Moto G3 phones in India to get Android 6.0 update

Motorola has given a New Year's treat to its Moto G3 users in India as the phones will now be get an Android 6.0 Marshmallow update.

"Here is something new and amazing for your Moto G (3rd Gen.), the Android 6.0 Marshmallow!" Motorola India announced on its Twitter account.

However, the exact date of the rollout was not mentioned in the tweet.

The third-generation phone of the Moto G series will now be upgraded from Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) to Android 6.0.

The 2 GB update will add features like "Doze Mode" to extend the battery life, Google Now on Tap and simpler volume control and would remove the "Migrate" and "Assist" apps.

How to check for the update:

Generally, the phone would notify you about the update. If, however, one does not receive the notification, one can manually check for the update by going to Settings > About Phone > System Update.