Marshmallow could be the sweetest Android jump in history with a laundry list of major enhancements from the previous Lollipop upgrade and a bunch of fresh treats all brought by the latest Android confectioner.
Slated for a worldwide rollout beginning in September 2015, Android 6.0 or Marshmallow will give fans both tweaks and all-new features like never before. Now on its third and final developer preview, Android 6.0 shows you advanced and competitive software features that Windows, iOS and Oxygen OS have been already giving to its patrons.
As shown on Google's 2015 Nexus 5 and 2015 Nexus 6 smartphones used as testers for Android 6.0, here's a list of what you can expect from the Marshmallow update starting next month.
Efficient Battery Saver
You think only Windows and iOS can pull off a battery saver? Android 6.0 Marshmallow is adding to its roster of enhancements its battery saver named Doze. Like being more personal and customized, Doze brings the power to wisely manage battery usage of your phone by automatically turning it on. This way, the battery saver moves itself to clean up what is running in the background to save some power. Those apps in idle he will stop as well whenever open.
Easier Apps Permission
Considered having a major overhaul from its previous version, apps permission are updated to become more convenient for users by using more controls available. This app also allows users to save more battery than expected.
Search Bar on App Drawer
A search bar on the app drawer? Yes, that is what the app drawer can boast for this update. With the new search bar, users can now easily scour his phone for apps that he wants to launch. With Android 6.0, scroll bar is also brought back on the app drawer.
Manageable Status Bar
Who doesn't want a status bar free from clutter? Now you can experience double happiness with your status bar by clearing it up from unnecessary icons. Idle apps here can now be automatically removed. To do this, go to Settings > About phone. Tap the About phone seven times then proceed to Developer Options.
App Linking
A new feature on the block, app links allows users to be redirected to the URL's page by simply clicking a link from a particular location. Called Intents, user will be notified if he intends to visit that page when the link is clicked.
Personalized Chrome Tabs
The latest version of mobile Google Chrome for Android phones gives users the chance to view how many times he visited a particular app and site. The update also comes with more options in color, fonts, and more.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow also comes with supports to Android Pay, a cardless mobile payment service, fingerprint scanner, and USB Type-C. Although not every Android user can benefit from it, Google promises some who have qualified devices will surely enjoy it.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow will be available to devices like Samsung Galaxy, Sony Xperia, LG G, Motorola Moto G, E, and X, Google Nexus, HTC One, and more.
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