marshmallow

Android is pretty good with multitasking via the speedy recent apps button. You can jump between apps and web pages pretty quickly with this feature. There is also a hidden feature within Android 6.0 Marshmallow which should make multitasking even better. The new multi-window feature allows you...

The quickest and easiest way to update to the latest and greatest version of Android for modders is to just flash a new Rom based on the latest stock image via recovery directly over whatever firmware you are already running. There is now a Rom for the Nexus 5 based on Marshmallow stock! You...

The stock images for Marshmallow were released only a few days ago. Developers are already starting to release custom roms based on the official MRA58K stock image! These roms are prerooted so you don't have to worry about flashing a modified boot image. Roasted Marshmallow 1.0 is one of the...

The official Marshmallow update is available from Google for many Nexus devices. One device that has been left out is the Nexus 4. This is really no surprise. You can expect Google to update your Nexus device for about two years. Who knows maybe an official update to 6.0 will come for the Nexus...

Just like that Cyanogen begins work on CM13. With every new version of Android comes a new version of Cyanogenmod. We are only one week past the official release on Marshmallow, and this time around Cyanogen has jumped on development quickly. The move to Lollipop was slower going as the CM team...

It appears that current owners of the Moto X Pure have been receiving invites thru Motorola's Feedback Network for a soak test...could this be an update to Android 6.0 or just some simple update to Lollipop. The Moto X Pure is the newest device from Motorola that can be bought unlocked and...

Another awesome Nexus Toolkit by Mark Skippen allows users to do pretty much anything you would ever need to do with a Nexus device. Mskip has already updated all of his supported toolkits for Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has already added place holders for both the Nexus 6p and Nexus 5X. The...

The Nexus Root Toolkit by Wugfresh is the most comprehensive and easy to use tool for modding your Nexus device. With the tool you can easily set up your ADB and Fastboot environment (ie you don't have to do the full sdk install on your own), it guides you through the process of installing...

For most of us the need to root our devices is not as urgent as it once was. Most people who rooted back in the day basically did it for a free hot spot. Hot Spot is included in most tiered data plans these days. Others rooted to overclock their cpu which is no longer necessary thanks to high...

If you have been able to install the latest and greatest version of Android, Android 6.0 Marshmallow, to your Nexus device you are probably waiting on a root method. A beta method is now available thanks to the work of ChainfireXDA! He recently informed us that he had passed the torch on to...

While the Nexus 6X and 5X won't ship for another few weeks Google has already released the official Android 6.0 Marshmallow update to several devices. These have been released in the form of stock images hosted on Google's developer site. Some devices are receiving the update over the air. If...

The above video shows off the official Easter egg from the latest and greatest version of Android, 6.0 Marshmallow. What do you know Google's version of flappy bird is back and this time instead of lollipop obstacles you get Marshmallow obstacles. Other than that not much has changed.

If you are beginning to get a bit anxious for the Marshmallow official roll out you will be happy to know that our sources are giving us a date of October 5th. This is when you can expect an official OTA update from Google for your Nexus 5 or Nexus 6. Google is set to show off the new Nexus 6P...

The dev community comes through again! A year ago the LG G3 was one of the first devices to run Android Lollipop. As it turns out they may be one of the last to run Android 6.0 Marshmallow. This is what happens to devices. As newer devices come out older devices drop down the priority list, and...

Google Now On Tap is the awesome new Android feature that was demoed way back at Google IO that we have still yet to see on our devices. It has finally made its way over to the Android 6.0 Developer Preview 3. This means that if you own a Nexus device with the preview build you can install the...

A mini map is the perfect way to navigate through your favorite level on Call Of Duty. What if you could have a mini map to navigate through your life?! Now you can. Developer "Flyview" created an app that does just this. MiniMap gives you a small resizable app that will float over your current...

The easiest and quickest way to bring a stock look and feel to an Android device with an OEM skin is to add the tried and true Nova Launcher. Many launchers came before and even after, but Nova has been the cream that has risen to the top. They have been able to stay relevant with updates...

One of my least favorite apps on my Verizon devices has to be that annoying Verizon SMS app. It has to be the bloatiest sms app of all time. After I receive my first text message I remember the app is set as the default text message app, and find myself grabbing an alternative app. Most Samsung...

Getting a fresh look to your homescreen is as easy as adding a custom wallpaper and custom icon pack. There are hundreds of custom launchers that give you the ability to change your icons. One of the coolest new icon packs around brings some Android Marshmallow icons to your handset. The...

The only thing that we have official from Google so far on Android 6.0 is an announcement that Android 6.0 is marshmallow, a lawn statue, and a developer preview. Marshmallow won't be available to the public till later in the fall. Good thing that some developers are already getting busy...