The new Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS update is expected to be rolled out to HTC One M8 phones as HTC vice president of product management Mohammed Versi confirmed that software testing has concluded.
HTC is set to release the latest update to its M8 device after an official statement in October that it will release the new OS within 90 days, as reported by International Business Times. Versi confirmed the news on Twitter saying, "HTC One (M8) unlocked owners! Great news, all testing has been complete and the update for Marshmallow will be sent out within 24 hours. Thx".
However, while the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow update is expected to arrive in HTC One M8 in the United States, Tech Times stated that other users from different regions might have to wait for a little longer to enjoy the new OS.
Also, as reported by iDigital Times, Versi was asked on Twitter in late November about when the new Android OS will arrive to the flagship, to which the HTC chief confirmed that it is expected to arrive this year, or sometime next year. "It's coming, unlocked version will be this year and carrier versions early next year", Versi stated. He also confirmed that the new OS will be released in M9 on the same time table .
Android Marshmallow is expected to bring several new features and app support improvements which include finger print sensor input support, faster Chrome Browser as well as the 'Doze' power-saving feature which is reported to lengthen the battery life of the device by automatically putting apps to sleep when the device is in 'sleep' mode. It also features an intuitive Now on Tap feature, more international dialects support, and auto back-up for Google Drive.
The new Android 6.0 Marshmallow update on HTC One M8 is only the beginning of installation of the new OS to several other devices. More updates about the new Android OS will be revealed in the coming months.
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