Next week Google will roll out Android 6.0 Marshmallow to existing Nexus devices

Google’s Android 6.0 Marshmallow will debut with the new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P the company unveiled at its annual fall event in San Francisco. Starting next week, the latest version of the operating system will be rolled out to the existing range of Nexus devices, including Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7, Nexus 9 and the Nexus Player. It will come installed in the forthcoming Google Pixel C tablet.

“Android’s diversity is why it’s become the most popular mobile platform in the world, and the latest version, Marshmallow, takes Android to a new level of performance,” said Google.

Instead of a visual makeover, Android 6.0 Marshmallow brings major refinements to ensure better user experience. Google highlighted features like Now on Tap that will provide users with helpful information without navigating through various apps.

Now on Tap will monitor the usage pattern of the smartphone’s owner and come up with suggestions that should result in a better user experience. It will basically integrate Google search and voice interactions into the individual apps; scan content displayed on the screen and provide contextual information.

The latest update will bring with it better power management with the Doze mode that should greatly increase battery life. The device will enter a sleep mode once it’s not in use, thus stopping all background processes, reports The Verge.

Additionally, the USB Type-C port will ensure super fast charging and the device will even display how fast it’s getting charged on a charging indicator. With Apps Standby, infrequently used apps won’t contribute to battery drain.

The built-in fingerprint scanner will help owners of Nexus devices use the smartphone for making payments through Android Pay. It will ensure easy and secure access to the smartphone. The upgrade will also bring better memory management with Track Memory.

Marshmallow will also refine Android’s apps permissions. It will give users the capability to accept or deny access to any app in the initial stage of installation. A user will be notified and his permission asked every time an app tries to access any personal information like contacts, location and so on.

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