Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is a version of the Android operating system developed by Google, Amazon, and the Open Handset Alliance. It was first unveiled at the Google I/O conference in May 2015, and was officially released on October 5, 2015, for Nexus devices, with other devices receiving the update later. The development of Android 6.0 Marshmallow involved collaboration with various companies, including Samsung, HTC, and Motorola Mobility, and was led by Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google. The new version of the operating system was designed to improve the overall user experience, with contributions from Microsoft, Facebook, and Twitter.

Introduction

Android 6.0 Marshmallow introduces several new features, including a new permissions system, which allows users to control what permissions are granted to each app, similar to the system used in iOS and Windows Phone. This feature was influenced by the work of Apple and Microsoft Research, and was designed to improve the security and privacy of user data, in collaboration with Verizon Communications and AT&T. The new version also includes a feature called "Doze," which helps to improve battery life by putting the device into a low-power state when it is not in use, similar to the power-saving features in Windows 10 and macOS. Additionally, Android 6.0 Marshmallow includes support for USB-C and fingerprint recognition, which were developed in partnership with Intel and Qualcomm.

History

The development of Android 6.0 Marshmallow began in 2014, with the first preview version being released in May 2015, at the Google I/O conference, which was attended by representatives from IBM, Cisco Systems, and Oracle Corporation. The preview version was available for Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and Nexus Player devices, and allowed developers to test their apps on the new version of the operating system, with support from GitHub and Stack Overflow. The final version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow was released on October 5, 2015, for Nexus devices, with other devices receiving the update later, including those from LG Electronics, Sony Mobile, and Asus. The release of Android 6.0 Marshmallow was accompanied by the release of new Nexus devices, including the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, which were developed in partnership with Huawei and Google.

Features

Android 6.0 Marshmallow includes several new features, including a new permissions system, which allows users to control what permissions are granted to each app, similar to the system used in iOS and Windows Phone. The new version also includes a feature called "Doze," which helps to improve battery life by putting the device into a low-power state when it is not in use, similar to the power-saving features in Windows 10 and macOS. Additionally, Android 6.0 Marshmallow includes support for USB-C and fingerprint recognition, which were developed in partnership with Intel and Qualcomm. The new version also includes a feature called "Now on Tap," which provides users with contextual information and actions based on what they are doing on their device, similar to the features in Google Now and Microsoft Cortana. The development of these features involved collaboration with Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter.

Security

Android 6.0 Marshmallow includes several security features, including a new permissions system, which allows users to control what permissions are granted to each app, similar to the system used in iOS and Windows Phone. The new version also includes a feature called "verified boot," which helps to ensure that the device is booting with a legitimate version of the operating system, similar to the secure boot features in Windows 10 and macOS. Additionally, Android 6.0 Marshmallow includes support for full-disk encryption, which helps to protect user data in case the device is lost or stolen, similar to the encryption features in iOS and Windows Phone. The development of these security features involved collaboration with NSA, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security, as well as Symantec and McAfee.

Reception

Android 6.0 Marshmallow received generally positive reviews from critics and users, with many praising the new permissions system and the improved battery life, similar to the reception of iOS 9 and Windows 10. The new version was also praised for its improved performance and stability, with many noting that it was one of the most stable versions of Android yet, similar to the stability of Windows 7 and macOS Sierra. However, some critics noted that the new version did not include as many new features as they had hoped, similar to the criticism of iOS 8 and Windows 8.1. The reception of Android 6.0 Marshmallow was influenced by the reviews from CNET, The Verge, and Wired, as well as the feedback from Google+ and Reddit.

Updates and derivatives

Android 6.0 Marshmallow has received several updates since its release, including a major update in December 2015, which added several new features and improved performance, similar to the updates for iOS 9 and Windows 10. The new version has also been used as the basis for several derivatives, including Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, which was released in December 2015, and Android 7.0 Nougat, which was released in August 2016, and was developed in partnership with Samsung, HTC, and Motorola Mobility. The development of these updates and derivatives involved collaboration with Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter, as well as Intel and Qualcomm. Category:Android versions