During the months of April and may, I have been telling more about updates to Marshmallow and that, in recent months, some manufacturers such as Sony, have walked the accelerator when it comes to their terminals, to provide either tablets or smartphones, the last member of the Android family. All this on the eve of the launch of the N version expected later this year and in an attempt to get to give a larger share to both software in the short term. On the other hand, also I have been telling more about the salient features or rather useful, of both platforms to facilitate the experience of users as possible.
In the list of firms that are providing their models of the sixth major version of Android, we have Samsung is that South Korean giant was leaving something behind when it comes to equipping Marshmallow in their devices. Then you have more on all models that they are receiving the update in recent days and try to see what the causes and consequences of its implementation and also, how can benefit to the public of this technology.
A tricky start
With the first versions of Marshmallow attended, as is often common in all operating systems, to various situations that at first, gave a very discreet reception: on the one hand, failures in some of the basic functions of the software. For another, errors from the manufacturers themselves that had an impact once again, in a normal implementation of the interface in them. All of this has slowed down its definitive implementation due to the need of time to fix it all and offer greater stability. However, it should clarify that this has not been a setback suffered only by Samsung, but that other companies around the world have also been forced to postpone updates.
The role of the operators
In the consumer electronics sector, as we have mentioned on other occasions, they come into play multitude of actors. Consumers and firms own are the main. However, operators also have part of the responsibility of providing the terminals of the latest versions of the software since they are the ones that also receive source code of the operating system so that they can modify and add features own.
How come update?
Once again, the reception of this version of Android will take place gradually. All indications are that terminals that should incorporate the update will be the last released by Samsung. In the case of the Galaxy A5 and A7, has already taken place the last step with the software sending operators, so that its availability will be immediate. On the other hand, in other models in the series as the A9, will have to wait until the end of summer to be able to access it but it is also confirmed that you will get this support.
Where can we see it?
To their arrival will take place progressively, the regions that land also are will be expanded gradually. In the case of Europe, we can already see it in Germany, from where will jump to the rest of the continent over the summer. On the other hand, in the United States it is also available. In addition, will be the point of arrival in America, from which will be extended to other countries in the area.
The Galaxy Tab S2, a special mention
Finally, we highlight the special situation in which is this tablet which, with its different versions, has been one of the best selling and best host since its launch at the end of 2015 to the present day. In the case of this model, the Galaxy Tab S2, we have witnessed an incorporation of series of Lollipop that gradually have been added minor modifications in recent months. However, there are differences in terms of the arrival of Marshmallow since, while in the terminal of greater size, the 9.7 inch, already opened the possibility of downloading software to the users of the areas mentioned above, in the case of the 8-inch model, we will have to wait a little longer. It is important to clarify that this last terminal will also receive update.
As you have seen, Samsung is also incorporating the latest version of Android in their Terminal most quickly. After learning more about the dates of arrival to these devices, do you think that it is a late arrival that however, in the long run will be beneficial because it can help reduce the fragmentation of Android, and concentrate more users N and Marshmallow? Do you think that the South Korean firm has been late and that this can make you play with certain disadvantage? You have available more information as for example, how other companies like Sony and Nvidia are dealing with the update of its terminals so you can say to yourselves.
The article following updates to Samsung Marshmallow drip was published in TabletZona.