Android 6.0 Marshmallow update is now slated to roll out on Sony Xperia devices like Xperia Z5, Z4, Z3, and M5. The said firmware upgrade will bring new features as well as enhancements to the Sony smartphones.
According to Neurogadget, some users of the Xperia Z5, which arrived preinstalled with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, have received the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA update. As of the moment, the Marshmallow update is rolling out to Z5 owners in Turkey, but the firmware is expected to reach the Z5 Compact and Z5 Premium models soon.
A Sony Xperia Turkey fan page has posted on a social networking site that the upgrade was finalized three weeks ago and it's accessible for the Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact and Z5 Premium units. Meanwhile, the update for the Xperia Z3+ is reportedly in "Final Stage". Nevertheless, the Japanese tech company hasn't confirmed yet that the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update is rolling out to the Xperia Z5 handsets. Based on the support page the flagship handset is still running on Android 5.1 Lollipop.
Meanwhile, Gospel Herald reported that the second batch of Sony devices which are slated to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow update are Xperia Z4 Tablet, Xperia M4, Xperia C4, Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia 2 Tablet, Xperia M5 and Xperia C5 Ultra.
Last week, Sony has confirmed that the Xperia M4 Aqua, which runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, will jump directly to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, skipping the Android 5.1 Lollipop update. But the company hasn't specified the exact schedule.
Upon upgrading to Android 6.0 Marshmallow firmware, users will experience the new "Voice" API and "Assist" API, the Google settings app and the new "Direct Share" feature and an associated app will be used as direct targets.
The Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS also brings new power management programs called "Doze" and "App Standby". It also brings a native support intended for fingerprint recognition for selected devices, which will be useful to Android Pay. The said software will also carry in support for USB Type-C, microSD, and reverse charging.
Furthermore, the Sony Xperia handsets that will obtain the Android 6.0 Marshmallow can start availing the Google Now on Tap feature. It will offer shortcuts for searching added contextual information and distributes it at any turn.
Although there are still no specific details about the Android 6.0 Marshmallow release schedule on the Sony Xperia handsets, it is hoped that the firmware upgrade will arrive soon.
