Android Marshmallow is the latest operating system announced by Google in the middle of 2015. Here’s a quick recap of the most important features in the latest release:
- App Permissions: Google has made it easier for users to refuse or accept permissions to apps when they’re being updated. In addition, they can modify the permissions that they need or accept changes when downloading an app update with new features.
- Android Pay for mobile payments: Google has revamped its mobile payments capability to rival that of its competitors – Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. Android Marshmallow will ease transactions for its users. All they have to do is tap their phone on a terminal with a NFC-based payment mechanism.
- Google Now on Tap: This is one of the best Android features and has gained more prominence in Android 6.0. With the help of Google Now, a user can look up contextual information on anything after doing some quick research on any application.
- Fingerprint Support: Fingerprint technology has become increasingly popular in the last few years. In Android 6.0, Google has added advanced systematized fingerprint support. Smartphones with fingerprint sensors are the latest trend and a must have for enhanced security. They are useful for not only payment authorization through Android Pay, but also add an extra security layer to the device.
- RAM Management: Apart from the new features discussed above, Android 6.0 comes built-in with an updated RAM manager that is located in the settings menu. Users can check and analyze details like the percentage of RAM being used by apps, for what duration and the free space available.
These are just some of the top features in Android 6.0. Leveraging this popular OS will surely benefit developers and users alike. Are there any other excellent features you have come across?
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