Conference Google and the official launch of the final version of Android Marshmallow behind us. See what has changed, explore new features and check when your smartphone and the tablet will be updated to Android 6.0.
Google unveiled Android M in May. Since then there have been several versions of the software prepared for developers who develop their applications for the new version. This week, Google showed two new smartphones: the LG Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P from Huawei’a. We also met all of the features of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which soon will go to the users.
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What’s new in marshmallow? What has changed, what features have emerged? And most importantly – when smartphones and tablets with the Nexus family and those from Samsung, HTC, LG and other manufacturers will get the update? That’ll learn from our compendium of knowledge dedicated for Android 6.0 marshmallow.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow – what’s new?
Android Marschmallow only apparently introduces a few new products. The fact is that graphic design has not changed significantly – we still have to deal with the style Material Design – which can be translated into the popular opinion that Google is not introduced in Android 6.0 points improvements and fixes. But a lot has changed, but not all the news is visible at first glance.
New Android is more control. Above all
Application Privileges are one of the biggest and most important changes in Android 6.0 Marshmallow. From now on you will have full control over what an application will access. Furthermore, each application will have to ask the user for permission when you first make use of that option.
It will look something like this: If an application wants to use the camera or get into your contacts list, you will have to ask the user’s permission. If you express it, the feature is enabled. If there is no agreement, the application does not use the resource, or a function smartphone / tablet. You will be able at any time to review and change the settings for a specific application and change permission to access specific data.
Until now, users of equipment running Android did not have such a possibility. Each application is informed that the truth about what privileges are required, but only at the time of installation. The user can not install the program without consent concerning eg. One or two powers. If you do not agree to grant access even to the contacts list, the only way out was … not to install the application.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow also introduces control over installed applications that open windows (eg. Facebook Messenger), and such which have the ability to change settings of the phone or tablet.
The new Android also lets you change the default application for using the SMS (that already was in earlier versions) as well as choose a default browser and the so-called. dialer, which is the application “Phone” (these two options so far it was not).
also changed the settings for the exact location. The standard location of Android devices is carried out on podstaiwe GPS satellites and / or GLONASS. More accurate location based scanning Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices. This feature was available before Android marshmallow, but you are not able to choose whether to accurately locate the position of the equipment further using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The Marshmallow can run only the location using Wi-Fi or solely by BT. Of course you can also turn on or off any two functions – it’s just more control over it.
The Marshmallow returned Advanced sound settings. Some of them were Android (before version Lollipop), and some are completely new features. Now you have full control over the settings of sounds – can set separate volume for ringtones and notifications, separate for multimedia and separate for alarm.
have also been developed mode settings “do not disturb” that can start now by muting the device completely. but it is also possible to automate the process. In the options of Android 6.0, for example. Choose the hours that mode turns on. It’s like option known so far from smartphones Motorola.
Most important: longer battery life on a single charge of the battery
Doze – it’s very important change introduced by Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Google has decided to make to their mobile system feature that allows you to optimize the energy consumption of smartphones and tablets.
Thanks to the Doze equipment detects when it is at rest and falls asleep unnecessary processes, so that the battery was enough for longer. As an example of using this option, Google gives a scenario in which we forget to charge your phone overnight. With Doze smartphone is not discharged in time, when we sleep, and easily wake us in the morning.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is also able to fall asleep applications that are not currently needed. The mobile device uses light sensors, motion and gyro and “knows” when it is in use, and when it was somewhere postponed. As a result, some applications may be put to sleep when they are not needed, which translates into lower energy consumption.
You decide whether you want to optimize energy consumption, and thus allow the lulling application, or no. No consent to optimize the impact on shorter working hours on a single charge of the battery, but the smartphone / tablet will be informed of all notifications in real time – without any delays.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow debut also more detailed statistics energy consumption by individual applications and statistics related to the consumption of their RAM.
Small changes, visible at first glance
The Marshmallow present a new version of the launcher Google Now Launcher (which is also available from the Google store – you can be installed separately, without Android 6.0 Marshmallow). The main change concerns the list of applications (ie. The app drawer), which is now displayed in a vertical position, and all applications are arranged in alphabetical order.
