Android L is currently one of the hottest subjects on the Internet today - understandable because of the huge changes this update will bring. The platform's newest version offers a new design, richer developer tools, improved battery life and performance and other more treats. The new operating system welcomes features such as Cortana and Action Center while it offers more customization options and improves web browsing experience.

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But how would Windows Phone 8.1 and Android L compare?

Google Android L features a new app runtime, efficiency tolls and user interface. The new Material Theme is used to design native apps and support tablets and smartphones with new animations and shadows. Android L also supports new widgets which carry complex views for the first time. Android L has more animations including reveal effect, touch feedback, curved motion, activity transition, state list drawables and view state change.

Developers can create customized animations as well. Android L brings OpenGL ES 3.1 for graphics, improving graphical textures, shaders and rendering. The new camera API for advanced camera functions is also added.

Meanwhile, the Windows Phone 8.1 brings major changes on functionality and user interface just like Android L. Microsoft said it improves camera function, usability and management tools. There are more customizations and personalization on the Start Screen, Live Tiles, themes and wallpaper. There is also integration on different screen sizes and Microsoft services such as Skype, OneDrive and Office. It improves battery life through the Battery Saver app and manages storage better through the Storage Sense app.

Android L and Windows Phone 8.1 are made to have the same functions and choosing a favorite depends on the user's preference. However, people who like to customize their phones and like to control it would like the Android L better while the Windows Phone is more for people who like things simple, easy to organize and clean.

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