Vivo and iQOO are set to start rolling out Android 15 beta for select phones soon (mid-October is the official timeline) and today Vivo formally introduced OriginOS 5, the new version of its OS that builds on the latest Android version. Is based. ,
It promises improvements across the board, from 15% faster application startup and 30% faster app switching times, to reducing CPU power consumption by 26%. The new system also intelligently allocates GPU and RAM resources to keep foreground apps running as smoothly as possible.
OriginOS 5 will let you customize the lockscreen by adding controls and widgets. The company has also updated the design language of the user interface for a more consistent layout and appearance.
And you shouldn’t be surprised that AI is the highlight of this update. It all focuses on the “Blue Heart Little Wee Assistant”. Vivo has launched its own version of “Circle to Search”, which brings the Little V to life with search results and recommendations based on what you circled.
You can create a virtual clipboard with photos, videos, published articles, links and more. Little V will organize them into “Memories” based on your activities and trips to preserve important moments.
As for your individual photos and videos, it will organize them into highlight reels, which will include music and even songs to match the mood of the reel.
There’s a new dynamic island style UI that pops up cards at the top of the screen when you copy a piece of content – context-sensitive AI will automatically associate that content with relevant activities. You can also use drag and drop to add more.
Similar cards will be dynamically refreshed to provide relevant information based on time and location. The integrated Settings page will help you get all these smart features under control.
Of course, Little V will help you compose and rewrite messages. It can also handle calls in multiple languages for you – when the call is completed, it will provide you with a summary in the Atom Notes app.
This could break down another communication barrier – it could interpret sign language and communicate using virtual human avatars. Little V can also help visually impaired users with their daily needs.
The little V can also be your navigator as it connects to your car’s infotainment system. This can help you answer calls and messages. As mentioned above, it can handle the call itself and just give you a summary. You can also talk to it and ask questions about the messages you receive.
OriginOS 5 is gaining support for the Matter protocol, which will allow it to organize your smart home. You’ll be able to quickly check and control the status of things like air conditioners, lights, and other smart gadgets by pulling down the Control Center.
Finally, Little V is available for Windows, Mac, and as an online version, allowing you to easily transition from using it on your phone to using it on your computer.
OriginOS 5 is coming to the recent flagships of Vivo X and iQOO series. Updates with older models will continue until 2025. Follow the source link for the official timeline of the rollout of OriginOS in China.
