After issuing an update three times under the name Jelly Bean , Google finally decided to carry the name KitKat brought major changes when compared with the three previous updates . Some improvements are carried by KitKat include improvements in the level of memory usage , display the new dialer and a new interface that offers a lighter displacement than the previous version . Here is the latest Android platform changes :
1 . Transparent Bar
Google now has removed the black color that is around three virtual buttons Android touch . Third KitKat touch virtual buttons now appear transparent to the display color to match the color of the wallpaper that you wear .
2 . Google Now
Google Now application that was first there in Jelly Bean has now migrated into one part of the homescreen panels .
3 . Icon menu
To get a fresh and memorable look brighter , Google has changed the background of the app drawer from its original KitKat black becomes transparent . While the size KitKat menu icons now also become larger . This measure makes changes to the number of icons was reduced from its original KitKat 5x5 into a 4x5 .
4 . Widget
While in order to display the menu page looks much simpler , Google Apps and Widgets tab to get rid of the menu page . To get into the widget , users simply touch and hold your finger for a moment on an empty part of the homescreen . This mechanism actually been applied previously by Google on Android Froyo and Gingerbread .
5 . Rotating Screen
For ordinary users put the phone on the dashboard of the car while driving , Kitkat will certainly make you disappointed . When the Jelly Bean can rotate the screen automatically from portrait to landscape , then the Nexus 5 that carries KitKat screen will not change to landscape even though the phone is placed in landscape position .
6 . System and the Status Bar
Two years after the launch of Ice Cream Sandwich , Google finally decided to implement an immersive mode that allows users to see the phone in full screen mode . Unlike the previous full screen mode that hides the status bar and bring it back when your finger touches the screen , the status bar at the KitKat can only be raised again by swiping your finger from top to bottom . Google Play Books is the first application that utilizes this function to hide all elements of the user interface in order to deliver the experience of reading a book cover to cover in full without any restrictions .
7 . Phone App
The menu calls KitKat get updates to the default display alphabet keypad . Unlike the previous versions of Android , Google seems to want to encourage users to make calls by typing the contact's name rather than entering the phone number . With the implementation of this alphabet keypad users will be encouraged to save all the numbers into Google contact list first before making a call . However, when users want , they can still make a call using the number by selecting the dial pad icon in the middle .
8 . Caller ID By Google
In addition to the update side of the display , the menu calls on KitKat is also equipped with Caller ID by Google that gives the user the possibility to discover the identity of telephone numbers even though the number is not stored in the contact list . When users register their phone numbers on one of the Google services like Google+ , Gmail , Hangout and so on , then the identity of the user by default will be recorded by Google and can be easily found by other users who use this service . But if you do not want your phone number is known by others , you can easily disable it by following these steps :
- Go to the menu by selecting the icon telephone calls .
- Choose three vertical dots mark right corner and tap settings menu .
- The next step enter the Caller ID by Google and tap the Google Account Settings .
- Chrome browser will open automatically and you will be brought into the settings page . Scroll down to the bottom of the menu screen Phone then uncheck the box next to the words " Help people wo have your phone number find and connect with you on Google services , like Hangouts and caller ID by Google " .
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