Android 5 / API 21 Distribution

Android 5/Lollipop | API/SDK 21 | User Distribution: 0.1% | Release Notes

What's New

User Interface

    Material design support
    Concurrent documents and activities in the recents screen
    WebView updates
    Screen capturing and sharing

Notifications

    Lock screen notifications
    Notifications metadata

Graphics

    Support for OpenGL ES 3.1
    Android Extension Pack

Media

    Camera API for advanced camera capabilities
    Audio playback
    Media playback control
    Media browsing

Storage

    Directory selection

Wireless & Connectivity

    Multiple network connections
    Bluetooth Low Energy
    NFC enhancements

Battery - Project Volta

    Scheduling jobs
    Developer tools for battery usage

Android in the Workplace and in Education

    Managed provisioning
    Device owner
    Screen pinning

Printing Framework

    Render PDF as bitmap

System

    App usage statistics

Testing & Accessibility

    Testing and accessibility improvements

IME

    Easier switching between input languages

Manifest Declarations

    Declarable required features
    User permissions

Build Codes