When Google announced Android 5.0 Lollipop back in November, it was Motorola who was among the chosen few to get the latest update for most of its devices, particularly the flagships.
Just earlier that year, Motorola was a part of Google before the latter sold the former to Chinese manufacturer Lenovo. Still, the two companies have been working closely with each other in order to launch the brand new Motorola Nexus 6 smartphone.
No wonder, Motorola has been given special treatment in getting the latest Android update.
However, because most of Motorola's devices were able to get Lollipop way before other phones did, these devices were also the first ones to be affected by bugs and other issues in the initial Android 5.0 Lollipop update.
Fortunately, it looks like the 5.1 Lollipop update is ready to roll out to Motorola devices even if Google itself announced that it would be available by the end of February.
In the report by Master Herald, a Moto G has been spotted running the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop update. In the report, the 5.1 Lollipop build number LXY22E was dated February 2, which means the new version may have been released for Motorola way before other manufacturers get them.
In the report, some of the devices that may get Android 5.1 Lollipop initially include the new Moto G, Moto X, and even the entry-level Moto E. Obviously, the Motorola Nexus 6 will be among the very first devices to be updated to the latest version.
According to the Master Herald report, the new Android 5.1 update will bring back the silent mode of smartphones, which was ruled out in the original Lollipop version. Other changes that will be made include an optimized memory, better battery management, and improved Wi-Fi connectivity.
As for other manufacturers, they may have to wait for the initial Android 5.0 Lollipop update first. Some of the phones that have yet to get their updates include the recent flagships of HTC, Samsung and LG. For owners of the Galaxy Note 4, LG G3 and the One M8, the update may arrive later this month.
Android is becoming simpler when it comes to user interface. KitKat first made the big leap towards simplicity, and Lollipop is continuing what it started. However, one of the major problems in Android development - the release of updates for supported devices - continues to take so much time.
