Meet ‘Marshmallow’: Google’s Next Version of Android Gets a Name

Meet ‘Marshmallow’: Google’s Next Version of Android Gets a Name

One other notable detail is the final Android 6.0 SDK, which allows developers and OEMs to begin working on software that targets Marshmallow and utilizes its new features.



The Search Engine giant, Google has firstly announced the plans for Android M, the latest version of the mobile operating system at its I/O developer conference in May, 2015. This is version 6.0 of Android, but the API level is 23, meaning it’s the 23rd distinct development platform version since Android launched.

Google has not confirmed a specific release date for Android 6.0 Marshmallow, although Eason’s blog post mentions that the OS “launches to the public later this fall”.

You all can enjoy the new update which is quite interesting, but start it only after reading the worthy things we want to mention here.

Not only did Google release the Android 6.0 SDK, the company also updated the Android Support Library to v23. Head to the Android developer preview site and download the images depending on the device.

Final Permissions User Interface – we updated the permissions user interface and enhanced some of the permissions behavior.

Google revealed the name of Android’s new operating system and it is another sugar rush-inspired name – Marshmallow.

Android M will also introduce native support for fingerprint sensors and security authentications. When your device becomes eligible to receive the update you should be able to see a system update notification. The company recommends that people releasing a Marshmallow compatible app roll it out as a beta test first before deploying an update to all of their users. Both phones are likely to include built-in fingerprint scanners, as Android 6.0 now natively supports the security measure as a way to log into apps.

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