10 must know features of Marshmallow for Android

Every year, Google releases an update of the Android operating system that has several new features or fine tunes the features that are already present. The company has already rolled out the preview build of Android N and there are plenty of speculations around what it might be called.

However, most people are still looking forward to the Android 6.0 Marshmallow to show on their phone. If you are wondering when you will be able to enjoy this update, well that completely depends upon the make of your smartphone. Also, since the update was rolled out sometime ago, here's sharing with you a list of top 10 features that makes it worthwhile.

Type-C USB

Type-C USB makes your connections extremely fast and it is considered to be the next big thing. It is so fast that it can charge a Nexus 6P in just two hours, much faster than your conventional cables.

Android Marshmallow comes equipped with built-in support for USB Type-C, so you can benefit from the speed as long as you have the connection in your smartphone.

Google Now on Tap

Regarded as the biggest and the coolest change, Google Now on Tap is perhaps Marshmallow’s iconic feature. Marshmallow allows Google Now to go through your apps, which ensures that any extra information is just a second away.

When you open Google Now inside any app, it will read the screen and give you any interesting information as a pop up.

Personalized lock screen

With Marshmallow, you can now personalize your lock screen by using the textbox just under the lock screen clock. This feature allows you to write important reminders and motivational quotes right on your lock screen. Handy, isn’t it?

Doze

Doze is a feature in Android Marshmallow that adjusts the activity of the apps depending upon the usage of the smartphone. In simpler terms, if you do not use your phone throughout the day and it is just lying in some corner, Marshmallow will pause the activity of all apps to save the battery.

Fingerprint scanner

Even though fingerprint scanners have been used in Android phones for some time, Android 6.0 is the first OS that uses it properly. In this version, you can use fingerprint sensors to log into apps like Evernote, and while making payments.

System UI Tuner

One of the biggest problems with the current Android OS is the fact that the status bar can get quite crowded. With Marshmallow, you can now choose the information that you actually want to see on the status bar.

App permissions

Gone are the days when you absolutely had to give Android apps permission to access everything. Android Marshmallow allows developers case-by-case app permissions, this ensures that you have a control on the things that you disapprove.

Chrome customs tabs

The Chrome Custom tabs in Marshmallow ensures that you don’t have to switch between apps when you want to browse the internet. This makes your experience of browsing the web smoother.

Better editing

If you are tired of going to the top of the screen for clicking cut, copy, and paste buttons, there is a good news for you. Android Marshmallow sees to it that these options float directly above the word or words you have selected.

Improved app drawer

Marshmallow comes with a new and improved layout for your app drawer. Now instead of scrolling sideways, you can go to the app that you are looking for by just scrolling down vertically.

Source: techgig.com