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The new Android version is officially called Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has been available since the third quarter of 2015. But which devices can expect the Android 6.0 update? An overview

Android 6.0 Marshmallow update list

We have put together a list that smartphones and tablets Android 6.0 update. – officially confirmed or not – received. This list is regularly updated as more becomes known about Android Marshmallow and the devices to be updated to this version of Google’s operating system

Between brackets when the update to be rolled expected.; However, keep in mind that this can still change the future. Google gradually rolls out each update, which enables you to receive it later. Also, your provider and the manufacturer of your device will affect the speed with which firmware updates are available. Sometimes users need a so-called branded device (a provider) have more patience.

Would you already get a taste of Android 6.0, you can download the Google Now Launcher. This includes not all new features like Google Now on Tap and vertical scrolling app drawer. However, the launcher gives an impression of the look and new wallpapers of Android Marshmallow. Google Now Launcher is also a good replacement for the default launcher on your Android device.

The Android 6.0 update list was updated on April 10.

Google

Nexus devices Google is the first to feature the Android 6.0 update. The following devices have been updated to Android Marshmallow.

• Nexus 5X (running standard Android 6.0)
• Nexus 6P (running standard Android 6.0)
• Nexus 6 (rollout started)
• Nexus 5 (started rolling)
• Nexus 9 (rolling start)
• Nexus 7 (2013) (initiated deployment)
• Nexus Player (rolling start)
• Older handsets (uncertain)
• Google Play devices (rolling start)
• Android One devices (roll started)

Motorola

The Motorola devices run an almost stock version of Android, making them relatively quickly updated to Android 6.0.

Samsung

Samsung has confirmed that updating the latest flagships from manufacturer to Android Marshmallow. However, we also expect to receive many high-end smartphones and tablets Update 2014.

LG

As you can see below, LG’s most recent (high end) models updated to the latest Android version.

Sony

Sony has announced that the following are updated smartphones and tablets to the new Android version.

HTC

HTC provides its flagships of 2015 and 2014 of an update. Btw you see when the new Android version is expected to be rolled out.

BlackBerry

BlackBerry has so far released only one Android smartphone. Btw you see as the start of the rollout of the new Android version is expected.

OnePlus

Huawei / Honor

Asus

• Asus PadFone S (second quarter 2016)
• Asus Zenfone 2 (second quarter 2016)
• Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe / Special Edition (second quarter 2016)
• Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (second quarter 2016)
• Asus Zenfone selfie (second quarter 2016)

Nvidia

• Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 (rolling start)
• Nvidia Shield Tablet (roll temporarily suspended)
• Nvidia Shield Console (beginning 2016)

Acer

if and when Acer are devices will update to Android 6.0 is not known.

Wolfgang

Wolfgang can updates not guarantee its smartphones, making it not plausible that the current appliances receive an update to Android Marshmallow.

This brings the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update

Android Marshmallow introduces a many improvements that are visible and less visible. The main points we put below for an overview.

• Android is more energy efficient by Doze , a smart power-saving mode
• Ability individual app permissions to approve or reject
• Google Now on Tap feature uses the context of your screen for relevant information
• Standard support for Android Pay and fingerprint scanners
• support for USB c on smartphones and tablets
• Simpler options for adjust the volume
• Handy flying pasteboard for cutting and pasting into text
• Adoptable storage : you can add memory to an sD card to the internal storage
• Various bug fixes and stability improvements

Android Marshmallow video review

the video below we talk you in a minute or three about what’s new in Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Check also our extensive Android Marshmallow review for more information about this version of Android.