Lara Croft: Relic Run for Android – PC World

Lara Croft: Relic Run is a mobile arcade game with endless runner genre, to be installed on smartphones and tablets running on Google’s Android. Players take on the role of well-known to all of Lara Croft already a cult game series Tomb Raider. While passing game jungle adventure Lara Croft: Relic Run will have to contend with the enemy and bosses (including the Tyranozurem) and collect valuable artifacts.

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After pressing the button Download will be redirected (s) to your Google Play store.

The program can be downloaded on the website of its manufacturer or distributor.

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Android or Windows? Tablet with which the system should choose … – Gadzeto Mania

Deciding on the tablet to college, we are facing a difficult choice – to choose popular Android mobile segment is known and proven on the Windows desktop? What device better check and when?

The creator or consumer content?

This is the first and fundamental question to which the student must answer. Both Windows and Android have some limitations and definitely differ in the specifics of service. The first of these is a universal system and multitasking, which easily install professional applications and drivers for virtually all the necessary peripherals. Nothing stands in the way to mount the video, conveniently program, create powerful presentations and documents, and at the end all be printed on a network printer.

Windows 10 – start mode (Tablet)

In addition, the latest edition System Windows has a dedicated mode tabletowy, which allows for convenient operation by touch and using the application universal. This is a big step forward with respect to previous editions, which makes the Windows system much more friendly user than it was before, while offering a huge the possibility that in college, primarily engineering, without a doubt, will be used. On Android situation is somewhat different – it is a system geared more toward consumption of content rather than creating them.
Situation from year to year is improving, but it still is not rosy. The application either not there, or the selection is small and offered limited functionality. However, the basic Android application works better. There are already office suites that allow for a little more than just a simple editing documents or presentations. There are also applications for video editing , retouching, environment (IDE) and others that thanks to the growing computing power of tablets are becoming more powerful. At the moment, however, still a good deal lacking functional Desktop.

Switch applications – Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro

In terms of convenience Android falls far better than Windows, which is rooted in the days keyboards and mice. Of course, Windows 10 it’s a pretty good proposition due to the thoughtful tabletowy mode and versatile applications, but Google continues its proposals for a little lacking. Above all applications Universal release, in which we see them today, did not impress functions as a surprise errors. In addition, they are few. This makes it wherever ease of use is the most important criterion, Android designed from the ground up for touch use falls significantly better from the perspective of user experience.

Not only mouse and keyboard …

Choosing a tablet to study must answer the question of whether and what kind of accessories will need. If fully sufficient prove screen keyboard, cloud data and, possibly, integrated projector, a tablet with Android will be a good choice. A little worse, when we want to use the traditional peripherals and storage media. Then remains for us to buy accessories with Bluetooth interface (mouse, keyboard) or WiFi (eg. An external drive) or use the built-in ports (micro) USB devices that support OTG (USB host).

Using a USB hub can I connect to the tablet equipped with a single port multiple devices, eg. keyboard and stick. But keep in mind that obstacle can there be current capacity of seat and too many devices will not work. In addition, many tablets you will not be able to power external hard drives. Another issue is that the devices more advanced than keyboards and flash drives usually require drivers and those on Android simply does not exist. Therefore, if we assume such use. Scanners, graphics tablets and even printers, Windows proves to be incomparably better choice.

It should also be noted that cooperation between Android and peripherals may not pan out the best and a lot depends on the device itself. It happens not once, not twice, that connected via Bluetooth keyboard do not work, like those plugged in via USB. Another issue is that the standard shortcuts and keypad combinations may not function. For example, I did not manage to enter the Polish letters from the connected to the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro keyboard. Of course you can make use screen keyboard and auto correction, but this solution is far from comfortable.

Modern tablets are not for any major problems with support for external displays. Just MHL port, mini-HDMI and micro-HDMI and appropriate adapter, and a tablet with Android clone image on the external display. You can also use miracast and connect to the display wirelessly. However, and here it should be noted that Android has some limitations. Well, to enjoy video transmission without cables need to have a device with Android version no older than 4.2 (Jelly Bean). However, when a wired connection is usually the only option cloning the image displayed on the integrated panel.

The outer shield of “takeaway” – Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro

in terms of cooperation with external screens fall again better models with Windows 8.1 and 10 , which offer greater possibilities of configuration (extension of the screen, duplicating, etc.). In addition, tablets with Windows is the most common hybrids that have up his sleeve HDMI and often at least one full-size USB adapter that allows you to do without adapters, which for the construction of Android is not so obvious. In addition, some tablet with Windows supports WiDi technology, which is an advantage compared to tablets with a little robot.

