout
o Silly Faces and Background effects no longer present in camera app o 5 Scene Modes and 5 White Balance options o Same swiping gesture of Android 4.1 o Tap on the viewfinder to view camera settings o Time Lapse recording o Panorama shot o Photo Sphere o HDR Mode for compatible devices o Capture max 1080p video using back camera and 720p videos using front camera o Swiping image up or down in the gallery’s filmstrip view deletes image. |
o Faster access to camera settings
o Refined camera UI o Use volume button to take photos o Improvements to Photo Sphere |
