At Google’s annual developer conference I/O 2015, the next-generation mobile operating system of Android has been officially unveiled and announced, i.e. «Android Marshmallow« for Smartphone and Tablet devices powered by Android. Google’s Android Marshmallow i.e. Android 6.0 is the sixth major Android Version released after Android Lollipop i.e. Android 5.0. So, in this post will provide the in-depth Review of Android Marshmallow Features, Functionality, Compatibility and Availability details for those who don’t know much about latest Android 6.0 mobile operating system.
According to Google I/O 2015 developer conference keynote; «With the (Android M) Marshmallow release, we are focusing to improve the core user experience of Android OS, from fixing thousands of bugs, to making some big changes to the fundamentals of the platform». Which means Google is all-set to take-on its rivals i.e. Apple and Microsoft to give them tough competition and to beat iOS Firmware for iPhone, iPad and iPod and Windows Mobile devices with Android Marshmallow. Soon Android Marshmallow Final Version will be released by Google to general public.
List of Android Marshmallow Features and Functionalities
We have compiled all possible new functions, changes and features of Android Marshmallow, which Google have brought for Android Smartphone and Tablet devices. You can read Full Official Android Marshmallow Changes, Features and Functionalities changelog below.
Core Android Marshmallow Features:
- Android Design Support Library
- Android Pay
- Android Studio V1.3 Preview
- App Links
- App Standby
- Auto Backup For Apps
- Contextual Assist Framework
- Direct Share
- Doze
- Easy Word Selection And Floating Clipboard Toolbar
- Fingerprint Sensor Support
- Flex Storage
- Google «Now On Tap»
- Google Photos App
- Google Play Services
- Improved Battery Life
- Power & Charging
- Project Brillo
- Secure Token Storage Apis
- Setup Wizard: Imap Sign-In
- Simplified Volume Controls
- Streamlined App Permissions
- Weave Communications Protocol Developed In Partnership With Nest
- Web Experience
Other Important Android Marshmallow Features:
- 5ghz Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Alphabetic App List With Search
- Android Pay
- App Link Verification
- Battery Historian V2
- Bluetooth Connectivity For Device Provisioning
- Bluetooth SAP
- BT 4.2
- Chrome Custom Tabs
- Corporate Owned Single Use Device Support
- Data Binding Support Library Beta
- Data Usage API For Work Profiles
- Delegated Certificate Installation
- Do Not Disturb Automatic Rules
- Do Not Disturb Quick Settings And Repeat Caller Prioritization
- Duplex Printing
- Enterprise Factory Reset Protection
- Google Now Launcher App Suggestions
- Hotspot 2.0
- Improved Bluetooth Low-Energy Scanning
- Improved Diagnostics In Systrace
- Improved Text Hyphenation & Justification
- Improved Text Layout Performance
- Improved Trusted Face Reliability
- IT Admin Acceptance Of Otas
- Material Design Support Library
- MIDI Support
- New Runtime Permissions
- Power Improvements In Wi-Fi Scanning
- Seamless Certificate Installation For Enterprise
- Seven Additional Languages
- Stylus Support
- Text Selection Actions
- UI Toolkit
- UI Toolkit Performance Improvements
- Undo/Redo Keyboard Shortcuts
- Unified App Settings View
- Unified Google Settings And Device Settings
- USB Type C Charging
- Voice Interaction Service
- VPN Apps In Settings
- Work Contacts In Personal Contexts
- Work Status Notifications
List of Compatible Android Marshmallow Phones and Tablets
It’s still unknown which Android smartphone and tablet device manufacturers (other than Nexus) will provide Android Marshmallow Firmware Update to their flagships. According to Google, «Nexus» family will be the first one to experienced the all new Android Marshmallow firmware. Initially and currently, following Android devices are compatible and supported with Android 6.0 M Firmware.
- Google LG Nexus 5
- Google Motorola Nexus 6
- Google HTC Neuxs 9
- Google Nexus Player
Android Marshmallow Developer Preview Update is available for all above mentioned Android powered devices and soon above list will be updated as and when other Android device makers announced the availability of Android Marshmallow Software Updates i.e. Samsung, Sony, Huawei, Lenovo, Xiaomi, Acer, Asus, Oppo, ZTE etc.
Android Marshmallow Release Date and Availability
Currently, Android Marshmallow is available as developer preview beta version for download and installation on selected Nexus devices for testing and experimental purpose. It’s further expected that Android Marshmallow Stock Firmware Final Version will be released to manufacturing by Q3-2015 or Late-2015.
Android Marshmallow First Look & Hands-On Video Review
Official Android Marshmallow Screenshots and Images
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