Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow News & Update: Sony Officially Released System Update For Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact

Sony officially released the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for Xperia Z2 (D6503), Xperia Z3 (D6603) and Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803). The system update comes with a build number 23.5.A.0.570, which is the same Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow beta release.

6.0.1 Marshmallow Update

According to NDTV Gadgets360, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update has new firmware for Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact. It comes with the new 2.0.0 camera user interface and the February Android security patch.

However, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update is only applicable to Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact but, will soon come to other Xperia devices. Also, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update will be available in US, Latin America, Middle East, North Africa, Russia and Ukraine as of the moment.

Different Camera Modes

PC-Tablet reported, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update also allows its users to choose between the different camera modes, video or manual by just simply swiping. Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update employs the use of sliders by adjusting the brightness and other structures in real time.

Improved Features and Settings

Android 6.0.6 Marshmallow update also has improved privacy settings and a smart battery life. Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update also has a new home launcher with 10.0.A.0.10 version that shows the search option in the app tray with the exclusive messaging unit that can share the users' activity with their friends, contacts and app lists.

Sleep When Not in Use

Sony, on the other hand, added Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update with a support for Doze that will make Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact automatically sleep when unused. Google Now is now enabled in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update with its available data on the screen.

Beta Program

Meanwhile, Xperia Blog noted that Sony only rolled out Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact as part of its beta program. This might be because of Sony's attempt to reveal Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update in a timely manner.

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