Google has finally confirmed that the new Android version 6.0 will be out soon. Since it's already on the letter 'M', the developers decided to give it the nickname Marshmallow. The mobile OS was first introduced during the Google I/O conference that happened in May this year. A statue outside the Googleplex campus has been put on display suggesting what the Android OS will be called.
Aside from giving it a name, Google also launched its final Android 6.0 SDK and has also began to roll out the third Android Marshmallow preview to Nexus devices. Then again, the tech giant cautioned users in their blog post that the preview images are still not fit to be installed for ordinary users and would therefore not recommend to have the operating system be installed just yet. Even if the operating gets released on the said time frame, Google advised that installing the new Android version would require additional steps.
Once Android 6.0 Marshmallow officially comes out, it should bring about new features, one of which is the granular app permissions that most iPhone users are familiar with. According to one source that already has the latest developer preview of Marshmallow, Android 6.0 users can make data and app sharing more secure. In fact, they have provided a few tips on using it.
Other features also include support for the USB type-C connector as well as support for Android Pay, which is apparently Google's response to the Apple Pay. This enables users to make their payment using your Android smartphone.
Aside from the Nexus devices, Android Marshmallow SDK could also roll out to other selected devices from Huawei as well as on a Nexus 5 sequel from LG that would likely have built-in fingerprint scanners since Android 5.2 is fully compatible with the security measure as a way to log into apps.
While it is still under development, further changes may happen and more features could be added to the Adroid 6.0 before it becomes available to the public.
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