Android 6.1 Out by Mid-2016? [Release Date, Features, Download & Rumors]

Android 6.0 Marshmallow continues to try and cover as many devices as possible, but the usual slow pace at which it is being rolled out has slowly become noticeable.

With Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow already hitting the Nexus 6P as we speak, it seems that some people have diverted their attention towards the latest Android patch.

Newer devices are expected top get the update first with the older ones following. For some, making do with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop will have to do and recommended considering that it does come with important security patches for phone users.

As far as the Android 6.0 Marshmallow is concerned, everyone knows by now the features to expect. That includes better battery management, new permissions on apps and a slew of features that include Google Now on Tap.

Android 6.0.1, on the other hand, will give users over 200 new revamped emojis to use, as well as a new Google keyboard and visual changes that should render new navigation buttons as well.

The Android 6.0.1 update also comes with a double-tap power camera launch shortcut though Android Police singles out that this feature will only be available for the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 and Nexus 9.

With the Android 6.0 and 6.0.1 currently keeping the mobile phone owners busy, it may be perhaps time to look ahead at the next possible installment, the Android 6.1 OS.

Right now, everything is based on rumors though it does include an alleged release date which is by June.

If so, it would make sense since Google does hold its annual I/O event which could be the proper setting to reveal the next OS.

What is there to expect?

Phone Arena bares that Android 6.1 will be cleaning up the permission system which was the highlight of Android 6.0. Hopefully, the loopholes tied up to such will be ironed out by the time it starts rolling out.

Aside from that, there is already word on the update possibly offering devices split screen multitasking functionality. Of the rumors tied up with the Android 6.1, this seems to be something truly coming as revealed by the Google Pixel team via Reddit.

Now aside from those mentioned, there doesn’t seem to be anything major tied up to the Android 6.1 release. 9to5Google.com says that given the time-frame (six months) it may not be enough for developers to include a standout feature.

Despite rumors of an Android 6.1 release, it would be best to note that Google does not religiously follow annual cycles. And with that said, it may be wise to keep an open mind for now and perhaps pay more attention on when Android 6.0 M truly arrives for most handsets.