ASUS ZenFone 2 to get Android Marshmallow

Great news for ASUS ZenFone 2 users, your affordable smartphone will be getting Android’s latest operating system. The Android 6.0 Marshmallow update will be coming to the ZenFone 2 (ZE550ML) but there is no specific timeline for it yet. Even better news is ASUS is bringing it to a number of its newer devices, too. These include the PadFone S (PF500KL), ZenFone 2 Deluxe / Special Edition (ZE551ML), ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KG / ZE500KL / ZE550KL / ZE600KL / ZE601KL), and ZenFone Selfie (ZD551KL).

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Review: ASUS ZenFone 2

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Asus ZenFone 2 is clearly designed as the company’s best vision for a modern Android smartphone. That they have managed to make it affordable and available contract-free, really shakes up the market and puts the ZenFone 2 at the very top tier of available affordable Android devices.

ASUS has made one of the most compelling 5.5-inch smartphones in the market today. The Zenfone 2, which comes to Canada this June, is designed as an affordable and contract-free option for anyone looking for a larger Android smartphone with all the power and functionality to match more expensive models from established competitors. 

A product of many firsts, the ASUS ZenFone 2 eschews the usual Qualcomm or NVIDIA processor for one of the first Intel Atom mobile processors designed for high-end smartphones and tablets. Both ASUS and Intel are avowed PC companies, so seeing them team up to take on the North American mobile market in this one device is surprising and very exciting.

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Video: Event footage and demos from the Asus Zenfone 2 launch in New York

Video by Maarten Heilbron

Maarten Heilbron was on hand in New York for Asus's big North American launch event for the Zenfone 2 which is now available in North America including Canada. The video focuses on the finer points of the launch as well as some hands-on time with the Zenfone 2 and many of its features including its camera and ZenMotion gesture control on screen. Maarten also covers some of the intriguing accessories that round out Asus' impressive contract-free flagship offering.

First look at the ASUS Zenfone 2

Photos by Maarten Heilbron

New York: The new ASUS Zenfone 2, which comes to Canada tomorrow as an unlocked Android smartphone from sellers like Newegg.ca, is definitely worth checking out. Not only is this the first device from ASUS to come to North America, the Zenfone 2 is bringing top-tier specs and innovatie features like Dual-SIM capability and Intel's latest mobile processors. 

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