Moto G 3rd Generation : Android 6.0 vs Android 6.0.1

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 30, 2016       

Moto G 3rd Generation ( AKA Moto G 2015 ) comes with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and was updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow few months back . 

Recently Motorola rolled out Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for Moto G 3rd generation , which was the next huge update after Android 6.0 . 

Also Read - Motorola Moto G 3rd Gen : Lollipop vs Marshmallow


Android 6.0.1 comes with few changes over Android 6.0 Marshmallow . Though Android 6.0.1 seems to be last Marshmallow version , but it contains many major bugs ( which need to be fixed ) . 



So , In this post I will be pointing out the difference between Android 6.0 and 6.0.1 . 

Moto G 3rd Generation : Android 6.0 vs Android 6.0.1 -

Battery -

Android 6.0 Marshmallow Battery life vs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Battery Life

After Marshmallow 6.0.1 update the Battery life got terrible , Battery will be draining a lot faster than even Android 6.0 Marshmallow. I mean even Marshmallow 6.0 was eating A lots of battery over Lollipop . And 6.0.1 just came to make it more worse !

On Android 6.0 Marshmallow ,When Charged Battery to 100% , Battery lasted for 1 day, 1 hours, 3 minutes , After a normal usage .
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow , When Charged Battery to 100% , Battery lasted for 15 hours, 43 minutes , After a normal usage .

WTH ? Seriously ? Android 6.0.1 just made the battery life worst !

Dialler -

Android 6.0 Marshmallow Dialler vs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Dialler

The new Marshmallow 6.0.1 Dialler is almost same as Android 6.0 Marshmallow Dialler . There is nothing new but the Name Text is Appearing a bit Bolder .

USB Computer Connection -

Android 6.0 Marshmallow USB Connection vs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow USB Connection

Android 6.0 Marshmallow has a dark interface popup for USB connection option and Android 6.0.1 has a light interface popup for USB connection with some information about the type of connection ( PTP , MIDI , etc) .

Though This time you don't have to format your SDcard in order to access it from your Desktop .


Some other changes of Android 6.0 vs Android 6.0.1 includes -

• Calculator is improved with some additional option ( Inverse , DEG etc ) .

• Chrome app has been automatically updated .

• Double Tap Power button to access camera .

Pros and Cons of 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on Moto G 2015 -

Cons -

• Battery life is terrible .
• Ghost touch issue 
• Phone is heating too much 

Pros -

• Camera shutter sound option added 
• Double chop for flashlight and Twist for camera gestures are working faster . 

Overview -

The update literally made my Moto G 3rd Generation worst ! I mean not only 6.0.1 , even 6.0 was the worst update for Moto G3 . But still 6.0 was better than 6.0.1 . My Moto G 3rd Generation stood only for 15 hours after a normal use and The time it was running on 5.1.1 Lollipop , It made a score of running for 1 Day , 7 hours !                                                                                                                   What was Android 6.0.1 update ? It came with some fixes for the bugs that came with 6.0 only ? The update just Rectified only some of the mistake it caused in 6.0 Marshmallow .             My Moto G3 has just became worst after this 6.0.1 Update !  

Comment below , how's your experience with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on Moto G 3rd Gen !

Pokemon Go Android App leaked , Here's what we know !

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 30, 2016       

The Pokémon GO field test started today in Japan and Those who registered on the Beta page got the emails with the Download link ( Play store ) .

One of the Beta tester just leaked the Android Apk , but soon the Pokemon Go Android apk link went down . But yeah we Got it ! Though we can't share the apk , But here's what we got to know so far -

• For now Pokemon Go Beta version will only work on Android 4.3 or greater , while iOS devices needs atleast iPhone 5 to Play Pokemon Go .

• The Application is of 47.97 MB

• You can customize your avatar

•  Players do no receive a Starter Pokémon

• There are no battle against wild Pokémon, you only have the option of using Pokéballs

• A Pokémon move called Starburst is in the app, no details about it has been given .

• Players can join 3 teams: Red, Blue & Yellow.

• The Beta only has first Generation Pokémon

• There are 151 Pokemon data files in the game .

• There will be day - night cycle .

Screenshots -

Though the .apk file is of no use for now ( You can't play ) , but one can go into that .apk file and get to know whats inside that App . 

Screenshots - via

Android 6.0.1 update rolling out for Moto G 3rd Gen and Moto G Turbo in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 29, 2016       

Motorola has finally started rolling out Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update for for both ( Moto G 3rd Generation and Moto G turbo edition ) . Android 6.0.1 Seems to be last Marshmallow version and its finally out for Moto G3 and Moto G Turbo users .



The Update comes with Latest March 2016 Security patch . The Update is of 371.4 MB ( For Moto G 3rd gen ) and 132 MB ( for Moto G Turbo ) .

Motorola has also added the new features of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow in this sweet update , The new update comes with -

• Android Security - Includes the updates of Android security patches until March 1st 2016.

• Power button to launch camera - You can now launch the camera by double-pressing the power button.

• Camera shutter tone switch - The camera shutter tone switch is back. Now you can turn off and on the sound of the camera shutter at any time.

• Stability Improvements - Includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.

Screenshots -

Android 6.0.1 Update Moto G 3rd Gen ( Thanks Prashanth Reddy Nalla for SS )

Android 6.0.1 Update Moto G Turbo ( Thanks Satish Dhillon for SS )

If you haven't got the notification of update , Just check settings > software update .

LG reveals Marshmallow based UX 5.0 UI

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 28, 2016       

LG has finally unveiled LG UX 5.0 User interface which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow . The New UI is now available for LG G5 and will be available for Other LG devices later on .

The New LG UX 5.0 comes with many new features . Some of the features are -

• LG Friends Manager

• New enhanced Camera with many new features

• New Home screen and App Drawer 

• Many new applications - LG Health, Always on, Smart Doctor, World Clock, File Manager, Quick Help, LG Backup, and Diverse Security Method for fingerprint recognition.

Here's A Look at Microsoft's upcoming Skype Universal App

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 27, 2016       

Few months back Microsoft revealed that They are working on new Skype Universal Windows App for Windows 10 PCs . Mspoweruser got a chance to try The new Skype Application .

Skype UWP app will be available for Windows 10 PC as well as Windows 10 Mobile .


According to Mspoweruser , the application is far better than the older version of Skype app . Here are the screenshots of the same for Windows 10 PC -

Here are the screenshots of Skype UWP Preview for Windows 10 Mobile -

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Motorola Taking survey to ask what improvements you want in Moto G 4th generation

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 27, 2016       

Update :- There been a misconception that We are taking a survey . The answer is - No we are not taking any survey , we just said that - Motorola is sending emails to their Fans and asking them about features they want in Moto G4 .

This Time Lenovo and Motorola are working together to make Next Generation Moto Smartphones . The 2016 Moto Smartphones are now in works and will be launched in Mid July .

According to previous leaks and info , Next Generation Moto Smartphones will be coming with Fingerprint scanner and More Attractive and innovative designs .

Moto Survey ( Screenshot from Desktop )

Now Motorola is taking a survey from previous gen Moto G users through email that "What Improvement they want in Moto G 4th generation " . Though Only few users have got the mail from Motorola regarding the survey .

After a great hit of Moto G 3rd Generation , Motorola wants to make Moto G 4th Generation the best Mid ranged smartphone .

Also Read - Moto G 4th Generation ( AKA 2016 Moto G4 ) Release Date, Price and Specs

However we already knew that Next Generation Moto G will not be shatterproof ( Read here - Why ) . 

You can share your views on what Improvements you want in Moto G 4th Generation ?