Google names Marshmallow as the official treat for Android 6.0

August 17, 2015

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At Google I/O 2015, Android M was introduced to the world. The software has been available in the form of a developer preview so that the team behind Android can work out any issues before launch later this year, but among the only things unknown about Android M were its version number and name. Would it be Android 5.5 or 6.0? Would it be called Milkshake or Marshmallow? Today, Google debuted Android M's official version number and name.

The latest version of Google's mobile operating system will be known as Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Guess who’s excited for the arrival of Android M? (More excitement coming soon: https://t.co/KPn4OWvoom #natandlo) pic.twitter.com/7oQOR6WIDp

— Android (@Android) August 17, 2015

Coinciding with the reveal of Android 6.0 Marshmallow is the arrival of the developer preview's final edition. Developers are now able to use the official Android 6.0 SDK to create apps that are designed specifically for the twenty-third API level in Marshmallow. This allows developers to take advantage of Android's new permissions that include dedicated fingerprint support and the new Doze power saving mode.

A release date for Marshmallow was not specified by Google; however, the company does say that a “consumer launch” is coming this fall.

Source: Android Developers Blog

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