After announcing the Android M in May lots of rumour and speculations started about what M stands for? Finally we have got the answer for it, The next major update to Google’s mobile operating system is called Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Android 6.0 MARSHMALLOW
Unlike Android Lollipop, which released with a number of enticing features, the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update is largely aimed at delivering stability and performance improvements. However, the update will bring new features like Android Pay, Tap on Now, new app permissions model, built-in support for fingerprint scanner, Web Experience, Android Pay, App links, as well as support for the USB Type-C standard. The new Android update also offers native support for the 64-bit ARMv8 architecture. It also includes a new feature called Doze which is all about the smarter management of power in the device.
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The developer preview of Android 6.0 Marshmallow is released for Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player. The company has also released the “near-final” SDK version of the new operating system for developers. However, Android V6.0 is expected to roll out for public first in Nexus devices later this year.
“Whether you like them straight out of the bag, roasted to a golden brown exterior with a molten centre, or in fluff form, who doesn’t like marshmallows? We definitely like them,” wrote Jamal Eason, Product Manager, Android in the blog post. “Since the launch of the M Developer Preview at Google I/O in May, we’ve enjoyed all of your participation and feedback. Today with the final Developer Preview update, we’re introducing the official Android 6.0 SDK and opening Google Play for publishing your apps that target the new API level 23 in Android Marshmallow.”
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