Moto X, G, E will get Android 5.0 update

The Moto X (both 1st and 2nd generation), Moto G (1st generation, 2nd generation and LTE version), Moto E, Droid Ultra Droid Maxx and Droid Mini will get the OS update, as per the company. 

Motorola manufactured Nexus 6 is the latest device to join the Google Nexus family. It is the only smartphone to come preloaded with the new Android Lollipop 5.0 OS.

Just a few hours after the launch of the phone, Motorola announced the names of other devices that will soon get the Android 5.0 update.

Motorola confirmed the same through a post on its official blog. The Moto X (both 1st and 2nd generation), Moto G (1st generation, 2nd generation and LTE version), Moto E, Droid Ultra Droid Maxx and Droid Mini will get the OS update, as per the company.

Although the date of the update has not been confirmed, Motorola said it would be rolled out soon depending on "partners' support."

The name of Android Lollipop 5.0 was revealed after much anticipation and speculation. The new Android OS is supposed to be the "most ambitious release of Android". Google describes it as "A bold, colourful, and responsive UI design for consistent, intuitive experiences across all devices."

Android Lollipop 5.0 comes with a lot of new features. This update enables users to respond to messages from the lock screen. Another new feature is a new messaging app which is a simplified version of Hangouts and not a 'replacement'. An official statement from a Google spokesperson stated that "Messenger and Hangouts offer users choice, each have their own benefits. Hangouts work great for cross platform (web, iOS, Android) and cross medium communications (video, voice, messaging, SMS). Messenger will be specially designed to be a quick and easy way to send and receive SMS and MMS messages on Android"