Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is officially getting the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update via over-the-air release. The sweetest Android update in history is expected to come to the tablet before 2015 ends or early in January 2016.

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is confirmed to get the Android 6.0 Marshmallow through official OTA as the tech firm unveiled last week a list of smartphones and tablets to receive the update through a post on its official blog site. Sony Mobile posted a roadmap for Marshmallow following a series of disclosures from phone manufacturers like Motorola, Samsung, HTC, Google and LG.

Xperia Z5 Compact owners can rest assured that their phones will be getting the update as soon as the giant announces. The tech firm however has not released the exact date of rollout and that is fans should be looking after. Some unfortunate Xperia devices meanwhile are doomed to Android update's end of journey as they were excluded from the list like Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact and Z Ultra.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow brings in key features, allowing users to work out greater control over app permissions; purchase easily and securely with fingerprint support and Android Pay; experience enhanced battery-life through Doze; and redesigned App Drawer.

Google Now becomes smarter. It recognizes diverse contexts, offers answers and aids users take action.

Apps Permissions provides users better control of the permissions of downloaded apps. Users are given the choice to assent to or reject permissions entirely. It is important to take note that Permissions are required the first time users try to use a feature, not at the point of installation.

App drawer has an all-new design. It now scrolls vertically instead of horizontally against white background. It also shows four most recently used apps across the top of the menu.

Fingerprint support brings device uniform support for fingerprint scanners devices running Marshmallow. Fingerprint functions to check purchases, unlock phones and purchase and shop in real-life or in the Play Store.

Mobile payments like American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are now supported. The update also brings Google Pay.

With Marshmallow, power and charging expands device up to two times longer standby time using Doze. It makes use of motion detectors to control device when not in use. It also diminishes background processes, while begins alarms and informs users of priority notifications even when using Doze.