In theory, new is always better.
Every new operating system brings a series of improvements, and new features. But sometimes, all those new features might do more harm than good, and with every new feature, there are bugs and issues that accompany it. Many are eager to upgrade to the new Android 5.0 Lollipop, but for some, the Android 4.4 KitKat version is still the better option. Here are five reasons why.
Battery Life
In theory, Lollipop should bring better battery life, thanks to the new Project Volta optimization. However, what works in theory, rarely works in the real world. Such is the case here. While many phones have seen better battery days with Android Lollipop, there are some devices that are better off without it. Some examples include the very popular LG G3 and the Nexus 5. Tests have shown that both devices provide more battery life running on Android KitKat.
Privacy Lock Screen
One of the biggest innovations that Android 5.0 Lollipop brings to the table is the new lock screen. Or better said, the more “cluttered” lock screen. With Android Lollipop, users can check their notifications on their lock screen. While this is a handy feature, it also means that anyone that picks up your phone can see your notifications. There are ways to limit and hide sensitive content, but in general, your notifications are out on the “open market”. If you like more clean, with less clutter lock screen, the KitKat is the way to go.
Silent Mode
Truth be told, Silent Mode makes a return in Android 5.1 Lollipop, but for the time being, devices stuck with Android 5.0 Lollipop suffer from the lack of Silent Mode. There is a way to activate Silent Mode, but that requires going to settings. In KitKat, there are shortcuts that can activate Silent Mode. One of them is pressing and holding the Power Button, and the other is pressing the volume button down.
Lock Screen Widgets
It might sound contradictory, but while the KitKat provides cleaner lock screen, the old operating system also provides more versatility when it comes to widgets. If you are a fan of widgets on the lock screen, you will hate the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. There are no widgets on the lock screen in Lollipop. This change is probably due to the new way notifications work on the lock screen.
Applications Compatibility
All the big fish have apps that are compatible with Android 5.0 Lollipop. However, the less popular, but practical and handy applications, that are developed by smaller studios, have yet to be upgraded to be compatible with Lollipop. Some apps work better on KitKat for the time being, and we will have to wait a bit for that to change.
- PAU
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