Prime Minister reads the latest mobile operating system from Google took place on 29 September and images allowing its installation has been made available a week later – on October 5. A slight delay our publication has its good side. With Android 6.0 Marshmallow already spent three weeks we had the opportunity to x-ray all the way through, so beyond first impressions will be able to share with you our opinion the exercise to the latest mobile operating system to Google in the long run. With the publication of test Android 6.0 Marshmallow held back in anticipation of the emergence of information about the first problems with this version of little robot , but so far none have emerged, it is high time to share with you our insights with communing with Android 6.0 marshmallow.
Nearly a year ago, on October 15 2014. debuted Android 5.0 Lollipop. In some respects he was a revolutionary version of Google’s operating system, mainly due to the new user interface – Material Design – and huge changes related to adjusting the Dalvik runtime on ART. To Lollipop also introduced a lot of news with which you can read in one of our earlier articles. Unfortunately, that major changes in the operating system meant that developers very long struggled with a lot of problems, which the Prime Minister Android 5.0 Lollipop was postponed, and system images for refrigeration appliances with family Nexus One was made available nearly a month later – on November 12 – and unfortunately They were free of errors, which is very loud done on the Internet. Those who have decided to install the Lollipop quickly began to report errors related to memory leaks, low productivity encrypted devices, operation of WiFi connections, energy management, and many other problems with which developers Google managed to deal with only a few months later with the release of one of several major updates, marked with number 5.1.1.
All the software vendors for years accustomed us to be present in the latest versions of programs and operating systems, so-called problems in children. Given the very turbulent start Android 5.0 Lollipop expect it and 6.0 Marshmallow he gives us and users problems, but each subsequent day use Foam he established us only in the belief that nothing like this will not take place . Also, the internet users published by the lack of information about errors and problems associated with the operation of this operating system version. This is probably a fairly cosmetic merit at first glance the changes made to the operating system with respect to its earlier version. Google has decided this time to improve lollipop, not the next revolution, which perhaps some of you expected. The result is an operating system that runs fast, stable, does not cause problems, and most importantly – offers users a number of interesting and long-awaited news.
User Interface
Google Now Launcher
Here at first glance do not see any major changes in relation to Android 5.0 Lollipop, but that does not mean that they do not exist.
The first thing that can be seen with the naked eye, there is a new app drawer in the home screen, Google Now Launcher. In contrast to earlier versions, it allows you to view programs installed in vertical mode, which is much more convenient solution than previous cards, because they facilitate access to those on the bottom of the list. A new feature in Google Now Launcher is also the ability to dynamically search application. After entering in at the top of the screen, the first letters of the application, the icons of the programs available in the window below are filtered out. A similar solution was available previously through a widget displayed on the home screen, but his action was a bit slower, because in the search results also take into account the contacts, songs available in the Google Play Music app and certain aspects of the use of the Internet activity (history of the pages). Long press the start button app drawer open it with the on-screen keyboard ready to enter the name search application, which is very convenient solution. 
Another novelty associated with Google Now Launcher is the ability to fast app drawer. In the right part there is a strap that allows you to quickly switch between groups of applications divided alphabetically. A small thing, but a nice one.
In the upper part of the application drawer has also been isolated small section that displays the suggested programs. This rather clever feature displays suggestions based on time of day and previous user activity. Those who do not have the applications usage patterns can turn off this function in Laucher settings.
Now on Tap
It’s the biggest and most awaited novelty among those announced in During this year’s Google I / O, where Marshmallow Android 6.0 was announced. New, very smart feature that makes smartphones running the mobile operating system from Google become even smarter and offer users presenting contextual information based on the content displayed on the screen. Just that during any application you hold down the HOME to The Google we show an array of information about what was on the screen. Unfortunately, just like a personal assistant Google Now, yes and Now on Tap is not working in Poland.
Sounds and mode of Do Not Disturb
considerable live to see changes to the menu sounds. Firstly, it is now expandable and provides access not only to control the ringer volume, but also the media and alarms. Google improved the way the switching device to silent mode so that it is possible to mute the device using the volume keys. Users can also set up automatic rule for the Do Not Disturb , but it will write a bit more for a while.
Menu Settings and Calibration System UI
Very comfortable to use it is also another new dedicated this time to the Settings menu. In Android 6.0 Marshmallow there is a possibility of its dynamic search when you tap the magnifying glass icon is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. After typing in the search box the first letters sought after features below we present the most matching the entered string.
The Settings menu is hidden a new Android 6.0 Marshmallow position Calibrator System UI (very unfortunate translation). You can activate it by pressing a few seconds ząbatego wheel icon displayed in the quick settings menu. Once this is done at the very end of the list functions will find a new position that will enable the inclusion of showing the percentage of battery level, enable or disable certain controls on the notification bar, manage icons on the menu quick setup and activate the demo mode.
Improved multitasking
This is the moment in the very early experimental stage and incorporating it requires the user to a relatively simple modification of one of the system files. The creators alternative to Google versions of Android have joined longer necessary amendments to their custom roms and function can be activated in the Option programming . Thanks to it is possible to simultaneously display the windows of the two applications. Responsible for such work programs buttons can be found in the menu of recently-used applications. This makes it possible to display two applications in separate windows and simultaneous operation of programs.
