Android M is on the way (Android 6.0)
As Android Lollipop (Android L) already launched by Google that is Android’s version 5.0, now Google is planning to launch Android M that will be Android’s version 6.0. The name of Android M is not declared yet it may be Android Milk Shake, Android Muffin , Android Mint etc.
Android Lollipop up gradation is going on in many Manufacturers and service providers , as of now only 10% devices approximately received the Lollipop update. This is the major drawback in Android devices that update is based on carriers and manufactures that should be based on centralized as Apple’s iOS and Microsoft Windows that first update will be released by OS providers not as manufactures.
What new features we can expect in Android M –
As still Android M new features not disclose by Google officially but there are not of rumors on web about Android M. One must expected feature is that Android M will also supports automobiles. It is also shown as coming soon on Android Auto web page, where it is mention that “Android Auto was designed with safety in mind. With a simple and intuitive interface, integrated steering wheel controls and powerful new voice actions, it’s designed to minimise distraction so that you can stay focused on the road .”
In future may be from next year cars will come inbuilt Google’s Android OS so there is no need to even plug in your mobile phone, all tasks like Navigation through Google Maps, Music, call etc. can be controlled from car steering wheel and also from car’s music system that is come with Android OS.
Better Security –
Google recently introduced a “find my phone” feature to Chrome, and a “kill switch” option in Android 5.1 to make stolen phones useless, and now it seems like it will include one-touch login for supported apps in Android M. In Android M it is expected that users to log in to all of the supported applications on their Android devices without entering a password.
Better Notifications-
Notifications are going better and better on every new Android update, in Lollipop update users are annoyed that there in no silent mode we hope in Android M it may again come in come back. Also there may be option to choose selected apps to do not show, show header only or full notifications on lock screen as per requirement. Now in Lollipop you have only option to show, do not show notifications or hide sensitive information option.
Android M expected release date –
There is no official announcement made by Google it is expected from rumors on internet that Android M could be unveiled at Google I/O 2015, and maybe even released in the fall or early winter alongside the rumored Nexus 5 (2015).
References –
http://www.androidpit.com/android-m-release-date-news-features-name