Google optimizes the Android M – 99mac

Google gives Android an energy boost with the new version Android M, which provides inter alia better access controls for apps, longer standby time and supports fast USB Type-C.

During the conference Google I / O show sökjätten the next version of the mobile operating system # Android. The sequel to the Lollipop known so far only Android M and will be launched later this year, but a beta version is available now.

Android 5.0 Lollipop who came last year gave a new design in the form Google’s design language “materials design”. It hangs with even Android M, which will be similar to its predecessor but offers new features and better performance. According to Google chief Sundar Pichai is the year the system back to the roots, with a focus on improving the stability and usability.

The changes include a new system for appars jurisdiction, where users themselves can approve or deny various apps jurisdiction, such as the camera or access to location services, from case to case. This is similar to how Apple’s iOS system works, but is different from previous versions of Android where users may accept the permissions when apps are installed.

More efficient rest

Android M contains a new feature called Doze, who will manage the system background tasks efficiently. A motion sensor to determine when the phone is not in use, and then turn right battery consuming features. According to Google’s technical director David Burke extends the standby time significantly, up to double the time påjämfört with Android Lollipop on a tablet like the Nexus 9th

Android M will also include the new payment system Android Pay, which replaces the previous Google Wallet. Developers WILL NOT be able to build in support for Android PAY into their own apps. Android PAY will also have native support for fingerprint readers on the devices that have this.

Finally, the Android M native support for the new connection USB Type-C, which, among other things, appeared in Apple’s notebook Computer Macbook. This will give the devices faster charging, and also allows an Android phone charge other devices through the gate.

Developers can already download a beta version of Android M going to do on the models Nexus 5, 6 and 9 and Nexus Player. A sharp version will be released later this year, but no date was not revealed.