Android M will let USB Type C equipped phones recharge other devices

It’s taken a while but USB, the ubiquitous standard finally introduced a new reversible connector that is termed as Type C. We’ve already seen adoption amongst hardware manufacturers and now with Android M, Google is all set to take it up a notch in terms of capabilities.

Android M brings with it enhanced support for the USB Type C connector including the new USB Power Delivery 2.0 specification. Plugging in any device will bring up the usual pop up menu that you’ve come to expect but adds in all the new features as well. Thanks to USB Type C supporting two way power transfer via the 2nd generation power delivery spec, you can use your phone or tablet as a means to charge another device. Essentially this means that you can charge your smartwatch or bluetooth headset from your phone or a phone from a tablet. The possibilities are very enticing.

Android M also adds Alternate Spec Mode for USB Type C which means that your phone will be able to do a lot more over a single cable. Theoretically a USB Type C to HDMI or Displayport cable should work without a hitch. Improving on the audio latency related enhancements in Android Lollipop, Google is adding a distinct MIDI mode in Android M. The new specifications will allow the phone to take input from a Keyboard or other MIDI controller and apply that to a music production application. The Android M is out now as a Developer Preview and will see a wider roll out in Q3 this year.

Gionee M5 confirmed with 6000mAH Dual-Battery setup

Yesterday, we told you about the upcoming Gionee M5 which was said to pack dual batteries into it’s body. Now, the device has been confirmed on a listing on TENAA and packs two batteries with a total capacity of 6000 mAH and also reveals other specifications of the device.


The phone has a 5.5 inch AMOLED display of 720p resolution which means that the 4 day battery life claim could very well be true especially considering it doesn’t have too many pixels to power. The original LG G Flex had a 6 inch 720p P-OLED display with 3500 mAH battery and that gave heavy users a day and half worth of use. So this phone should give considerably more. There is an 8 Megapixel camera on the back along with an LED flash and a 5 Megapixel camera on the front.


Despite packing a total of 6000 mAH in its body, the phone is quite slim at 8.5mm but it does weigh quite a bit as it ticks the scales at 213 grams. The phone will run on Android Lollipop 5.0 out of the box. There is no information regarding the announcement date yet but we will keep you informed about the same when we get more information.