Google introduced Android Marshmallow, the next version of its operating system for mobile devices, successor to Android Lollipop, at its developer conference Google I / O 2015.
Like Android L, Android Marshmallow it was initially presented in previous version and with a different name to the final version -. Android M, but it was not until August that Google confirmed the name of Android 6.0 Marshmallow
After Android 6.0 Marshmallow was in version after several months, the company announced on September 29 the official launch of Android Marshmallow. The Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9 and Nexus Player started receiving Android 6.0 update since the week of Oct. 6 and shortly after manufacturers began to announce the cell which will be upgradeable to Android Marshmallow. The first phones with Android 6.0 preinstalled Marshmallow are the Nexus and Nexus 6P 5X.
On the other hand, Google officially announced Android 6.0.1 on 7 December with the release of the update for the Nexus and with the arrival of Pixel C the next day.
Design little changed
the design of the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow no such a drastic change as it was the case a year ago Lollipop Android. Material Design introduced a year ago remains with its colors and animations, like icons and settings.
However, the interface has some subtle changes that seek to improve the user experience. Android Marshmallow, my drawer is now organized alphabetically and contains a line of apps you use most. This allows much easier to find the apps you are looking more often and do not have to fully explore my drawer. You can also slide the right sidebar to quickly jump from letter to letter. In the first preview version of Android Marshmallow, drawer apps had a column with the letters of the alphabet, but was removed in the second previous version.
In addition, on that first line most used apps is one loupe that lets you quickly search applications. Additionally, you can hold down the apps drawer icon to open the drawer and the keyboard is activated to search for apps by name.
The interface of Android 6.0 Marshmallow not bring major changes, but it brings a new drawer of my (right).
on the other hand, the list of widgets maintains a design with cards, but are now grouped by app and in alphabetical order.
and from the lock screen, you can now swipe left to right to access voice commands, while the quick access to the chamber is maintained by swiping your finger from right to left.
on the other hand, in the quick settings you find an exclusive option to activate and control mode ‘do not disturb’. Now, pressing the volume keys only have access to the volume device, but you can break it down to control the volume of multimedia and alarms.
Restore Android now maintains order all your icons on the Home screen.
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Google Now more integrated Android ‘Now on Tap’
Google Now is the virtual assistant company that shows relevant information about your trips nearby places, favorite teams, flight information, stock prices of companies, weather and more. it also lets you search your cell or on the web with text or your voice.
the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow offers a smarter Google now and more integrated into the operating system of Google. with Google now now you can related to the information you are reading on a website, what you are talking in a conversation or, for example, mentions in an email. The function is called ‘Now on Tap’.
With the ‘Ok Google’ command can activate voice commands to make a general search. But if you do a search that is related to the content of the website or the message, Google Now now understands much better. Thus, no longer acts as a general search, but gives priority to the content you’re viewing.
In addition, Android Marshmallow you can hold down the Home button for Google Now shows you related cards the context of your message or web page. For example, if you’re talking on the Google Hangouts or email in Gmail on a restaurant, hold down the Home button will bring you more details of the restaurant mentioned, including the phone number and address, among other things. In addition, sometimes will show you another card to generate a reminder about a possible appointment in the restaurant or event.
Google Now on Tap allows you to find what you’re seeing on screen, offer quick access to further information or, in this example, see the new music video of Adele.
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in addition, ‘Now on Tap’ works within apps. If you listen to Spotify, you can activate voice commands by saying ‘OK Google’ and then something like ‘what is the name the singer?’ and Google will display the information without having to place the name of the band.
Better battery life, USB-C and Doze
The new phones and tablets with Android 6.0 Marshmallow be USB compatible with USB Type-C or C. This means that the cable can be connected in either direction (up or down), you can transfer data faster and can even charge other devices.
with USB-C new devices with Android Marshmallow can be charged up to three to five times faster than its current speed.
a new feature of the new Android Marshmallow is Doze mode, which uses motion sensors to detect whether the devices has not been used for long periods of time and thus stop some processes that allow you to save battery power. Best of all is that Doze can be turned on or off depending on the app.
Google says that with these improvements the battery life of the Nexus 9 would double.
Permission functions in each app
More security and more control -. that’s what Google wants to offer the new permission controls
you will not get the same message to give access to different functions or accept the permissions required a . app when you’re installing with the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the app will request these permissions when you need it – after being installed
Furthermore, you can go to settings cell or tablet to grant or. deny permission to different functions. for example, now you can remove access to your location to apps that do not think they need to know that information.