Life Network

digging resources of the Internet, the active instant messaging, e-mails and social networks – these classes They consume a lot of time and not just students. And on which of the platforms more convenient to carry them out? Here the answer is quite clear – on Android. Suitable for use touch, dedicated applications, from email clients, through all sorts of Messengery until after the trap to społecznościówek – it’s all on Android and is very comfortable to use, but sometimes resource intensive and strongly indicated an investment a model with 2 GB of RAM.

In the case of Windows, yes, the application does not lack, but … operating in Desktop mode. The situation was rescued bit Microsoft itself, which provides good integration among Facebook and makes tiled mail program, but already people using eg. Thunderbird can not hope to version adapted for tablets and is not an isolated incident. If, therefore, there will be a hybrid tablet with additional keyboard and trackpad, the Android undoubtedly better suited to the role of a tool for communication and finding out who’s on the Web rather than a model with Windows.

In the case of web browsers, yes, you can argue that the mobile editions they offer fewer features, and Android does not support Flash and Java applets. But the facts are that these are the technologies that go into oblivion. Currently dominated by HTML5, JavaScript and CSS, and these mobile devices to cope without a problem. This set enough to handle the crushing majority of the functionality of sites , with media playback (eg. On Youtube), inclusive. In fact, only the speed, in the case of overloaded media sites may be slightly lower.

In the case of tablets worth paying attention to the integration of cloud-based services and their attitude to exchange data. Almost every application we will find options for sharing, whether it results or information, such as. Photos and documents. In addition, manufacturers often add something from each other. And so the Lenovo can find even applications from the series doit that allow you to instantly share content (ShareIT), backup (SYNCit) or simply transferred between devices (CLONEit), simplifying the steps to a minimum.

Google Drive – space in the cloud for each

In the case of both platforms deserves praise good integration with the cloud, whether it Google’ową or Microsoft’s. Data such as photos, videos, contacts and settings can be automatically synchronized. Thanks again that you can delete them without worry to free up space in the device memory, two that are available everywhere. At the end of hardware failures no longer spend sleepless nights – all the relevant data are still available to us, and after migration to other devices can restore them almost automatically, simply by logging into your account.

Entertainment after hours, or multimedia and Game

Tablets by definition multimedia powerhouses that allow for comfortable viewing videos, photos and relax with games. And yes, both Windows and Android have a huge database software. How well find it on any of the platforms can watch films and listen to songs in even the most sophisticated formats. View images and their basic treatment also did not pose any problem. However, there is still one thing – convenience. For Windows leaves a lot to be desired adapt the application to handle touch.

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Music Groove – Windows 10

In this regard, the lead definitely comes Android, which begs to bite the finger at the screen. Of course, latest versions of the media application on the Windows 10 operating not too bad, but they are far in terms of functionality or the number of supported formats to competing solutions and Androidowych MX Player (video) or Poweramp (audio). Independent suppliers but do not rush to create Universal versions of tabletowymi interfaces. Hence designed for content consumption and use touch Android device with Windows leaves behind.

This distance will become more intense if we take into account the game. Yes, you could argue that Windows titles are programmed with a PC, but the facts are that on inexpensive devices, most of them will not work correctly. contrast with games under tabletowym too much in the Windows Store will not find, and those that are do not live up to the heels titles available on Android. Only those who invest a bit more in hybrid such as Lenovo Yoga 3 14 equipped with i5 processor and graphics card Nvidia GeForce GT940M will be able to enjoy smooth operation of gaming PC.

Multitasking – two worlds

Split Screen – Windows 10

The largest visible difference every day, during the use of tablets with Android and Windows will approach to multitasking. For Windows 8.1 / 10 case is simple – a few applications to run simultaneously, no problem we can also divide the screen between some of them. For most Android supreme achievement are 2 windows running side by side, though, it happens that we have an option to reduce the size of windows a few from them and freely switch between them.

Many windows – Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro

If, however, the philosophy of work and service terms, a variant of Windows offers greater opportunities that the university can definitely come in handy. In one window, we can run for example. Communicator, in the second and a web browser, taking up his sleeve yet presentation program. The Android switching is every day a little less convenient than Windows , in addition some applications running in full screen mode, eg. Skype and Hangouts, just wasting space.

