Marshmallow comes to the OnePlus 2 in beta. Photo: OnePlus

OnePlus is now seeking beta testers who can sample and provide feedback on its upcoming Android 6.0 Marshmallow upgrade for the OnePlus 2. Interested parties will need to fill out a questionnaire to register their interest, and meet the strict eligibility criteria.

Messenger gets a redesign — but will you notice? Photo: Facebook

Facebook has begun testing a redesigned Messenger app for Android that now boasts touches of Material Design, including a useful floating action button and a transparent status bar.

Galaxy S7 gets benchmarked again. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S7 has again appeared in benchmark tests ahead of its official unveiling. This time, however, the device was tested with a brand new Exynos processor — not the Snapdragon 820 chip it was running last time.

Pocket Casts for Android is now even more awesome. Photo: Shifty Jelly

Pocket Casts, the best podcast client on Android, today received a mammoth update that adds a bunch of useful new features and improvements.

You can now filter your favorite podcasts by date, automatically backup your settings and database (if you’re using Marshmallow), and more.

Will Google return to HTC in 2016? Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.

HTC will partner up with Google again this year to deliver not one but two new Nexus smartphones, replacing those currently made by LG and Huawei, according to sources.

HTC has previously teamed up with Google to make the Nexus One, the very first Nexus smartphone — and the Nexus 9, Google’s most recent tablet.