Vivo has launched its latest smartphone software update based on Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15. This update promises enhanced smoothness, new personalization options, and optimized features aimed at improving photography, gaming, and productivity. "Funtouch OS 15 seamlessly connects vivo users to the digital world, boosting efficiency in daily life," the company stated.
Key Features of Funtouch OS 15 -
Go Beyond Smooth: Experience Unmatched Fluidity -
Funtouch OS 15 is designed to improve the overall fluidity and responsiveness of your device. With vivo’s Priority Scheduling model, the system prioritizes foreground tasks, resulting in a 15% faster app launch time.
The Memory Enhancement Technology boosts performance by using an optimized zRAM compression algorithm, leading to a 40% increase in compression speed. Additionally, reduced GPU memory consumption for background apps enables smoother multitasking.
vivo’s Origin Animation delivers a more natural user experience, while the Lightning-Speed Engine ensures faster app launches. The Aqua Dynamic Effect adds a visually appealing touch to system interactions. Ergonomic improvements have been made as well, optimizing over 700 touch scenarios for a more comfortable experience.
Note: Feature availability may vary by model.
Naturally You: Customize Your Digital Space -
Funtouch OS 15 offers extensive personalization options, allowing users to express their unique style. With over 3,800 redesigned elements, including new colors, fonts, icons, and illustrations, you can create a clean, minimalist interface.
The system offers nine general themes and various Static, Immersive, and Video Wallpapers. Additional customization options include four new fingerprint recognition animations, app icon styles, and the ability to adjust icon shapes and sizes for a personalized experience.
Be Pro, So Easy: Efficiency at Your Fingertips -
Funtouch OS 15 is designed to enhance creativity, entertainment, and productivity. AI Image Lab uses artificial intelligence to automatically enhance photo quality and remove shadows from documents. For gamers, Ultra Game Mode provides a sidebar with performance tools and game settings, plus the Game Small Window feature, allowing easy access to social apps without interrupting gameplay.
For improved productivity, Link to Windows allows seamless content synchronization between your vivo device and PC. You can manage file sharing, view recent photos, and more. The updated S-Capture tool enables annotations on screen recordings, multiple audio tracks, and control over microphone volume and system sound recordings.
Availability -
iQOO -
iQOO has announced that the iQOO 12 will be the first smartphone in India to receive the stable Funtouch OS 15 update, following the preview release last month. The company has also shared a timeline for its devices receiving the beta update in India, which will begin in mid-October 2024 and continue until May 2025.
Vivo -
Meanwhile, Vivo has also published a list of its devices scheduled for the beta update in India, starting with the X Fold3 Pro and X100 series in mid-October, with the rollout extending through June 2025.
vivo noted that the update will be rolled out in batches, with the stable version being gradually released over time.
