Every time there is less for Android Marshmallow is a reality in the market, but in the meantime new details that it offers thanks to the use of the third trial version continue to be known. And two have just been known that have to do with the design offered by the new iteration of Google that, without being spectacular novelties, does add usability to its new development. We tell you.
The first of the novelties that have been known from Android Marshmallow it has to do with the animation that appears when you run the volume control. The existing slider for the sound now appears normally, but if you click on the inverted arrow on the right, using an animation more related options are discovered.
In this way, it is possible to manage sections such as the volume of the sound that you want to have when the device's alarm sounds and, also, that corresponding to the music that is played. The fact is that in a much simpler and more attractive way -because of the animation seen in the image that we leave below-, more sections of the sound are controlled in Android Marshmallow. A minor addition, yes, but one that is very useful.
Easier to find an app
The second appearance in the new test version of Android Marshmallow is in which in the list of applications, when you scroll this, a side guide appears in which it is indicated the letter from which the developments that are being sought begin. In this way, searching faster for a specific application is a real option now. Undoubtedly, this will be greatly appreciated by users who have a lot of software installed on their device. By the way, the design of the balloon that contains the letter in question is correct and stains little.
Well, these are the new options in the design section that are included in Android Marshmallow and that had not been seen before. They are not big additions, always waiting for the Now on Tap functionality to work completely, but what is certain is that with the new version of the operating system, small interesting improvements are included. These add up to a improved RAM management and, also, that energy consumption is more controlled.
Runtime Permissions and Privacy
Marshmallow incorporates a permissions manager that allows you to grant or revoke sensitive access at runtime (camera, microphone, location, contacts, SMS, phone or calendar). This provides more control for the user and simplifies updates by not accepting everything at installation.
Battery Saver: Doze and App Standby
The system introduces Pickups, which reduces background activity when the device is idle, and Standby App, which limits syncs of rarely used apps. The result is a more efficient consumption without giving up key notifications.
Fingerprint and app backups
Native support is added for fingerprint authentication in unlocking, purchases and payments, in addition to automatic backups of application data to facilitate restorations when changing or resetting the device.
Adoptable and USB storage
With the adoptable storage, microSD cards or USB drives can be integrated as internal memory to install apps and move data. In addition, the default USB mode prioritizes the safe load, having to authorize file sharing manually.
Productivity and daily use
Now on Tap contextualizes what you see on screen to offer useful cards with a long press. Also coming Direct Share to share with frequent contacts in one touch, a new text selection with more accessible actions (copy, paste, translate) and a File Browser basic integrated into Settings.
Advanced settings and apps
El System UI Configurator allows you to customize quick settings and display the battery percentage in the icon, in addition to a Demo mode for captures. In Applications, controls are added special permits (draw over other apps, change settings), default apps y app links to open URLs in your native app.
Performance, memory and security
The panel Conference proceedings Allows you to review RAM usage by time period and by app, helping to detect processes that consume more resources. It also displays the security patch level of the device and support is added USB Type-C, in addition to representation mode 4K on compatible hardware.
Camera, TV and connectivity
The service is optimized camera prioritizing foreground processes and enabling the gesture double-press the ignition to open it quickly. In Android TV It is possible to reorder and uninstall apps from the home screen. In terms of connectivity, there are improvements such as Hotspot 2.0 and optional Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi scanning to refine location.
All in all, Android Marshmallow not only polishes the interface with useful details like the animated volume control and the alphabetical guide in the app drawer, it also adds platform pillars like granular permissions, smart battery saver y advanced configuration tools that elevate the daily experience.