Google has revealed what the M in Android M stands for: Marshmallow. The Android 6.0 update, set for release this fall, was first previewed at the company's I/O conferencein late May. But as it's done before, Google held off on announcing the fullnameto build anticipation around the software. It's safe to say the companywent with the obvious choice. Sorry, M&M's fans. And if you've ever wondered how those Android statues on Google's campus are made, this video offers a behind-the-scenes peek.And we have Marshmallow, folks!

Repeat, we have marshmallow!pic.twitter.com/7ne07U86nG— Brandon Jones (@Tojiro)August 17, 2015Along with finalizing the name, Google has also released the finished version of its Android 6.0 SDK and athird (and final) Marshmallow software preview that can be loaded on Nexus devices.


"The preview images are near final but they are notintended for consumer use," Google said in a blog post. "Remember that when Android 6.0 Marshmallow launches to the public later this fall, you'll need to manually re-flash your device to a factory image to continueto receive consumer OTA updates foryour Nexus device."Guess who’s excited for the arrival of Android M?


(Moreexcitement coming soon:http:///KPn4OWvoom#natandlo)pic.twitter.com/7oQOR6WIDp— Android (@Android)August 17, 2015Android


Marshmallow includes a simpler approach to permissions (while giving users more granular control over what information apps can access), Google's new Android Pay mobile wallet platform, USB Type-C support, and a number of tweaks and improvements throughoutthe operating system. It succeeds Android 5.0 Lollipop, which brought significant user interface and visual changes to the software last year.It's believed that Google is working ontwonew Nexus smartphones that will be used to showcase Android 6.0Marshmallow —

one from Huawei, and a Nexus 5 sequel from LG that leaked over the weekend. Both phones are likely to include built-in fingerprint scanners, as Android 5.2 now natively supports the security measure as a way to log into apps.Update August 17th 1:25PM ET:


The article has been updated to reflect thatAndroid M's official version number is6.0, not 5.2.

this is the funniest name of android

Am expecting the M to be"Margarati or Masala or even Meatpie"hmmmmmm.

Fundango:
Am expecting the M to be"Margarati or Masala or even Meatpie"hmmmmmm.

meatpie lol

Ok

I can't exactly say I've been waiting for this, but a new number means a lot. Seems like yesterday when it was 2.3.

6.0. My next phone MUST support OTA. Not another Tecno. It's been good, but not enough. I've been left behind at 4.2.

I love the permission manager. Will really be useful. USB Type-C hasn't quite caught on, but this will definitely help the move.

Ok. What's new in this next upgrade?

Fundango:
Am expecting the M to be"Margarati or Masala or even Meatpie"hmmmmmm.

Lol @meatpie. But honestly, absorbing this new M name ain't gonna b an easy job o compared to earlier versions.

Android 4.4.* was the windows 7 of Android, then android 5.*.* was the windows 8 of Android with alot of fails and bugs, Android 6.*.* is the windows 10 of Android comming to save company before it starts to fail

Na 2020 tecno users go use this one.

Youngpo413:
Na 2020 tecno users go use this one.

lol bro u harsh o.

Google always use the name of candies and sweet confectionery for their mobile OS (android ).I'm not surprised anyways. Who knows what the name of the next version would be?........... Alphabet with their creativity.

Android Mint (M) should be the next gig.

Youngpo413:
Na 2020 tecno users go use this one.

See person way dey use borrowed phone dey form.

and i thought it would be Mango.

Talking about something you know nothing about for jokes. smh

Youngpo413:
Na 2020 tecno users go use this one.

mechanicaldummie:
and i thought it would be Mango.

or maggi

So they choose names based on sweet foods abi.

Them for just come nigeria come ask for suggestions na!.

Kitty Kat for be Kuli Kuli
Lolli pop for be Liki Liki
This Marsh Mallow for be Moi- Moi

It's "marshmallow" o......not "marsmallow"

Funny name

Babysho:
It's "marshmallow" o......not "marsmallow"

thanks its a typo i'll correct it

mechanicaldummie:
and i thought it would be Mango.

no, na moi moi

vanity

See Android M ooo

Guys, still dey drown for kit-kat when android L don dey become old

If you dey use jelly bean, forget it, you don sink reach the bottom of the ocean

Promking:
See Android M ooo

Guys, still dey drown for kit-kat when android L don dey become old

If you dey use jelly bean, forget it, you don sink reach the bottom of the ocean

What of gingerbread?

Borwe:

What of gingerbread?

lol the person must be staying with zeus on mount olympus.

Promking:
See Android M ooo

Guys, still dey drown for kit-kat when android L don dey become old

If you dey use jelly bean, forget it, you don sink reach the bottom of the ocean

i nerver dream to enter ics talkless of jb.

WAS EXPECTING MILK CANDY 6.0 LET DEM NAME THE NEXT NUGGET

I wil just stick with calling it Android M. Marshmallow seems like a mouth full