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Smartphone manufacturing companies are constantly rolling out new updates, patches to keep themselves ahead in the ongoing rat race. Taking one step ahead of its Marshmallow rollout for Sony Xperia Z5 in Japan, the homegrown company Sony has now finally started rolling out Android 6.0 Marshmallow update to its latest flagship Xperia Z5 other variants across the globe.
As per the latest media reports that also gets confirmed from the company's end, along with Sony Xperia Z5, its other variants Sony's Xperia Z5 Premium and Xperia Z5 Compact are also in the pipeline to receive the new firmware build 32.1.A.1.163. To avoid confusing the users, the company has explicitly specified that Android v6.0 is rolling out to the users and not Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The update as of now is available only on the international variants, but soon might be rolled out for all. As per the company, Over-the-Air (OTA) updates are country and time specific hence users must check for the new software by accessing Settings >> About Phone >> Software Update and must update their handsets over Wi-Fi to avoid data overages.
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Looking at the changes in the newest update, it features a new home launcher, it does not include Google's security patches released last month but adds other native Marshmallow features. Though Sony has missed out on the Stamina Mode in the latest firmware release, however, the presence of the Doze (a battery saving feature) in Marshmallow fills the void. Some other native features of Android Marshmallow includes revamped app permissions, Google Now on Tap feature; Android Pay mobile payment system, and new fingerprint APIs for developers among others. The new update also brings new camera interface that lets the user switch between modes and customizes settings with simple gestures, Xperia Messaging with in-app stickers and allows direct sharing to instantly share recent contacts, app lists, and activities with friends.
One more report that is being surfaced is that along with the new update, Sony might release a new software patch on its legacy Xperia devices and the company to avoid rumors has also released a complete list of smartphones that are eligible for the Marshmallow update which enlists the name of Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia M5, Xperia C5 Ultra, Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia C4.
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