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Say hello to Android's new emojis. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Say hello to Android’s new emojis. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Google’s Android 6.0.1 update is rolling out today, packing a whole bunch of new emoji and new features. This release also tweaks the user interface on tablets, and brings back the “until next alarm” option for Do Not Disturb.

One of the nicest email clients on mobile is dead. Photo: Dropbox

One of the nicest email clients on mobile is dead. Photo: Dropbox

Dropbox has announced that it is killing its Carousel and Mailbox apps in early 2016.

The company says it will use what it has learned from these products to improve its core Dropbox service, and to increase its focus on Paper, the tool that allows you to create new documents and collaborate on them in real-time in the cloud.

Washed-out colors on Nexus Player.

Washed-out colors on Nexus Player.

Google has promised to release software updates that will address a color issue on its latest Nexus devices. The Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, and Nexus Player have all suffered washed-out colors with the latest version of Android — but only while watching video.

Samsung's Marshmallow rollout begins. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung’s Marshmallow rollout begins. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Despite being 14 months old now, the Galaxy Note 4 has become Samsung’s first smartphone to get an Android 6.0 upgrade. One variant of the device is now getting Marshmallow firmware that includes features like Doze, Google Now on Tap, and new app permissions.

It's easy to tame TouchWiz on your Galaxy. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

It’s easy to tame TouchWiz on your Galaxy. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung’s more recent TouchWiz releases are huge improvements over their predecessors, but with a few simple tweaks, you can make them even better.

Here are three ways you can do away with Samsung’s design and get a pure Android feel on your Galaxy smartphone — without having to root or install third-party ROMs.

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