A Google employee poses with Nexus 7
A Google employee poses with Nexus 7 tablets at a promotional event in Seoul September 27, 2012. Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji

Google's Android 5.0 Lollipop established new design and interface rules for the OS and other programs. Despite the praises for the overhauled platform, complaints about the latest platform have started surfacing particularly for the Nexus 10 and the Nexus 7 2013 edition.

Large-screen tablets have received mixed reactions with smaller-screened ones gaining traction for better portability. Nonetheless, they have not been totally shunned from the market because they still cater to specific groups. The same is the case for the Nexus 10 and the Nexus 7. Both tablets offer unique functionalities targeting specific consumers. Despite Google's aim to establish new layout and design rules through the Android 5.0 Lollipop, it appears to be breaking the same things for the Nexus 10 according to Ars Technica. In the same way, Android Headlines points out several problems in the Nexus 7 2013 edition preventing the Lollipop roll out to go as smooth sailing as possible.

Nexus 10 Lollipop Dilemma

The Nexus 10 offers a "blown-up" edition of the UI as seen on a mobile phone. The components of the UI and the buttons are placed on the screen's center. This allows the 10-inch tablet to offer the same experience of the 7-inch tablet. The previous interface places the components by the edge of the screen where the user's thumbs can access them easily.

Lollipop backtracks. Before, people can swipe down to the screen's left side to view notifications. Quick Settings is accessible to the screen's right. Under Lollipop, the two menus were combined and positioned to the screen's right. According to Ars Technia, the Nexus 10 is best to use when placed flat on the tablet. Lollipop barely helps in this area. The problem now with the update is how the apps appear in landscape mode and on a large screen. These issues have yet to be addressed.

Nexus 7 Problem

Software updates never go on release without problems. Android 5.0 Lollipop issues have started popping out with Android Headlines citing a number on the Nexus 7 2013 edition. According to the report, some users expressed having trouble with the video playback of the device following update. Additionally, following installation, the users cannot find the video player and the system is unable to locate it. A quick fix would be to reboot the device. People can also try switching to "use NuPlayer" under the developer options menu.