The exceptions are applications in the first place, that is – and here opinions to different – or several most commonly used applications, or several recently used applications, or applications that Google offers us, suggesting to our habits associated with using your mobile device. I admit that I have not yet worked out a system whereby applications appear on the top of the list of all installed in the position.
The new Google Now launcher appeared in search application that will help in finding a specific title. And scrolling through the list of applications using the slider on the right side we can easily jump to the next letter of the alphabet, which also helps to rapidly locate the specific application.
A seemingly small change is also visible on the lock screen of your phone. Now instead of a shortcut to phone functions available is a shortcut for voice search. It is a sign that Google puts emphasis on the development and popularization voice assistant Google Now and telling signal that the phone is no longer the most important function of smartphones (with Androdiem).
The long-awaited backups
Until now, Android is not offered as a standard feature backups. It is true that it was possible to your Google Account to keep track of our list of applications that can be quickly installed later on, eg. On the new machine, but that the possibility of restoring data to graduation.
Android Marshmallow allows you to store backups Google Drive, and hence applications can write data logging (on the new smartphone will no longer need to log on to each application separately), store user data and such. statuses games. For each application, Google assigns a limit of 25 MB – as much data the application can store in the cloud.
A handful of small improvements, which we can not forget
Android 6.0 Marshmallow introduces a better, more convenient and more intuitive how to edit the text. Now zanzaczanie snippets of text runs smoothly, thanks to that by checking a piece of the cursor automatically selects consecutive terms. Previously, whole words instead zanzaczać zaznaczało another letter, which select and delete or copy specific passage was difficult. When you select text just above it will pop a menu with the copy, cut, etc.
Version Marshmallow supports in the end fingerprint readers so ago in Android in the end there will be more places where it functions The will available. You can expect the flood of applications allowing for blocking access using a finger scan is only a matter of time.
Android 6.0 system also provides support for USB-C, Wi-Fi 5 GHz and Bluetooth SAP, therefore, These technologies will could now be properly used by mobile devices running Google.
The last noteworthy change is called. custom tabs, or tab Chrome browser, which will be able to operate inside the application. Until now, application developers on their own functions The browser introduced. Doing so eg. Twitter, Facebook, or feedly. This solution has one drawback – the user of Chrome does not have a history of pages opened in external browsers (those in other aplikacjcach) can not easily share them, can not write and so on. With the changes in Android 6.0 Marshmallow Chrome browser will be even more powerful. While application developers reach for the opportunities that introduces the updated system.
Greater absent, that is Now on Tap
The Now on Tap is one of the most important changes to the Android marshmallow, and mention it at the end by no means the case. Now on Tap is not yet available in Poland and looking at the development versions of the new Android does not seem that this state would soon change.
Now on Tap it functions The intelligent assistant that runs in the background while use of various applications. Now on Tap can “scan” and “understand” what appears currently on the screen, and can offer intelligent, contextually relevant suggestions.
Now on Tap captures the context of the talks, recognizes images, places, locations and podsyła user under his nose what This can at the moment to look for.
An example scenario of use: You talk with your friends via instant messaging and plan to meet in the city center. Ustaliliście that you go for a beer and pizza. Now you call a function on Tap, and smartphone suggests a place where you can meet. You will immediately call the apartment to make a reservation or send exact address of the caller.
Unfortunately, we do not use this option in Poland. At least for now.
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Android 6.0 Marshmallow – when an update?
Subject updates Android devices evokes many emotions . A large group of users who like a sponge, absorb technological innovations, always waiting and expecting a quick update their smartphones and tablets. Sorry, but often waiting is over.
Problems with updates Android devices due to the fact that each manufacturer must prepare them on their own. Google gives only basis, which is a clean version of the new operating system, and on the side of manufacturers such as Samsung, LG, HTC, and Sony remains a matter of optimization changes, implement support for their own solutions, and many other aspects.
