Android device updates: Marshmallow updates headed to Moto 360 watches, AT&T G4

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Published 12 Feb 2016

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Unlike with the world of phones, Android updates come pretty quickly to Android ar watches. The latest example is the various models of the Moto 360, which are already getting the latest Android ar build announced just a week ago.

It was an otherwise slow week in update l, but things are going to heat up soon with new phones coming at Mobile rld Congress. This will hopefully free up some engineering time to crank out Marshmallow to all those neglected hsets.

Each week, we compile all the major software updates to hit the Android ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, Android ar smartwatches, Android TV devices. Making sure your device is running the latest available software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features with fewer bugs gaping security holes.

Android ar

Moto 360: The Marshmallow build of Android ar is on its way to the current former generations of the Moto 360 as well as the Sport model. I was able to trigger it on my second-gen 360, so if you head to Settings > About > System Updates you should be able to see the update. The latest version of Android ar includes new gestures voice support for messages. 

Motorola has published release notes for the Moto 360 SportMoto 360 (second gen)  Moto 360 (first gen).

AT&T

G4: Android 6.0 is finally headed your way. The changelog notes support for AT&T’s video calling is wrapped into the update. AT&T also says you’ll need to be connected to -Fi to download the new software.