Sony’s take on Marshmallow. Screenshots: Sony

Sony is hard at work on new Marshmallow software that will bring an improved user experience to its many Xperia smartphones and tablets. You can apply to test the concept software early right now on your Xperia Z3 or Xperia Z3 Compact — but you’ll have to act fast.

Apple Music should be available on Android soon. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

We’ve heard very little about the official Apple Music app for Android since the service was announced back in June, but now a third-party company claims to be running a new beta program on Apple’s behalf.

Betabound is giving Android users the opportunity to register their interest in Apple Music for a chance to get early access — but we’re not totally sure it can be trusted.

Cortana is here. Photo: Microsoft

Microsoft Cortana today makes its debut on Android following its early release to a small number of testers last month. The beta release is available to anyone who’s interested in testing it, and Cortana can be summoned using Google Now’s home button shortcut.

Sony’s new software running on the Xperia Z3. Photo: Jozinek

We’ve had a sneak peek at Sony’s concept Android software, thanks to a series of screenshots from beta testers. But if you own an Xperia Z3, you can now download and install a leaked beta ROM and try it out for yourself right now.

Take a look at Sony’s new Android software. Photo: Sony

Sony’s concept Android software has now entered early testing with 500 Xperia Z3 owners in Sweden, and the first screenshots have begun to surface. The gallery below shows off the major changes Sony is making, which includes stripping out its own user interface.