Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge units on Verizon are confirmed for the Android 6.0 Marshmallow upgrade and the device is now ready for the testing stage after development finishes off in October. Marshmallow will come in with major refinements.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is slated to begin testing to Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge under Verizon in November if development will be pronounced successful. The device has already been confirmed getting the software upgrade in the first quarter of 2016. According to previous reports, it will most likely come in January.
Testing stage will follow wherein Galaxy S6 Edge will go through Verizon's certification process. In this stage, assessment of Marshmallow's performance will also be evaluated. This is expected to begin in November.
Meanwhile, official release will kick off after testing succeeds. As per Samsung's official list, Android 6.0 will come in January 2016. However, for units under a carrier, release date will vary according to its discretion.
Galaxy S6 Edge units on AT&T has model number SM-G925V. All units are now running on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes with major updates in user interface, security, web experience, notification, battery life and system apps.
Google has also included Intelligent Prediction Engine to observe mostly used activities and create a tray of app shortcuts for immediate access to them.
With the more advanced Google Now feature, the app will read screen information and recommend information that users might be able to use-an restaurants, upcoming event, food guides, sorts of reviews, map location, celebrity news, tech advancements, how-tos, and so many more.
Marshmallow also comes with a support for fingerprint scanners. With Android 6.0, this feature is taken to a new high level. Whereas previously used only for authentication to launch a device, fingerprint can now be used in purchasing products online or in Play Store without having to input device password.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow also brings improvements in app permissions, app drawer, notification board, and so many other additions.
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