Google has launched a developer preview for the Android L update

Fresh from launching at Google I/O a few days ago, a developer preview of Android ‘L’ is now available for users to test on either the Nexus 5 or 2013 Nexus 7. Alongside the developer preview, a preview SDK for Android L has been released as well as the final Android Wear SDK. If you’re planning on installing the Android L developer preview, you’ll need to head to the Android developer website where there are instructions on how to flash the software image to your device. Be prepared for a bit of command line though, as it’s not quite as easy as installing an over-the-air update. One of the key features of Android L for upcoming smartphones and tablets is support for 64-bit computing, with the developer preview allowing you to test an “experimental” 64-bit system image on the Android emulator. Android L will support the latest 64-bit chips from Intel, ARM and MIPS. Intel expects that tablets running Android L and utilizing their already 64-bit compatible Bay Trail parts will be available towards the end of the year, while Cherry Trail, Moorefield and Merrifield SoCs will also be compatible.