The four devices can be updated to Android Marshmallow v6.0 via the PC Companion or through Push Notification
Sony has started rolling out the Android Marshmallow v6.0 update for the Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact, Z2 smartphone, and Z2 tablet. The devices can be updated via the PC Companion, or through Push Notification on the device. Some of the new features that come with the Marshmallow update include enhanced privacy settings, a new camera interface, Xperia messaging, and Direct Share.
Enhanced privacy settings will allow users to manage and control data permissions for their apps, while the new camera interface allows them to switch between modes and customise settings with gestures. Xperia Messaging will give users access to in-app stickers, while Direct Share will let them share activity with friends. The Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact, Z2 smartphone, and Z2 tablet were all launched in India in 2014. All four of these devices were launched running Android KitKat v4.4. The company also noted that the Marshmallow update is already available for the Xperia Z5, Z5 Premium, and Z3+ smartphones.
Besides Sony, a number of other smartphone manufacturers have also started to update their devices to Marshmallow, with the latest being BlackBerry. The company recently updated its Android-powered Priv smartphone to Marshmallow. The update improved many of the features of the phone such as DTEK and the physical keyboard
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