Google could release their latest Android OS build in October.
Android L was announced on June 25 during the keynote presentation at Google I/O developers’ conference, and two developer previews have been made available for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 devices.
It is unclear what the “L” in Android L will stand for, but two popular guesses floating on the web are Android Lollipop or Android 5.0 Lemon Meringue Pie.
Google still hasn’t revealed a release date for the public version yet, but it is possible to estimate the Android L launch base on rumors about upcoming Nexus devices.
This is because Google’s latest Nexus devices will definitely run their new Android OS, and Google will release the Android OS around the time the Nexus devices become available.
Google will definitely be releasing a 9-inch Nexus tablet this year, according to the Wall Street Journal, and is is rumored to be announced on either October 8 or October 16.
Assuming a mid-October unveiling, Google should be ready to ship the product around the end of the month or in early November, and it is very likely that Android L will roll out during that period, barring any unforeseen problems that will cause delays.
The early November date seems the more probable of the two if Android Authority claim (citing unnamed sources) that the Android L will be not “officially be available until November 1” is accurate.
Thus far, Motorola, HTC, Sony, and LG have said that they will make the Android L update available for their more recent phones and devices. Samsung, the largest Android phone manufacturer, has yet to officially declare that it will roll out Android L.
Android L, which feature a new interface called Material Design, improved battery life via Project Volta, and an updated notifications panel, is expected to be a major update over Android KitKat.
