Google to Roll Out Android 6.0 Marshmallow For Nexus Devices Next Week

By Vigneshwar
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Search engine giant, Google has unveiled its new products including the most hyped Nexus flagship phone - Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. Also, the Google has announced, that it will start rolling out its latest OS version Android 6.0 Marshmellow from next week.

Google to Roll Out Android 6.0 Marshmallow For Nexus Devices Next Week

Anyhow, the company didn't mention the exact date, the devices including Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player will receive the OTA update.

Google has launched the Android software update dubbed as Android 6.0 Marshmallow few months back. This Android Marshmallow brings in lot of improvements, which give more control over to improve performance.

Google to Roll Out Android 6.0 Marshmallow For Nexus Devices Next Week

App Permissions: This features will let users pick and choose which permission will an app have during installation. In addition to that, users can also manage all their app permission in settings. Google has also urged the developers to design their app, that they prompt permission request during installation.

Google to Roll Out Android 6.0 Marshmallow For Nexus Devices Next Week

Now on Tap: Google announced a new feature called 'Now on Tap' for Google Now, which basically show contextual information by long pressing on the home button. This feature will offer contextual information based on what you are doing with just a click or by voice command.

Google to Roll Out Android 6.0 Marshmallow For Nexus Devices Next Week

Android Pay: Google introduced a new payment initiative called Android Pay. This features will now allow users to pay using their Android smartphone in stores using the NFC (Near Field Communication) or in-app that supports payment.

The Android Pay will securely store details of credit card and other payment-related data on the smartphone and creates a virtual card similar to the Apple secure tokens.

Google to Roll Out Android 6.0 Marshmallow For Nexus Devices Next Week

Fingerprint Support: Until now selected OEM's have fingerprint scanning technology on their smartphone. But the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow will support the fingerprint feature at the API level, which means developers can now add fingerprint API to their apps.

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The native fingerprint support for Android Marshmallow will enhance the Android Pay for users to confirm the payment with their fingerprint. In addition to that, this feature will allow users to sign-in or authenticate on apps or unlock device without the need of password or pin.

Google to Roll Out Android 6.0 Marshmallow For Nexus Devices Next Week

Auto Backup and Restore: Google also brings one of the most useful features for Android Marshmallow. The auto backup and restore for apps feature will get all apps backed up automatically to Google Drive. Google confirms that the automatic app backup will occur every 24 hours.

This feature will allow users to signing into their Google account on new Android device or on a device after a factory reset to recover all their app and app settings.

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