Tests show that a feature in Google's Android M OS dramatically improves battery life on supported devices.
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Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update for HTC One M8 and One M9 Up for Improvements
HTC's One M9 and One M8 are ready for the latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update before hitting Android M this fall. Although Android M was first revealed by HTC launch, fans and users are optimistic they will see a glipmse of 5.1.1.
Android M Coming to HTC One M8 with Sense 7 User Interface This Month?
Android M is confirmed to hit HTC One M8 with the famed Sense 7 user interface. According to reports, Android M update will come to One M8 this month but is it the real truth for Google and HTC? More details here.
Android M Released for Developer Preview; Power Solution Confirmed for Additional Features
Google previews new platform with various area performance even though rumors spread of Nexus 7 being removed from lineup.
Huawei says ‘Yes’ on making Google Nexus 2015 alongside LG, but device sales in the West may be affected
Huawei confirmed that they are "working closely with Google" to develop a new Nexus device, verifying previous rumors of a Huawei-made Google Nexus 2015.
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Google Android M has Doze and App Standby as one of its winner features. On the other hand, Apple iOS 9 has Rootless and Trusted Wi-Fi. Each mobile operating system offers unique benefits. However, will the company’s respective OS winner features win the hearts of the majority?
The efficiency of Android M’s Doze mode was tested in a Nexus 5 for 4 days. The test revealed that the feature can potentially make the battery life last for 13 days.
Android 5.0-5.1.1 Lollipop status update for Google Nexus, Motorola Moto, HTC One and Desire, Samsung Galaxy, Huawei, LG, Sony Xperia, Asus Zenfone and Padfone, OnePlus One, and Oppo Find 7.
Dave Burke reveals 6 key areas that Android M would be focusing on in order to improve core use experience upon its release around Q3 2015. In Google’s I/O event, M is set to enhance app permissions, web experience, app links, mobile payments, fingerprint support, and power and charging.
Apple’s iOS 9 will only have limited features in order to have a “big focus on quality,” while Google’s Android M is designed to “focus on quality end-to-end.” A table shows the comparison between the “qualities” that each mobile OS focuses on.
2015 LG and Huawei Google Nexus devices are expected to run Android M. Features that could be included are App Ops, fingerprint reading, “Doze” mode, USB-C port, and Google Now on Tap.
Swedish fingerprint sensor firm Fingerprint Cards said it had cooperated with Google on fingerprint recognition in the new Android software platform, as the U.S. software group looks to boost the use of fingerprint sensors on mobile phones.
Android M is set to improve battery performance and RAM usage as well as bringing the fingerprint authentication. The mobile operating system will be run by 2015 LG “Bullhead” Nexus 5 and Huawei “Angler” Nexus 6.
Google’s Android M is going to bring fingerprint authentication that would enable users to log in to all supported applications on Android devices without a need to enter a password, which is similar with Apple’s Touch ID in their iPhones. This is expected to be included in the Google Nexus 2015 smartphones.
