Sony Xperia Z5 Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update Coming Soon Despite Delay Rumors

By Staff Writer | Jan 20, 2016 04:13 AM EST

Amid the emerging speculations of the Android 6.0 Marshmallow's imminent delay release to some select devices, Sony stood firm in pushing the biggest known update to date to Xperia Z5 phones. According to latest reports, Sony is up for the much-anticipated release beginning February.

Sony Xperia Z5 smartphones are up for a good fight as the Android 6.0 Marshmallow has been confirmed anew to be pushed to the devices despite rumors on imminent delays. There have ongoing reports that Xperia Z4 Tablet units will not receive the Marshmallow upgrade in February, following a revelation from an Australian mobile operator that some bugs have been found out during the test on the device.

Many believed that what happened to Xperia Z4 Tablet might not happen to Xperia Z5. However, Sony as the primary responsible for promoting best quality experience to its consumers is reported considering precautionary measures to halt unexpected turnouts in this update.

As per recent reports, Xperia Z5 are poised to receive Marshmallow in February. Nevertheless, mobile phone owners still have to wait for the official statement of the Japanese giant.

As the majority would know, Android 6.0 Marshmallow will come out with a fingerprint support, improved Android Pay, overhauled app drawer, power-saver called Doze and Now on Tap, among many others.

  • Fingerprint support will give phones support for fingerprint scanning devices which functions to confirm purchase and unlock phone.
  • Android Pay expands to more mobile payment methods like American Express, Visa, Master Card, and Discover.
  • The app drawer gets a new look with vertical scroll on a white backdrop. Top four most recently used apps can be seen across the top of the menu.
  • Doze is a powerful feature in itself as it saves battery's power. It uses motion sensors to detect the activity of the device, especially when it is idle. It puts it off as well as the apps running in the background.
  • Now on Tap is new addition to Google Now. This makeover brings more accurate and user-friendly suggestions based on contexts.

Meanwhile, the first version of Marshmallow brings a ton of bug fixes and an updated set of emojis. 

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