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Not unlike Nexus devices on Lollipop, Galaxy S6 users have been complaining of ram issues for some time now. Apps don’t seem to stay in memory very long, and there are launcher redraws abound. Ideally 5.1 brings some much needed help as it did with Nexus devices.

Unstable Material & Inconsistency in Design

In this editorial we explore some of the inconsistencies in Material Design and how they impact our Android experiences. Is Lollipop consistent enough?

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One thing that was a source of criticism towards Android for years was the appearance of its UI. While each iteration brought newer and more modern elements to the interface, the biggest changes were arguably made in the past few versions. Design languages like HOLO and Material Design have distinct looks that set them apart from the competition. Whilst many manufacturers want their interface to resemble popular models (like several Chinese OEMs and their themes “inspired” by Apple), Google and its snazzy-dressed designer Matias Duarte made a daring jump with Material Design.

Xposed Modules to Install Right Now on Lollipop

Learn what modules might work on your Lollipop, and why they are worth checking out! Xposed is back, and you don't want to miss on these a second longer.

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Unless you've been bootlooping during all of yesterday, you probably heard about Xposed gaining Lollipop support at long last. This was no easy task for super-star XDA Senior Recognized Developer rovo89, and ever since the release of the newest Android version we've had little information regarding development, which prompted many to believe it might never make it to our newest Android, or that we wouldn't see anything like it soon. But rovo89 proved good things don't have to end, and he surprised us all with a teaser last week that has now materialised into a new breakthrough in Android development history.