Security

Another feature that distinguishes tablets based on Windows and Android is the approach to safety. In the case of Microsoft relevant amendments are distributed at least once a month, and when updates are critical, even an ad-hoc basis. If Android does not have a clear policy and a lot depends on the manufacturer. Some seem appropriate amendments quite well, others quickly “forget” about their equipment and seem sometimes only one, the top two updates. This makes it from a safety standpoint tablet with Android could be a worse option from the Microsoft ecosystem.

Stay away from the wall

One of the important features from the perspective of a student is a tablet running time on a single charge . Choosing one of the models of Lenovo Yoga he will not have to worry about having enough stored energy for a full day of work, because most of them can forget about loading up to 15 hours, while the version with the projector in extreme use, even for 8-10 hours. If, however, we compare the duration of action of tablets with Windows 8.1 / 10 and those with Android it turns out that … the latter are typically longer. Of course, this is not the rule, because a lot depends on the configuration of hardware and software copy.

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However, if we look the same structures which differ only in the operating system, for example. Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 which comes with with Windows and Android , it turns out that this system Google is able to operate longer on a single charge. As far? The differences are not large, but significant. The little robot version used to watch movies, browse the web and social networking sites and making notes endured on average around us. 12-12.5 hours, while the version of Windows called for chargers usually about 1-1.5 hours. earlier.

Forgot off Tablet? No problem (Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro)

Applications for students

Different characteristics of the systems makes they differ in method of use. The tablets with Windows primary source of information is the most common web browser. It’s use it to find the most useful information, studies or check the status on Facebook. In the case of Android it is quite different – in the Play Store is no shortage of interesting applications that are able to facilitate the life of pupils and students. Fortunately, many of them are also available for devices with Windows 8.1 / 10.

Among the more useful is undoubtedly the customer Wikipedia, which allows for efficiently searching for articles in this most popular encyclopedia on the Web. Scanning handwritten notes that while the task for the Office Lens application fabulously simple to use, which allows you to quickly move into the digital world of traditional writings in order to learn from them and continue to share them. For many directions useful is Google Translate, which allows you to work offline after downloading the appropriate language pack from the application.

They are useful also, of course, all kinds of notebooks and sketchbooks. Personally, I mostly used the Evernote’a and OneNote’a, although there is nothing to prevent the use of alternatives, such as pre-installed on tablets Sketchbook Lenovo Yoga. Timetable ++ is practically a must have. Allows for quick suspicion plan for the day and the week, making notes, set of tests, credits and exams, making recordings and even fade rings during class.

Another useful apką will no doubt be Student Discount Card, which aggregates discounts targeted only to this target group. In addition, the application delivers the latest information from multiple colleges and events prepared by student organizations. It is therefore a good complement KodyRabatowe.pl application, which is saving the student’s toolbox. The installation package also should not miss the application JakDojade.pl and SkyCash. The first one lets you search your route communications to the university, and the other to buy a ticket on the bus, tram or pay for parking, if a student has a car.

Tablets student – Windows and Android?

It all depends on your individual needs. From the point of view of entertainment student who needs a pop-up notepad, sketchbook and scanner notes, which also excels as an e-reader, video player and video-game consoles, definitely the best choice is tablet with Android. It is a system designed for content consumption and use touch, and the store Play bursting at the seams of useful and mostly free, app.

If, however, we need equipment more versatile, which run more advanced applications and will collaborated with any device, wiser choice would be model with Windows. This is in contrast to the set primarily for entertainment and consumption of content Android system more suitable for use , particularly in a multitasking environment. Of course, as usual, it is up to you, but about which of ecosystems would be the most appropriate, best see for yourself by trying the device with any of them.

article was written in collaboration with Lenovo.

Dubai Drift 2 for Android – PC World

Dubai Drift 2 is a free car game mobile platform Google Android system. The game takes on the role of a driver involved in drifting competitions, or driving a car sideways. This ride is not a simple function – controlling the car on the smartphone and tablet requires proper coordination. In the game of mobile Dubai Drift 2, there are several cars that can be improved.

Note:

After pressing the Download will be redirected (s) to the store Google Play.

The program can be downloaded on the website of its manufacturer or distributor.

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Android and Chrome OS as a single system is the best possible … – Spider’s Web

Do you already for the year Android and Chrome OS will be merged? According to a Wall Street Journal reports, according to which Google has for two years been working on this project. The idea seems to make sense, and as the holder of the Chromebook I hope that soon comes to its implementation.

