It is anticipated that Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie release date is set for this year, particularly this fall, alongside a new in-house hardware device from Google.

The launch of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean during the first half of 2013 brought more that Google will have enough time to release the next version of the Android operating system, which is the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. This made experts to believe that Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie release date may be slated for the end of this year.

However, there are still reports claiming that Google will still push through a host of small and medium updates rather than one huge push every year such as the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie that is rumored to arrive this year.

As reported by Cross Map, it is possible that the internet giant can release one more firmware update in the form of Android 4.4 Jelly Bean update, and then push back Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie release date to 2014.

Furthermore, based on Google's tradition, the timing of Android updates also depend on the launch of new hardware devices. For instance, Nexus 5 is rumored to arrive before 2013 ends, and if the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie is already for release, it could come to the market together with the upcoming Google smartphone. However, a medium update Android 4.4 firmware will most likely arrive if the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie is not yet ready for a public appearance.

There are rumors suggesting that Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie will have compatibility support to devices that run with as little as 512 MB. Furthermore, it could come with a number of features including Google Babel, which unify messaging options like Google Talk, Voice, Gmail, SMS and others into one service.

Expect more Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie rumors to pop up as fall 2013 approaches.