It has been confirmed that Sony Xperia Z5 Premium will be receiving the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update through official over-the-air (OTA) after Sony Mobile released a list outlining the giant's roadmap for the biggest update in Android history. Sony promised Marshmallow will bring its new features, functionality and improvements.
Sony Mobile revealed that the 2015 flagship phone, Xperia Z5 Premium will be getting the Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The news came from Sony Mobile's posting on its official blog site last October 6 after a series of revelations from other smartphone brands like Motorola, HTC, Google, Samsung and LG.
However, there is no official word yet from the company as to when it will roll out the Marshmallow update. According to reports, release date might fall in December 2015 or early in 2016.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow will bring 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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