Android 6.0 Marshmallow update will definitely roll out to LG G3 smartphones soon, as the tech giant has revealed a source code of the software for the device. According to a report, the revelation of the source code implies that test release will most likely follow.
LG G3 is being geared up by its manufacturer to receive the official Android 6.0 Marshmallow build via over-the-air (OTA) update. According to trusted tech site Phone Arena, the Marshmallow software will kick off releasing to G3 devices before the year 2015 ends. As expected, Poland is the launching market of the new build and will commence in other parts of the world right after.
Back in November, it was reported that the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update will begin to roll out in between December 16 and 18 for versions in the Polish region.
The source code is a confirmation that the South Korean company is gearing up for the Marshmallow roll out. The code was posted on LG's developer web site, emphasizing that devices with model number D855, the international version of G3, might receive the update first before anything else.
Official rollout should come in stages, which might cause delay for some depending on the carrier and the location.
G3 is LG's flagship smartphone for 2014 and is one of the most popular devices in the mobile market to date. It rocks a 5.5-inch display made of IPS capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1440 by 2560 pixels. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, a 2 GB of RAM, an expandable 16 GB internal storage and 13 MP main camera.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow brings in the new power saving feature called Doze, improvement for Google Now with Now on Tap, and a more convenient Android Pay.
Doze Mode monitors the device's activity and puts into a deep sleep when unused to prolong battery life. Google Now on Tap offers a more accurate and more useful recommendations based on the users' possible scope of interest. By press holding the home button, Google Now awill show up with its recommendation.
Android Pay gets an extra expansion. By just a simple tap, users can make purchases without the need to launch another app.
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