An Introductory Note On Android's Marshmallow Version

The smartphone market is growing exponentially year over year and Android, in particular, has dominated the market compared to other platforms (82.8% share, 2015).

Android, from Google house is based on the Linux kernel and excels as the most popular operating system for general purpose computers that includes the desktop computers and the mobile devices as well.

The Android mobile devices are so popular that people look forward to new applications from the Android application development services along with the Google's tweaked Android version every year. Android Marshmallow is the biggest update from Google's mobile operating system and stands as the best version of Android.

Some of the interesting features available in Marshmallow version are briefed below.

1. Android Marshmallow comes with built-in Type-C support and is futureproof. It is quite fast and expected to be the most used connection in the coming years.
2. Android Pay facilitates the users to store the debit/credit card information on their smartphones and pay wireless for the goods and services in a quick and secure way.

Android Pay uses the virtual account number and keeps the detailed history of the purchase made through the app.

Further, the Android device manager remotely locks and wipe off the device in case of loss or theft.

1. Marshmallow accepts the memory card as the rest of the meWith the System UI Tuner, users can now add their battery percentage to the system tray, and choose which other things they want to be displayed there.
2. Google Now is pre-baked into all the areas of the operating system and comprehends better regarding the whereabouts of the user.
3. The Marshmallow comes with system UI tuner, that allows the user to customise the things/information that has to be displayed by shifting the unwanted to the system tray.
4. Google's Marshmallow allows to drift over the cut, copy and paste options then and there itself instead of going to the top of the screen as its previous version demanded.
5. The browsing experience is seamless with password and login storage option, and further, there is no need of application switch to browse the web.
6. The Marshmallow operating system allows the user to quickly view the apps that are using the camera, accessing the photos, location data and more.
7. The lock screen message could be personalized.
8. The phone uses motion sensors and doze off when not in the move and thus saves battery life.

Another important feature is simple and effective opening up of apps when clicked on the specific apps. These beneficial features of the upgraded version in Android has paved the way for Android App Development Company, India or elsewhere across the globe. The app developers must bring out more efficient apps to cater the growing demands of android smartphone usage.

The author is a mobile-freak and intends to flow her ink towards new development in the smartphone era. In addition, she is associated with companies that provide Android application development India.

The author is a writing professional. In addition, she is in touch with android developers, India to get a thorough knowledge with the new challenges involved in apps development.