It is not clear whether the new Android trafiłby only on Chromebooks, or it could be installed on all computers. Taking into account the previous, Google’s open strategy can be expected that the new operating system will run on all possible devices, but Google recommends buying ready-made computers with just the software. You can also expect that the current Chromebooks would bring them relevant updates.

As the owner of a computer with Chrome OS I have in this great hope.

With Chrome OS uses me very well, but I have to admit that this system has one very serious flaw. Now, developers do not want to create dedicated his application. Moreover, I am sure that this state of affairs will not change. The cause will be the same as in the case of Windows Mobile, which is struggling with exactly the same problem: the habits of developers and users. Users do not want to use the system, which is not their favorite programs. In turn, developers do not want to create programs for unprofitable platform that does not have many users. The circle is closed.

But Google has the tools that this state of affairs filled with concrete change. This can happen by making use Google Play store for Chrome OS. It sounds like a pipe dream? Wrongly. Presented over a year ago Archon tool showed that the Android software can seamlessly run on Chrome OS, and adapt them to it does not require too much effort. A few years ago, when he reigned only Android smartphones, it would be otherwise. In the end, a program designed for small display will not be well presented on the computer.

Android gaining more and more popularity but also on a large tablet, which is already quite close to PCs. Indeed, these programs will not be perfectly suited to control via keyboard and mouse, but can be a good beginning that will convince customers to new types of computers, and programmers to the fact that maybe want to create their new programs not only for your touch . In this way the problem mentioned earlier, zabetonowanego state of affairs will be resolved, and Android will become a true competitor to Windows and OS X.

First, the consumer, then a pro.

It was getting rid of the competition Google is the main goal. The company from Mountain View reigns in the market of smartphones, tablets, enters the

televisions and cars. But still not ruled on the PC market. At least theoretically, because in practice it is Google created the world’s most popular browser – Chrome. At the same time it is a kind of Trojan horse, the operating system on another operating system that makes the users do not have problems with the transition to based precisely on this browser the system.

Of course, this rule applies only not very demanding users who work mainly in the browser. After the integration of Android and Chrome OS to the new system also will find people that use the Windows habit, but do not require its professional capabilities. When you turn to him to convince users that developers will create a variety of platforms, Google also professional programs. In this way, Google will gain the opportunity to beat Microsoft at its own stool and put Android on absolutely all currently used smart appliances.

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Arrow Launcher 1.0.0.17608 – dobreprogramy

 
                 

Arrow Launcher is yet another product from Microsoft, which is to help us in personalizing Android. This time, as the name suggests overrides the default launcher.
                 

 
                 
 

     
 

The launcher developed by Microsoft is not as extensive as some competitors the likes of Nova Launcher and Apex, but it is at the very beginning provides a consistent interface and some useful everyday functions. The whole is divided by default into three main screens (we can change it). The first page lists the last and most applications you are running. Thanks to them we can get to them with just one touch of the screen.

 
 

Desktop is located on the right side displays a list of recent calls and messages. His task is to put in one place frequent contacts. Abbreviations placed in the top right corner allow you to quickly launch the dialer and the full list of contacts. The rightmost desktop (which by default is invisible) is a simple application for organizing tasks. You can add to the list the next task to perform, edit it and mark as favorite. Addition is the ability to add reminders, and optionally displays a list of tasks already performed. You will not find advanced options here, as is the case for example. Wunderlist, but for some people this may be an option in quite sufficient, but most importantly, extremely fast and handy.

 

On the left side you will find a list of recently opened applications and files. Clicking the main button on the dock to display a list of installed applications. This is vertical and grouped alphabetically, which may remind some solution used in eg. Windows Phone. Of course, it is also available for easy search engine to find the program. Settings

are not too rich, allow you to select the wallpaper and possible revision of the launcher to another (a big plus, the creators of these programs most often completely forget about it). The whole makes a good impression, but at the same time does not allow you to personalize the interface.

 

There is also a special menu hidden under the bottom edge. It reminds solution known iOS. From it, we have access to shortcuts flashlight, screen orientation, or Wi-Fi, as well as the most commonly used applications. Their scope can edit. Here, too, we can move to the launcher. Unfortunately, the program does not support the Polish language. The application is available free of charge.

