Android Marshmallow: Copy of iOS9?
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Android Marshmallow: Copy of iOS9? |
Before
we start this article, we want to clarify a point that we are not supporting any
OS, i.e, Android Marshmallow or iOS9. We believe that both have some awesome
features and a unique fan following.
We
heard of the news, i.e, about iOS copying Android features, but with the recent
launch of Android Marshmallow (Android 6.0) it seems that the Google is on the
other side of the table – with lots of features of Android Marshmallow matching
or you can say resembling like iOS9, shows Google is inspired by the iOS
features.
In
this article, we will talk about five features which Android Marshmallow copied
(as resembles) from Apple iOS9.
Android
Pay: Copy of Apple Pay?
Google
has kept Google Wallet a side and decided to introduce a new payment method
called “Android Pay”. Android Pay looks similar to Apple Pay, wait it’s not
only name. Android Pay gives you option to upload your credit card information
and uses NFC technology to conduct transactions at pay terminals. Android Pay also
helps you to authenticate your transaction with fingerprint. Yes, you read it
correct, fingerprint Authentication, sounds similar to Apple’s Touch ID,
correct!
Fingerprint
Scanner: Copy of Touch ID?
Apple
has introduced Touch ID back in 2013, since then it is securing the users
iPhones. With Android Marshmallow, Android has introduced the fingerprint
options in their OS. With Marshmallow, finally Android users will be able to secure
their phone with the help of their fingerprint. This feature will also play a
vital role in Android Pay.
There
are some significant manufacturers like Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, who have
given the option of fingerprint scanning and security in their mobiles, but it
was never a part of Android OS. Here also it seems they are inspired by Apple.
More
control on App Permissions: It was a part of iOS!
In
the earlier version of Android, users give or deny the permission at the time
of installing the Apps. In Android Marshmallow, user will get notification
every time apps access the hardware of your phone, like Camera, Location, etc.
you can allow access according to your need.
If
you are an Android user, you will be able to control this permission grant for
each app by following below step:
Settings
> Apps> Gear icon > App permissions
Access Voice Search from Lock
Screen
Android
Marshmallow gives you an option where you can Access Google Now’s voice search
directly from lock screen. This feature is also a copied part of iOS from early
days. Now Android users will be able to enjoy the voice assistance just by
swiping from the lower left corner of the lock screen.
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Allow repeat caller in DND
DND
is one of the great feature available for the Smartphone users, for there
private time. However, sometimes emergencies do occur at any time, Android Marshmallow has added the option to
allow Repeat Callers to come through under its DND sections – earlier this
feature was only available for the iOS users.
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