You can control permissions each app individually.
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native support for fingerprint readers
Although some manufacturers like Samsung and HTC have integrated fingerprint readers on their phones, Android now bring compatibility to the base operating system level, allowing it to become a standard for Android devices.
This will not only encourage that more cellular or Android tablets with fingerprint readers, but now developers could integrate this security feature in their apps to run on devices with Android Marshmallow -. and are from different manufacturers
Android Pay
Android 6.0 Marshmallow has integrated the new payment service Android Pay, for you to use the phone to make purchases in stores that receive mobile payments via NFC, as well as make payments within apps.
you can add credit cards with just take a picture, and you can enter manually. in addition, you can enter membership cards shops so you can collect points automatically and simply.
the new Android Pay is compatible with cell Android KitKat or higher, but Android devices Marshmallow be the only ones who can use the fingerprint reader as a security method.
Google Wallet will still exist, but now this app will focus on transactions between individuals and not in the mobile payments institutions.
Android Pay will be available in 2015, first in the United States. You can store cards Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover, while AT & T, T-Mobile and Verizon are participating operators in Android Pay – for the moment
Tabs customized by apps
Using technology Chrome custom Chrome tabs allow developers to insert views (or tabs) of web pages directly into their apps, giving them control so they can customize the tab with colors of your app, buttons and maintaining access to passwords and autocomplete Chrome directly from the tabs.
This is useful and is an integration that makes sense, but if you prefer that always links open in your browser or apps like Flynx, this can be annoying. Fortunately, some apps let you choose which links can continue to open in external browsers, but you need to go to settings to adjust this.
Update links between apps
Android Marshmallow brings improvements for developers to make transitions more simple between links within apps. This means that instead of displaying an annoying dialog every time you select a link in an app, developers will facilitate the transition of these links between apps or when communicating with web pages.
Other news
Share content quickly with your favorite contacts: Android 6.0 Marshmallow analyze your behavior to allow content sharing with you do more through a single click
new floating bar text selection. the new Android Marshmallow brings a floating toolbar that appears when you select text, allowing you to cut, copy or paste directly from there without need to go to the top bar of the app
Hotspot 5GHz. Android Marshmallow can create access points to mobile Internet where you can choose if you want use a frequency 2.4GHz or 5GHz
4K mode. in Android 6.0 apps Marshmallow may request a 4K resolution if the device supports. It could be an important step primarily for Android TV
New manager RAM. Android 6.0 Marshmallow brings a management section RAM more detail – each app has the use of RAM . maximum and average
RAM consumption: Android Marshmallow also facilitates access to the control center of RAM, where you can see in detail how much RAM is consuming each app <. / p>
Restoration of Android smart devices: When you have activated the function of automatic backup, you can restore your phone or tablet with the same apps that you had installed earlier, as its order. In addition, you can also restore call history data and apps (such as some configurations and level of game in which you’d use Google Play Games). Passwords for Wi-Fi networks are restored, so you can reconnect to the same networks without having to select or enter your password again.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- On December 7, Google officially announced the Android 6.0.1 update., beginning their release for that users with the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus Player, Nexus 9, Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) to update Android version.
- These are the main new features of Android update 6.0.1:
- More than 200 new emoji
- Support for bada 12 T-Mobile LTE for Nexus and Nexus 6P 5X
- mode do not disturb “until the next alarm”
- open the app from the camera when you press the power button twice on the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus 7 (2013)
- the bar with navigation buttons change Android tablet. Instead of being focused, button recent apps is in the lower right corner and buttons back and Start in lower left corner
- Corrections in the operating system to provide improved performance and safety
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the new Android Marshmallow is available from the week of Oct. 6 for the Nexus 6, Nexus 5, Nexus 9, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus Player and other devices.
the update Android Marshmallow reach other devices in the coming months.
Conclusion
Android Marshmallow is not as drastic as it was update Android L or Android Lollipop. Android Marshmallow, the interface is maintained with the Design Material and brings innovations that will not represent such a radical change in the experience we have in our phones and tablets.
However, the improvements brought about in depth the operating system, as well as new features such as Google ‘Now on Tap’ control permits apps and compatibility with USB-C and fingerprint readers make the new Android is an important refinement of the operating system Google with a virtual assistant will facilitate our lives, but not offering a whole new experience.
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