So, whether the equipment will get (through official channels) to upgrade to a newer version of Android, depends mainly on goodwill manufacturer. But not only! Often on the road it is still one obstacle, which is the operator.
The equipment purchased from mobile operators often have pre-installed various applications, which adds from each network. They may be programs for banks and their own app stores, utility applications, etc. Etc. The presence of a modified version of the software on the mobile device makes the operator must take to test each update before it goes to the users. Therefore smartphones purchased in the so-called. free sale (open market) will get updates faster than theoretically the same equipment purchased from the operators. It also happens that by laziness and lack of commitment to the operator of the network appliances do not get updates.
Many manufacturers of mobile equipment informs you when the device data will get a software update. Therefore, especially for Android 6.0 Marshmallow prepared a list (which we will constantly update!), Where you’ll find only those devices for which manufacturers officially announced the software update.
Some time ago on the Spider’s web prepared a list of smartphones that should get Android update to version marshmallow.
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However, this list was not official, and the data contained therein came partly from producers – largely relied on leaks and rumors.
The following list is different! There are settings for only certain 100% verified and confirmed by the producers of information.
Nexus – when and for whom the Android 6.0 Marshmallow?
During the conference, which debuted Nexus 5X and 6P Google gave fairly detailed information on updates to other devices in the family Nexus – the update will start next week, ie. between 5 and 11 October.
Devices Nexus, which will be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Nexus 5
- Nexus 6
- Nexus 7
- Nexus 9
- Nexus Player
HTC – when and for whom the Android 6.0 Marshmallow?
HTC also announced the official channel for Android updates to version 6.0 marshmallow on their devices. The Communication announced on Twitter Jason Mackenzie, head of the US branch of HTC.
We know that the update process smartphones HTC One M8 and M9 They will begin later this year. The statements Mackenzie can be concluded that other, mentioned by him smartphones, will receive the update in second place.
Devices HTC, which will be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- One M9
- One M8
- One M9 +
- One E9 +
- One E9
- They ME
- One E8
- One M8 EYE
- Butterfly 3
- Desire 826
- Desire 820
- Desire 816
Samsung – when and for whom the Android 6.0 Marshmallow?
Samsung usually quite quickly updates its top smartphones. In the case of Android version Lollipop Samsung released the update as one of the first – shortly after LG. Unfortunately, the rush was not a good counselor because some users of Galaxy S5, who attempted to quickly update for two weeks complained about its quality – smartphones at times acted badly, and only the next update saved the situation.
Hope This time Samsung is also a hurry, but first and foremost is applied more attention to the quality of the software.
LG – when and for whom the Android 6.0 Marshmallow?
LG recently very quickly updates its flagship device. LG G3 got an update for Lollipop just before Samsung, and opposed to it … update to work properly and to improve performance.
We hope that this time the LG does not disappoint customers and updating of smartphones to version marshmallow will proceed quickly and without glitches.
Devices LG, which will be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Sony – when and for whom the Android 6.0 Marshmallow?
It’s hard to say a good word about the update Sony smartphones, which the previous version of Android were given with considerable delay. This time, however, may be better, and this is due to the Developer Preview, which next Nexus joined just smartphones with the family of Xperia.
Developers who own smartphones Sony Xperia can now test Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which should translate the faster Xperia last update to the new version of Android.
Motorola – when and for whom the Android 6.0 Marshmallow?
Smartphones Motorola’s usually very quickly get to upgrade to new releases of Android. This state of affairs customers owe relatively little change in Android, which are present in smartphones with a series of Moto.
But for the moment the only device, manufactured by Motorola, which definitely gets a quick update, Nexus.
Devices Motorola, which will be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Huawei – when and for whom the Android 6.0 Marshmallow?
Huawei never not shining example for updated Android in their smartphones. This, however, may change due to the fact that this producer behind the creation of one of the newest Nexus. Huawei have on offer the Nexus model 6P can seriously about the update to version 6.0 smartphones Marshmallow. On this count customers.
Note: This list is based solely on official information from the manufacturers. We will update it as soon as new, reliable information.
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