Moto 360 (2015) to get Marshmallow treatment

For second-generation Moto 360 users, you’ll soon be getting Android Wear’s latest update as they’ve started rolling it out to the wearable device. Motorola posted a changelog for Moto 360 (2015) that introduces features like Doze, new wrist gestures, improvements on general performance, and support for granular app permissions. It also supports six new languages including Cantonese, Dutch, Indonesian, Mandarin, Polish, and Thai. The update even adds support for Android Wear for speakers but the Moto 360 doesn’t have speakers on board so don’t expect it to speak to you.

Source: Motorola | Via: Android Central

Fix found for missing "Do not disturb" alarm feature on Android

Android 5.1 Lollipop users have the option of controlling notifications with “Do not disturb until next alarm” option. However, said feature was removed when Android 6 Marshmallow was introduced. It was re-introduced in Android 6.0.1 update. But now it looks like it’s gone again. A Reddit thread points out that some users even saw it disappear while they were using the phone. According to Android Central, it seems to be happening to the Nexus 6P. But the Reddit thread points to the Nexus 5X.

An update on Reddit though claims it has to do with the date, “People figured out it had to do with the date. Change your date to past the holidays and it will reappear. Why Google did this... I don't know.” Anyway, if you’re one of the few who has the latest Android build, it’s best you know about this in case you miss an important alarm because of it.

Source: Reddit + Android Central | Via: The Next Web

Google tests out new login that replaces your password for your phone

Google has started limited testing of its new password-free login feature. It made its first appearance when the Marshmallow API was unveiled at Google I/O this year. According to reddit user named Rohit Paul, the new feature would need a compatible device like the Nexus 6P. You have to authorize your phone to log into your account. And then when you sign into your Google account on your computer, you type in your email and then you’ll get a message on your phone to allow the login. If you hit yes, the computer will log into your Google account without you having to input a password. It works similar to how two-factor authentication does except you don’t have to input a code into your PC when you receive a notification on your phone.

Source: Reddit | Via: Cult of Android 

Take easier screenshots with the Google app

Taking screenshots is a bit cumbersome on Android. You’d have to press the power and volume down button at the same time. A new update from Google lets you just use your home button to take the screenshot for you. It’ll even take out the notifications bar and have a share button so you can easily send the screenshot to yourself or someone else. However, this only works with Google’s Now on Tap, which means you need to have Android Marshmallow running and you have the latest Google app.

Source: Lifehacker