Google to release Android 5.1 update early 2015: Report

Google is likely to release its first update to Android 5.0 Lollipop by next year.

According to a CNET report, Android 5.1 is due in the early months of 2015, through which the search giant plans on making improvements for notifications, connections and overall stability of the OS.

The Android 5.1 update is also likely to carry bug fixes and minor tweaks.

According to the report, the most notable update in Android 5.1 will be the return of silent mode that is missing in the latest operating system. Users can either put their phones on vibration mode or lower the volume to an extent, but cannot put it on silent right now.