This iteration of the mobile operating system, released by Google, is commonly known as Marshmallow. It followed Android Lollipop and preceded Android Nougat in the operating system’s developmental timeline. One distinguishing feature of this system was the introduction of granular permission controls for applications, granting users more precise control over what data apps could access.
The release of Marshmallow brought improvements to battery management through a feature called Doze, which intelligently put devices into a sleep state when idle to conserve power. Furthermore, it enhanced the user experience with features like Google Now on Tap, providing contextual information based on what was displayed on the screen. This version also addressed previous security vulnerabilities and optimized overall performance for devices utilizing it. Its historical significance lies in its advancement of user privacy controls and power efficiency in the Android ecosystem.