There is exciting news for those waiting for Android 15. Vivo has beaten both Google and Samsung, becoming the first brand to release Android 15 to users.
The company is rolling out its custom skin, Funtouch OS 15, to select flagship phones.
Although the official release is set for September 30, some lucky Vivo users are already getting access to Android 15.
Google and Samsung Fall Behind in the Update Race
Traditionally, Google and Samsung are known for releasing Android updates first, but this time things have changed.
The Pixel 9 series is still waiting for its Android 15 update, which is expected to start rolling out in mid-October.
Samsung hasn’t revealed its schedule yet, making it clear that both brands are behind Vivo in this race.
Vivo Phones Receiving the Android 15 Update
Wondering which Vivo smartphones are getting the Android 15 update first? The update is being rolled out to the Vivo X100 series, Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, and iQOO 12.
Users of these devices can enjoy several new features through Funtouch OS 15.
These include an AI-powered eraser tool in the gallery app, similar to Google Photos’ Magic Eraser, and a shadow removal tool for photo editing.
Funtouch OS 15 also introduces Live Transcribe, an accessibility feature that displays spoken words on your phone, helping people with hearing difficulties.
New Features in Android 15
In addition to Vivo’s features, Android 15 offers new functions like Private Space for managing personal apps and partial screen sharing.
These improvements make Android 15 more versatile and user-friendly.
This marks the first time that an Android update has reached non-Pixel devices before Google’s own. It remains to be seen whether Vivo can keep up this pace in future updates.
