One of the first things that Google announced at its big event today is that Android just keeps on growing. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said on stage that at the moment, there are more than 1.4 billion active Android devices in the world. "Active" in this context means that they've been used within the last 30 days.

This number is up 40%, from 1 billion, back in June of 2014. Keep in mind that this doesn't represent the total number of Android devices that were ever sold, it's just those that are still active, or have been so in the last month.

The Google Play Store is now being used on more than 1 billion devices. Again, this means 1 billion phones and tablets have used Google's content store in the last 30 days. So it appears that the Play Store either isn't installed or simply isn't used on a staggering 400 million devices out there.

Please note that this is not the final list, other devices will be added later, Stay tuned and don't forget to follow our Samsung Official Updates Page for More Info. Please

Recently, Google officially annouced its latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow release, currently the developer Preview 3 is available for download and the final version will be officially released by the end of Q3,2015. Samsung will start preparing its "Marshmallow" updates after releasing the Lollipop 5.1.1 updates which are currently rolling-out for various of its devices with many improvements (Guest Mode, Improved UI, Bug fixes... etc). Samsung has already published an Infographic that shows what the company will focus on its upcoming Marshmallow update releases. While Samsung is actively working on rolling out its Marshmallow updates with a myriad of enhancements, the potential exploration into the Samsung pay casino realm is an avenue that’s worth watching. For players, casino operators, and tech aficionados alike, the coming months promise exciting developments in the confluence of mobile tech and online gambling.

By early next year, Samsung will start releasing its first Android 6.0 Marshmallow firmware with TouchWiz UI. The Korean giant is always looking to brings the best User Experience to all its users. Our insider provided with a the list of the Confirmed devices that are planned to get official Samsung Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates so far... more devices will be added to list as soon as we get more info.

What's New in Samsung Android Marshmallow Update

Samsung Mobiles are best known for their state-of-the-art cameras and super-fast refresh rates.  With a higher capacity battery life than almost all their rivals, Samsung remain one of the best known and reputable mobile companies on the market.  The newest updates allow you to get even more of out your smart phone.  Users can use their Samsung phone like a computer due to its processing powers.  You can use your phone to play games, record YouTube videos and store thousands of pictures and videos.  You can browse the internet and even use your mobile to play at mobile slot sites.  Mobile Phone Technology gets better and better year after year.

Please note that this is not the final list, other devices will be added later, Stay tuned and don't forget to follow our Samsung Official Updates Page for More Info. Please.

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The World's most popular Mobile Operating Systems, Android. The whole thing started when Google acquired a tiny startup called Android Inc. in 2005. Originally, Android was made for digital cameras. Google paid $50 million and took Android to its HQ.

After whipping the OS into a market-ready shape for the HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1), which shipped in 2008 running Android 1.0, Google has been through 12 generations of the green bot already, each being nothing less than a milestone and mobile technology development driver.

Android's history makes for an engaging, but quite a lengthy read! The infographic stretches from Android's murky, Linux-derived 2008 beginnings all the way to the present greatness that is Android M. The most important additions in each versions, along with their representative flagship phones are highlighted and illustrated.

Google has just published the Android platform distribution up to June 1st,2015. Last month, Lollipop was trying very hard to reach 10% of all Android installs, and it finally did manage to get there.

What's more ? Android Lollipop is now powering 12.4% of devices worldwide, if we count both releases called that together. That said, KitKat is still the prevailing version among devices out there, reaching 39.2% of the market this time around. Interestingly, KitKat's share has been dropping steadily for a couple of months or so perhaps those Lollipop updates are starting to make themselves felt.

The three iterations of Android collectively called Jelly Bean are still (together) in second position, with 37.4% share right now, down from 39.2% a month ago. Then we have Ice Cream Sandwich with 5.1% (down by 0.2%), Gingerbread with 5.6% (down by 0.1%), and Froyo with 0.3% (which, surprisingly, is flat).

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Google I/O 2015 is about to start with the big announcement of Android "M" developer Preview. Google might announce native support for fingerprint scanner in Android M version (6.0). although the company declined to comment on that. Ars Technica found commits in AOSP for Nexus 6 for a fingerprint sensor, which Google has been working on on the software side. The Nexus 6 was also supposed to have a fingerprint sensor but according to Motorola ex-CEO Dennis Woodside, Apple bought the one good company that made those.

With native fingerprint scanner support in the OS, all the apps can tap into it and use it for authentication. You would be able to use it for your Play Store purchases, or Google Wallet authentication, or for apps like 1Password, Authy, Dropbox, OneDrive, Simplenote, or any other app that allows you to use a passcode lock, and that currently use Touch ID on iOS, can be used with the fingerprint scanner if they add support for it on Android.

Currently very few Android phones have a fingerprint scanner, with only the recent Galaxy S6 and S6 edge having implemented it the right way, but we could see more devices in future if Google does decide to include it in Android M.

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