Sony Mobile has confirmed that Xperia Z4 Tablet is bound for the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. The most sought-after update in Android history is expected to come to the tablet before the year ends.
It is confirmed that Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet will receive the Android 6.0 Marshmallow software as the Japanese tech giant revealed last October 6 a list of lucky devices to get the update through a post on its official blog site. Sony Mobile posted its roadmap for Marshmallow following a series of revelations from a mobile carrier and phone manufacturers like Samsung, Google, Motorola, LG and HTC.
With this, it is assured that Sony fans will be getting their phones updated very soon. The tech firm however has not released the exact date of roll out and that is fans should be looking after.
Meanwhile, some unfortunate Xperia devices are doomed to Android update's end of journey as they were excluded from the list like Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact and Z Ultra. According to tech analysts, the roadmap list unveiled by Sony Mobile is just initial to give privilege to newer devices.
It is subject to additions. In fact, Sony Mobile stated that that the company is working hard to take along the major Android software update to as many of its devices as possible and as quickly as it can.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow brings in key features, allowing users to work out greater control over app permissions; purchase easily and securely with fingerprint support and Android Pay; experience enhanced battery-life through Doze; and redesigned App Drawer.
Google Now becomes smarter. It recognizes diverse contexts, offers answers and aids users take action.
Apps Permissions provides users better control of the permissions of downloaded apps. Users are given the choice to assent to or reject permissions entirely. It is important to take note that Permissions are required the first time users try to use a feature, not at the point of installation.
App drawer has an all-new design. It now scrolls vertically instead of horizontally against white background. It also shows four most recently used apps across the top of the menu.
Fingerprint support brings device uniform support for fingerprint scanners devices running Marshmallow. Fingerprint functions to check purchases, unlock phones and purchase and shop in real-life or in the Play Store.
Mobile payments like American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are now supported. The update also brings Google Pay.
With Marshmallow, power and charging expands device up to two times longer standby time using Doze. It makes use of motion detectors to control device when not in use. It also diminishes background processes, while begins alarms and informs users of priority notifications even when using Doze.
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