Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which was released on September 29 is now a reality. The updates have started to roll out and soon we may see a number of phones running Android 6.0 out-of-the-box appear in stores across the planet. As usual Nexus users will receive Android Marshmallow before all other Android smartphone and tablet users. Here's a quick review of all the features that are packed into Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Simplified App Permissions
App permissions have been overhauled in Android Marshmallow, with users now being able to choose to accept or deny individual permissions as they see fit. Permissions will now be requested the first time you try to use a feature and not at the point of installation.
Smarter App Links
App links have changed in Android 6.0 so that your smart phone has a greater awareness of which apps can open content directly, instead of stopping users every time with the dialog box. Suppose, you tap a Twitter link in an email, then the Twitter app will open automatically instead of asking if you want to use Twitter app to view it.
New App Drawer
The new App Drawer now scrolls vertically instead of horizontally and sports a white background. Across the top of the menu, four of the most recently used apps are shown and down the left-hand side are the letters of the alphabet.
Longer Battery Backup
Android 6.0 makes use of a new function known as Doze to improve device standby time. By using motion detectors, Android will recognize when devices haven’t been interacted with for a while, such as when a person is asleep or a device has been left aside on a table, to reduce background processes.
New Android Pay
Android Pay is a new mobile payments system designed to make checkout process faster and easier. Google is aiming to provide simplicity, security and choice with Android Pay, enabling users to use their existing credit cards to pay for products in more than 700,000 stores in the US.
And Even More
Other new features in Android Marshmallow included Chrome Custom Tabs, Fingerprint Support, Auto Backup and Restore of Apps, enhanced Google Now and a handy RAM Manager.
Simplified App Permissions
App permissions have been overhauled in Android Marshmallow, with users now being able to choose to accept or deny individual permissions as they see fit. Permissions will now be requested the first time you try to use a feature and not at the point of installation.
Smarter App Links
App links have changed in Android 6.0 so that your smart phone has a greater awareness of which apps can open content directly, instead of stopping users every time with the dialog box. Suppose, you tap a Twitter link in an email, then the Twitter app will open automatically instead of asking if you want to use Twitter app to view it.
New App Drawer
The new App Drawer now scrolls vertically instead of horizontally and sports a white background. Across the top of the menu, four of the most recently used apps are shown and down the left-hand side are the letters of the alphabet.
Longer Battery Backup
Android 6.0 makes use of a new function known as Doze to improve device standby time. By using motion detectors, Android will recognize when devices haven’t been interacted with for a while, such as when a person is asleep or a device has been left aside on a table, to reduce background processes.
New Android Pay
Android Pay is a new mobile payments system designed to make checkout process faster and easier. Google is aiming to provide simplicity, security and choice with Android Pay, enabling users to use their existing credit cards to pay for products in more than 700,000 stores in the US.
And Even More
Other new features in Android Marshmallow included Chrome Custom Tabs, Fingerprint Support, Auto Backup and Restore of Apps, enhanced Google Now and a handy RAM Manager.
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