Marshmallow is coming soon to your Xperia Z5. Photo: Sony

Sony has confirmed that it will bring Android 6.0 Marshmallow to its latest Xperia Z5 series handsets next month. Its rollout will begin on March 7, and customers in the U.K. will be the first to see it.

The Xperia Z4 Tablet and Xperia Z3+ are also on the company’s update list for March.

Samsung Internet 4.0 in Marshmallow. Photo: Samsung

Samsung’s new Marshmallow upgrade includes a number of new features that aren’t immediately obvious after upgrading, so the company has highlighted them on its website.

They include a new web browser with fingerprint web login and improvements for Gear VR, “Cross App” split-screen mode for selected apps, and more.

“Be together. Not the same.” Photo: Google

Google takes a leaf out of Samsung’s marketing playbook in its latest Android ad, with a subtle swipe at Apple and the lack of choice you get when you choose iOS.

“Monotune” is part of the company’s “Be together. Not the same.” campaign, and it’s nothing short of brilliant.

Gmail on Android. Photo: Google

Gmail’s spam protection and intuitive message organization features make it one of the best email providers around, and now you can get it all without a Gmail address.

Google is making it possible to “Gmailify” third-party mail services so you get the best of what Gmail has to offer without losing your existing address.

The Freedom 251 doesn’t look like this in the flesh. Photo: Ringing Bells

Android has long been the best platform for smartphone buyers on a budget, and now entry to Google’s ecosystem is even more affordable.

Indian handset maker Ringing Bells just launched the new Freedom 251, an ultra affordable device that looks a lot like an iPhone, priced at 251 rupees — or about $3.67.