Android 6.0 Marshmallow's official over-the-air (OTA) update is finally rolling out to Google Nexus 5 smartphones after the software update was approved to launch. The much-anticipated Marshmallow update will give Nexus 5 owners several new features and improvements to their device.
T-Mobile begins rollout earlier today the Android 6.0 Marshmallow software to Google Nexus 5 and is expected to finish two weeks from now. The update was first hinted via a track list posted on the telecom's support page for software updates. The list was intended to track or monitor the present software status of Android 6.0 Marshmallow to a group of handset devices from Samsung, LG, HTC and Google.
As forecasted in the previous months, the biggest update in Android history will roll out to Nexus 5 aside from two other Nexus devices. Before coming to the "Complete" phase of Android 6.0 development, Nexus 5 went through a series of tests from the manufacturer's end up to the carrier, which took the update long to finish.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow will offer best-ever features and enhancements, as follows:
- Doze Mode. This new feature screens phone and puts into a deep sleep when unused to prolong battery life.
- Now on Tap. Google Now gets better function. Press holding the home button will show up Google Now and exhibits information based on current status or activity.
- Android Pay. By just a simple tap, bring up Android Pay and make purchases without the need to launch another app.
- Direct share. Share photos, links, news, files, etc. with selected contacts with ease and quickness.
- Simpler volume controls. Control ringtone and media volume spontaneously.
The Android 6.0 Marshmallow is also currently rolling out to Google Nexus 7 (2013) and Nexus 9 devices. Meanwhile, Nexus 6 owners can expect to receive the update anytime soon since the device is now under the testing stage.
Other devices confirmed for the update includes Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, HTC One M9, One M8, LG G4 and G3, among others.
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