Motorola releases first list of phones to receive the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update
Motorola has just released its first update list for the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. Announcing the news on its blog, the Lenovo-owned company has released a list of 11 devices – including the Nexus 6 – that are going to receive the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update in the coming weeks.
Announcing its plans to push out the Marshmallow update, Motorola also highlighted the main new features of the latest version of Android. Features like Doze mode, Now on Tap, simpler volume controls etc have received their own highlights.
- Doze Mode — This new feature monitors your phone and puts it into a deep sleep when it’s not being used, which can extend battery life substantially.
- Now on Tap — We love Google Now, and it’s improved in Android M. Simply long press the home button to bring up the Google Now feature and display information based on whatever you’re doing at the time.
- Android Pay — Android M allows you to bring up Android Pay with a simple tap and easily make purchases without having to open a separate app.
- Direct Share — Share your photos, news, links, etc. with your favorite contacts easily and quickly.
- Simpler volume controls — A more intuitive way to control ringtone and media volume.
Motorola says that it plans to push out the Marshmallow update to the following phones, in no particular order of priority.
- 2015 Moto X Pure Edition (3rd gen)
- 2015 Moto X Style (3rd gen)
- 2015 Moto X Play
- 2015 Moto G (3rd gen)
- 2014 Moto X Pure Edition in the US (2nd gen)
- 2014 Moto X in Latin America, Europe and Asia2 (2nd gen)
- 2014 Moto G and Moto G with 4G LTE2 (2nd gen)
- DROID Turbo
- 2014 Moto MAXX
- 2014 Moto Turbo
- Nexus 6
As usual, things and update schedules may vary from country to country and carrier to carrier. However, rest assured that if your phone is on the list here, it will receive the Marshmallow update.
