Finally, Google has given an official name Android M, the search engine giant's next operating system. According to CNet, Android M will henceforth be called Marshmallow.

Latin Post reports that since Google announced its next operating system at its annual developer conference, Google I/O, in May, Android Marshmallow has been referred to as Android M.

In fact, it has been a practice with Google to give a sweet name to all its Android operating system updates. Earlier, there was KitKat and Lollipop and now comes Marshmallow.

For Google, Android is a big focus, as the operating system is used in more than 80 percent of mobile devices in the world today. Top tech manufacturers like Samsung, LG, HTC, and Motorola are using this OS it in their respective devices. In fact, Google wants people to use the other services of the company, such as Google Maps, YouTube and Google Search while they are using their devices with a view to keep them loyal to the Google brand.

Although the Mountain View-headquarted search engine giant is yet to announce the exact release date for Android Marshmallow, it is expected that the new operating system will be rolled out sometime this fall, possibly in September. Tech Radar reports that already developers are testing the beta versions of Marshmallow, and they will keep providing feedback to Google as they test it out.

It is worth mentioning here that AndroidPay will work with Android Marshmallow. The service will enable mobile payments at various retailers. In fact, users will not have to open up any app to use the service. Instead transactions will be performed simply by placing the device on the compatible payment terminal.

According to the report, fingerprint sensors will also be a major part of Android Marshmallow. It will allow users to unlock their phones and authorize transactions. However, they will also be able to use fingerprints for other apps as well as for password entry.

In addition, Android Marshmallow will come with improved Google voice recognition features. Android Marshmallow will allow users to tell Google to do something and Google will talk back. For example, users can tell Google to open a music program and, in response, the program will ask them the precise music they would like to listen to. In fact, conversation between the user and the device will be more natural.

It is expected that the Android Marshmallow will first debut on Google Nexus phones and tablets.