It has been confirmed by Sony Mobile that Sony Xperia Z5, the tech giant's flagship smartphone for 2015, will be receiving the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update via over-the-air release. The much-anticipated Android update in history is expected to roll out to the smartphone before 2015 concludes.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow will be rolling out officially to Sony Xperia Z5 devices as Sony Mobile has revealed a list of lucky devices to receive the update on its official blog site. The list posted last October 6 was Sony's roadmap in response to the string of revelations of other brands about their release plans of Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Google, Samsung, LG, HTC and Motorola have pre-empted Sony about their update plans.
However, the Japanese tech giant has not dropped a release date of the official rollout but this is what fans should be looking out for. According to analysts and Android experts, the update should come before 2015 comes to a halt to keep up with other device manufacturers' up-to-date updates.
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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