Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update Confirmed in Q2 2016

By Staff Writer

Oct 26, 2015 09:05 AM EDT

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is officially releasing to three models of Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 tablet. An official list was released by the South Korean tech giant for the expected time of arrival of the Marshmallow, it will come to the tablets in April 2016.

Samsung has outlined its roadmap plans for the Android 6.0 Marshmallow software and three versions of Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 have been qualified for the upgrade. April 2016 is not the official date yet but previous reports already pointed out the upgrade will be hitting these devices in April 2016 but the list's official declaration is by the second quarter of 2016.

Being the biggest Android update, Marshmallow is now in development for the device wherein the device manufacturer integrates its own software with Google's. Afterwards, testing phase will come if Marshmallow development is successful. Official roll out will begin to carry out if evaluation of performance to the Marshmallow upgrade is complete. However, it is up to the device's location or the carrier's discretion to when will the update be released.

Here's a complete list of Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 models to receive the official Android 6.0 Marshmallow software:

Models

Current Software Version

SM-T715 (LTE)

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

SM-T712 (3G)

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

SM-T710 (Wi-Fi)

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Android 6.0 Marshmallow software is taking a big leap. Menu actions in trays become slicker with less poppy action, an improvement deemed rivaling Apple's iOS software.

Meanwhile, users can instruct Google Now to find phone numbers and put them on the dialer without having to fiddle the phone. This feature can be disabled for those who do not want his/her content to be screened.

Marshmallow also has better battery, experience and power user features. It also allows more controls of apps and data.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow will also hit flagship phones Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6.

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