Google finally announced the successor to Lollipop update in late September and it sounds even tastier.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow has been released and it will already have started arriving to a number of Nexus devices (which get updates directly from Google). The rest of the non-Nexus devices will have to wait for some time for the third-party manufacturers to enjoy the update. However, it is certainly something to look forward to!
There are many updated features. Along with fine-tuned app permissions with less of a need to cater to frequent request permissions, Google Now has new predictive powers. There are new features to improve battery life like App standby and there is fingerprint scan availability! (Who doesn’t want that?) There are plenty of other small improvements like improved copy, cut paste and a darker theme. You will discover more as you go, let’s not spoil the fun for you.
Following is the list of phones set to receive 6.0 Marshmallow update:
These are the first devices to get the update, which is on its way. However, Google sends the update out in stages, so it might be several days or even a week or two before Marshmallow arrives on them.
Samsung has not yet commented on update schedule but it usually takes a few months to push the updates. The good part is that all of its flagships do eventually get the latest update. So even If you don’t own the latest Galaxy phones which have been confirmed, you will get Marshmallow at some point. These devices are set to receive the update according to a list uploaded by T-mobile.
HTC has tweeted that they will begin the Marshmallow rollout to these devices before the end of the year while One M8 and M9 are getting top priority.
There haven’t been any availability details as yet, but according to a blog post by the company, they will work fast but won’t push the upgrades out until they are ready.
Sony has released an official list containing the above mentioned phones. They mention that they are working hard to bring the update to as many devices as possible but have not set a time frame.
According to a list uploaded by T-mobile, these LG devices are preparing to deliver a software update in the first wave.
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