Google Android’s latest iteration Marshmallow is in the process of being rolled out across different makes and carriers. The new Samsung S7 comes with the software installed and it is available for all Moto X handsets. Other brands are rolling it out in stages, including HTC, Huawei and Sony. Before the software becomes ubiquitous, here are some of the best features in Google’s Android 6.0 Marshmallow that will make your life easier. This is a continuation of a previously published story. To read the other hidden features go to The best hidden features on your Android smart phone – Part 1
Can’t remember where you left your phone? If you type “find my phone” into Google on a computer, tablet or laptop it will make your phone ping and show you where it is. To activate the feature you need the Android Device Manager, which you can visit online or download an app for. In the manager add your Google account to your phone (you can set your phone to lock and erase if it’s stolen in this section). Then activate the option to see your device’s location in Android Device Manager.
If you’ve forgotten your phone you can still access your messages, photos, and other information by logging into your device on a friend’s Android phone. Simply log in as a guest user. You can also add users so that you can share your device without having to share all of your information.
It can be really annoying when you’re in the middle of a conversation and you need to look information up quickly, but have to exit from messages and head to your browser app to get help from Google. Android Marshmallow’s Now on Tap tries to solve this issue by offering related information and links, based on its understanding of your texts. To get the Now on Tap information, tap and hold the home button and it will pop up with information relevant to your conversation. If you’re talking about going to the cinema it should pop up with information about the film and links for where to book.
To read the next part of this story series, visit The best hidden features on your Android smart phone – Part 3.