Bookmarks Chrome on the menu last used applications
Another new feature in Android 6.0 Marshmallow It is associated with the browser Chrome. Google has decided to remove from the button to manage open tabs and move them to the menu of recently-used applications. Open Chrome web pages are displayed in a menu of recently-used applications only until you close the browser.
Select Text
The latest version of little robot Google also improved the mechanism responsible for selecting and operations on the text. In earlier versions of mobile operating system, if you highlight selected words on their menu that allows you to copy or access to it was displayed at the top of the screen, which was not the most convenient option. In Android 6.0 Marshmallow, this menu is presented directly above the selected text, which simplifies operations such as copy, cut, share and search.
Settings, or change the under the hood
Application Privileges
About the new features in Android 6.0 Marshmallow wrote on the occasion of several news. In the past, when installing the application user is presented with a screen informing their required permissions to work properly. In some cases, they proved to be very greedy in terms of access to the components of the apparatus, system applications and user data. Unfortunately when we came to the conclusion that a program is too greedy for resources, we could only cancel the installation, or come to terms with the way his actions. In Android 6.0 Marshmallow situation is quite different. During installation, it is no longer presented to the user screen permissions required by applications. But each program asks for access to specific resources when they are first time he needed. Thus, the user can quickly see whether this application activity is on his mind, or maybe the program allows himself too much. Unfortunately, this mechanism requires the application developer to join their respective functions allow for such action. Older, unsuitable even for Foam applications will not ask for access to resources, but users still have full control over them through the Applications section located in the Setup menu.
Default Applications
Android 6.0 Marshmallow Google has improved the selection of default applications selected shares. The latest version of the operating system allows you to determine which programs should be the default voice assistant, a web browser, support SMS and allow for making telephone calls.
DOZE, or conserve battery
Another new feature in Android 6.0 Marshmallow will save very valuable in all smartphones energy stored in batteries, making the device will run longer on a single charge. Unfortunately, it does not affect prolonged operation-enabled TVs. This will limit the use of energy in a state of deep sleep, but only when the machine is left to itself. Android gets information about what is happening with the device not only on the basis of active screen or buttons on the device. His knowledge derives also from those installed on smartphones and tablets sensors like accelerometer. When the operating system will recognize the device for a long time is easy, it turns DOZE function that automatically reduce transmission of data in the background only to those with the highest priority and Sleep majority of applications. This will ensure that over the night, the smartphone will use far less energy than it did in earlier versions of the operating system.
Do Not Disturb
This new mode allows you to manage notification sounds and ringtones. Presented with Android 5.0 Lollipop mechanism for performing the same function was not only imperfect, because it did not allow for complete silencing device (disable sounds and vibrations, what has changed in subsequent updates) by using the volume buttons, but also introduced some confusion due to fairly complicated use of automatic modes. Android 6.0 Marshmallow crack down on these problems once and hopefully forever. The latest version of the operating system from Google can quickly mute the device using the volume buttons or via a configurable the Do Not Disturb . It allows you to configure the device behavior on weekdays and weekends, and on the basis of the calendar events.
Backup and Restore (Auto Backup)
In every previous version of Android It was available backup mechanism. Unfortunately, his action was limited to storing a very modest amount of information, including installed software, a list of access points (saved WiFi) and data for some system applications (such as alarms). It made the restoration of the operating system to factory settings proved to be very time-consuming process, because even though we automatically restore previously installed programs, each of them had to be configured manually. This situation is changing quite dramatically in Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which allows you to store in the cloud is not just a list of programs, but also data collected by the system directory / data / data / [program name] . Backups are stored in your Google account associated with the device and displayed in the application settings Google Drive. Unfortunately, to the application used the potential of the new backup mechanism must be adapted to it by the creator. At the moment, only a few applications of wyszukiwarkowego giant uses the Auto Backup.
Better support for memory cards
Another new feature in Android 6.0 Marshmallow is improved mechanism Memory card. It allows you to configure such a medium almost like a built-in memory of the smartphone. When you insert a SD card (and even attaching a USB device) Marshmallow asks how you want to use it: as a memory stick (as it did in earlier versions of the system) or internal memory. Choosing the second option results in formating ext4 file format and prepare him to work in the new mode. The effect of this is to install all the programs on the memory card (with the possibility of transfers them to the device memory). Unfortunately, as with the mechanism of backup applications will have to be adapted to better use of memory cards, otherwise (as it is now) part of the data some programs will be stored in the device memory.
Support for fingerprint readers
This is the only feature of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which we could not see with my own eyes, because the only devices it supports are hitting only slowly to sell Nexus 5X and 6P. Fingerprint readers are no news and can be found in devices from different manufacturers. Unfortunately, they had to take care of themselves support the system of such sensors, which firstly was not always as it should, and secondly it difficult to other application developers to benefit from this component smartphone. Google has decided to add support for fingerprint readers to Android 6.0 marshmallow, but did not do it for altruistic reasons and in order to make life easier for software developers and existing smartphones overlay system. Fingerprint readers will be used by the Android Pay service, which will allow for contactless payments using smart phones instead of credit cards.
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