along with Nexus 5 smartphone , Google also unveiled the latest Android 4.4 operating system , which is also known as Kitkat .
For the latest version , the operating system " chocolate -coated wafer " whose name is taken from the Nestle food products packed with new features . What is it ? Here is the list , as summarized from Pocket - Lint .
This new best OS, Google android kitkat in immersive mode
Android 4.4 has an immersive mode which will hide all sorts of display elements on the screen , unless the content is being viewed by the user wants . This can make the activity of reading books, playing games , or watching movies so much more comfortable .
Access direct contact from the phone application
According to Google , Kitkat Android users can browse a list of contacts , search for a specific place at a location nearby , and access Google Apps accounts directly from the phone application .
Kitkat Android also automatically compile a list of contacts based on the most frequently contacted by users .
Nexus Launcher 5
Kitkat Android brings a new way of interacting style as found on the Nexus 5 . Now Google can now be accessed in a single sweep of a finger of the main display .
Voice commands can be directly used to carry voice search , or send text messages without having to touch the screen first . Simply by saying " Ok , I " while in Google Now or Home Screen . To Google Now , a new type of cards will be added .
new design
In this new mobile operating system , Google implemented a simpler design concept and " clean " .
Examples include transparent notification bar to be hidden when the user runs the application full - screen . Even so , overall , Kitkat is similar to its predecessor , Jelly Bean .
View album art on lockscreen
When the user is playing music or movies projecting into Chromecast , the lock screen will also display the album / movie art . Music and movies can directly navigate from here by pressing play or pause .
Multitasking is smoother , more efficient batteries
Google promises a more seamless multitasking on Android Kitkat . This is realized through the optimization of memory and touchscreen so that the device becomes more responsive .
To save battery , battery saving options available on the menu settings on the location . Users can choose between mapping mode is more accurate or more efficient battery .
Emoji and wireless printing
Google now keyboard also provides a number of emoji that can be used in text messages .
Not to forget , the ability to print documents to any printer connected to Google Cloud Print . There is also an option to print via HP ePrinter or other printer through applications available on Google Play .
Deeper integration with Google Drive
According to information from Google , applications like QuickOffice is now able to open and save documents directly to the cloud service Google Drive or other storage device or to a user . Document last - dokuman done will appear in the list of recently used making it more accessible .
5 In addition to the Nexus , Google said that the Android 4.4 update will also be distributed to Kitkat Android devices from other manufacturers . Of course , this is entirely dependent on the willingness of producers concerned to provide updates .
For now , the new Kitkat can be found on the Nexus 5 which went on sale on November 1 . Google provides a specific website contains a list of new capabilities possessed Kitkat .