 
 
                 
             

     
 
     
 
     
 

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End of coexistence on Google? Android has to absorb Chrome OS … – dobreprogramy

It seems that once again the coined at Sun Microsystems
 Network computer vision nothing will. Its modern
 the implementation of devices running Chrome OS, apparently not
 lived up to expectations, not kidnapped hearts
 customers. Quite differently than other operating systems
 Alphabet Company, Inc., or Android, probably today
 the most popular runtime environment for applications on the
 the planet. As reported by the Wall Street Journal underway
 by Android adaptation of certain elements of Chrome OS, so that
 resulting from the operating system function equally well on
 smartphones and tablets, what and traditional personal computers.
                         
                         
 

Business analysts point to the fact that both Android
 and Chrome OS developed in parallel. This first
 He has long been considered a fairly traditional answer to iOS and,
 mimicking Apple’s system at every step, in the end, however,
 He caught up with, and even on some issues drove the ball. This
 the second arose from a web browser, hoping that the web
 and Browser applications that run on low-cost komputerkach will
 to adequate work environment, which at least for parts
 Users will replace the classic desktop. How it all
 ended, we all know. In 2014 years it was active over
 Android devices billion, while hardware with Chrome OS-em
 but fared well in several niches, he failed to threaten
 Windows empire, now acting at most 3% of sales
 all personal computers.

Anonymous sources claim American newspapers that work on
 a combination of Android and Chrome OS last about two years
 and although nothing is known about the details, it is believed that
 at least some of them associated with the creation of the environment
 ARC boot for Chrome, which has helped
 Android applications run directly in the browser. Itself
 such runtime environment is far too little, and even
 apparently Google Alphabet Inc. He wants to unify the ecosystem itself
 software. The new system, Chrome OS absorbed by Android,
 would appear on the market in 2017, but a beta version
 to make it available in early 2016.

In this way, Android would become the operating system for
 smartphones, tablets, and other devices smartzegarkach
 ubieralnych, the ends of the Internet of Things, televisions,
 car multimedia stations – and personal computers.
 In this way, also on a laptop or desktop we would have access to
 all the resources of Google Play, now more than a million applications and
 future probably a lot more, too, and those written
 would be from the ground up for something other than Device
 Mobile.

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Pixel C: rival Microsoft Surface is running Android

No one probably should not be surprised by this turn of events.
 Recently Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Google, the main
 Alphabet units, Inc., stated, mobility, as
 Computing paradigm, pour at the end of one of what today
 We consider desktop . Somewhat earlier, while Google presented
 his best tablet Pixel C, acting not under control
 Chrome OS, so far was the drives of the pixel,
 but it was under the control of Android.

Unfortunately, today we can not yet offer specifics,
 regarding this as the hybridization of the two systems could
 look, the source of the Wall Street Journal, speak in generalities,
 clearly intended for not having a clue about technology
 recipient. It is known, however, that Chromebooks will not disappear from the market, but
 They will be sold under a different name. Its Chrome browser
 certainly retain the name. Sam Chrome OS also will not disappear, it will
 offered as an open source operating system for all
 the producers concerned, will also be supported, but the whole
 emphasis is to be placed on it to run well on Android
 PCs.

Yes, you looked wrong. This watch has Procek Intel system, … – PlanetaGracza.pl (Blog)

                 

Fossil

Classic watch as SmartWatch? As you can see for producers are already the norm.

Timeless, elegant design and modern technology – Intel and Fossil presented a new line of smart watches. Fossil line Q is three kinds of smart devices: classic watch enhanced with a chip that monitors user activity, SmartWatch with Android Wear and band versions for men and women. For smart features correspond watch components from Intel. Devices with smartphones connect via Bluetooth and is compatible with the Android version 4.3, and iOS version 8.2.

Fossil Q Grant is a combination of classic watch with modern technologies. Accessory offers the ability to track physical activity and receive notifications of applications that the user has chosen. Model Fossil Q Founder, in addition to features such as on the Q Grant, also offers electronic display. Fossil Q reveler is designed for men band monitoring physical activity. Its women’s equivalent is the Q Dreamer.

Each model includes a station for wireless charging.

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Runtastic Pedometer PRO for Android – PC World

runtastic Pedometer PRO is a mobile application designed to measure the number of steps and motivate us to do as many as possible – to install smartphones and tablets running on Google’s Android operating system. After the end of measuring the number of steps we will know how long it took us, and how far he was defeated, and how many calories we burn. After reaching a thousand steps, the application runtastic Pedometer PRO inform us of the beep.

Note:

After pressing the Download will be redirected (a) Google Play store.

The program can be downloaded on the website of its manufacturer or distributor.

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Android 6.0 Marshmallow – a glance at the latest version of the mobile … – Softonet

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.