Saturday, 5 July 2014

Android API Level 20 L Preview

Android L Developer Preview

 The L Developer Preview

            The L Developer Preview includes updated SDK tools, system images for testing on an emulator, and system images for testing.

You can download link - http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/adding-packages.html
  • L Developer Preview SDK Tools
  • L Developer Preview Emulator System Image - 32-bit (64-bit experimental emulator image coming soon)
  • L Developer Preview Emulator System Image for Android TV (32-bit)

Android Studio Beta

            To help you develop your apps for the upcoming Android version and for new Android device types, we’re also happy to announce Android Studio Beta. Android Studio Beta helps you develop apps by enabling you to:
        > Incorporate the new material design and interaction elements of the L Developer Preview SDK
        > Quickly create and build apps with a new app wizard and layout editor support for Android Wear and Android TV

Building on top of the build variants and flavors features we introduced last year, the Android Studio build system now supports creating multiple apks, such as for devices like Android Wear. You can try out all the new features with the L Developer Preview by downloading the Android Studio Beta today.
How to get started
To get started with the L Developer Preview and prepare your apps for the full release, just follow these steps:
  • Try out Android Studio Beta
  • Visit the L Developer Preview site
  • Explore the new APIs
  • Enable the material theme and try out material design on your apps
  • Get the emulator system images through the SDK Manager or download the Nexus device system images.
  • Test your app on the new Android Runtime (ART) with your device or emulator
  • Give us feedback
  • As you use the new developer features and APIs in the L Developer Preview.
You try the L Developer Preview as you start building the next generation of Android user experiences.