Vivo had unveiled its latest X200 series smartphones in its home market a week back and the official sale began two days before in the country for the X200 and X200 Pro models. Following the commencement of the official sale, the brand has rolled out new software updates for its X200 and X200 Pro flagships. In related news, Vivo has also announced that its omni-channel sales of X200 series have exceeded CNY 2 billion.

Here’s more about it.

X200 and X200 Pro – Major Software Updates

The new updates for the X200 and X200 Pro smartphones bring certain improvements to the devices with respect to the Small V Search function and camera performance. For the vanilla X200 smartphone, the update has a firmware version of ‘PD2415_A_15.0.15.17.W10.V000L1’ and has a size of 2.02 GB. The X200 Pro update has firmware version – ‘PD2405B_A_15.0.15.11.W10.V000L1’, with a size of 1.17 GB.

About the changelogs, in terms of the Small V Search function, users of the two devices will be able to long press the screen or system navigation to easily access it. In the X200 smartphone, with the update, a new large model image quality enhancement algorithm will be added to make telephoto photography better. Optimizations have also been brought to improve clarity of camera during video call in third-party applications, to improve video stabilization in movie mode, and to improve the smoothness while switching between different camera modes.

In the X200 Pro device too, as mentioned, the brand has added the function of long pressing the screen or system navigation to easily access Small V Search, along with camera improvements such as added ‘More’ option to jump between shooting scenes, front and rear camera optimizations, Dolby Vision optimizations, and optimizations for color and focus clarity in rear portrait, telephoto, stage, and landscape modes. It can thus be understood that the two updates are mainly to improve the camera functions and offer a better flagship level camera performance.

Also, just to add, in the community page, a user of the X200 Pro smartphone has pointed out that in his particular piece, glue has overflowed towards the edges of the device. To his reply, another user revealed that his model doesn’t have any such issues, however, he adds that the in-hand feel of the device is a bit uncomfortable. Again, it seems that in the offline stores, BOE display models were made available, while in the online stores, the Visionox versions are being sold. In comparison, the Visionox models are criticized as they don’t meet the expectations of users and is being considered as a failure.

X200 Series – Sale Exceeds CNY 2 Billion

Now coming to the sales report, as per what Vivo has officially revealed via its Weibo handle, the X200 series sale through all platforms together has exceeded CNY 2 billion, breaking all previous smartphone sale records in Vivo’s history. Another thing to note is that, this was reported as of on the 19th of October 2024 at 10 AM local time in China, one hour after the official sale began for X200 and X200 Pro devices in China.

Apart from the X200 and X200 Pro models, Vivo’s X200 series also has a third device – the X200 Pro mini. The official sale for the X200 Pro mini will be starting four days later, on the 25th of October 2024, at 9 AM local time in China.

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OnePlus, the popular smartphone manufacturer, has announced a series of OxygenOS 14 updates for several of its devices. The updates, which are being rolled out incrementally, bring new features, improvements, and the latest security patches to the OnePlus 8T, Nord 2T, Nord CE3 5G, and the OnePlus 9 series.

OnePlus 8T

The OnePlus 8T is receiving the OxygenOS 14.0.0.603 update, which is currently rolling out in the Indian region.

Firmware version: KB2001_14.0.0.603(EX01)

Changelog:

System

• Adds the feature of setting the default alarm sound in “Clock” for all alarms in a unified manner.
• Adds a module to Trinity Engine to optimise apps after system updates, speeding up app launches and reducing power consumption.
• Improves the user experience of scrolling screenshots. Notifications and Live Alerts messages won’t pop up and floating windows won’t be displayed when you take a scrolling screenshot.
• Integrates the October 2024 Android security patch to enhance system security.

Security

• Adds a “Deny only when app launches” option to the “Device motion & orientation” permission in “Settings” for refined control of application jumps.

OnePlus Nord 2T

The Nord 2T is getting the OxygenOS 14.0.0.607 update in both India and Europe.

Firmware versions:

• IN: CPH2401_14.0.0.607(EX01)
• EU: CPH2399_14.0.0.607(EX01)

Changelog:

System

• Adds the feature of setting the default alarm sound in “Clock” for all alarms in a unified manner.
• Integrates the October 2024 Android security patch to enhance system security.

OnePlus Nord CE3 5G

For the Nord CE3 5G, OnePlus is rolling out OxygenOS 14.0.0.1101 in India.

Firmware version: CPH2569_14.0.0.1101(EX01)

Changelog:

System

• Integrates the October 2024 Android security patch to enhance system security.

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro

The OnePlus 9 series is receiving the OxygenOS 14.0.0.720 update in India.

Firmware versions:

• OnePlus 9: LE2111_14.0.0.720(EX01)
• OnePlus 9 Pro: LE2121_14.0.0.720(EX01)

Changelog:

System

• Adds the feature of setting the default alarm sound in “Clock” for all alarms in a unified manner.
• Adds a module to Trinity Engine to optimise apps after system updates, speeding up app launches and reducing power consumption.
• Improves the user experience of scrolling screenshots. Notifications and Live Alerts messages won’t pop up and floating windows won’t be displayed when you take a scrolling screenshot.
• Integrates the October 2024 Android security patch to enhance system security.

All these updates are being rolled out incrementally, starting with a small percentage of users before a broader release in the coming days. OnePlus encourages users in India to report any bugs they encounter by dialing *#800# in the Google Dialer app.

Notably, as of the latest reports, there have been no user-reported issues with these updates for any of the above smartphones.

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Update: OnePlus India official website confirms that OxygenOS 15  will launch in India on 24th October. It is also revealed that the upcoming OnePlus flagship device will run on OxygenOS 15 (probably OnePlus 13). OxygenOS 15 is revealed to consumer less memory, leaving more room for pictures, music, documents and more.

Oppo has today officially unveiled its latest ColorOS 15 in China while its sub-brand OnePlus has also yesterday hinted towards the launch of OxygenOS 15 in India. OnePlus already started beta testing of OxygenOS based on Android 15 a few months back.

Well, OnePlus India has today officially teased the launch of OxyenOS 15. It comes with the tagline Speed meets AI and is said to be coming soon in the country.

#OxygenOS15, a breath of fresh air, coming soon! Stay tuned.#OOS15 pic.twitter.com/roGRHhGMY0

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) October 17, 2024

The exact launch date is expected to be revealed in the coming days while OnePlus is also expected to tease some of the features of this software upgrade.

Last month in an exclusive report, Smartprix revealed that OxygenOS 15 will bring a revamped control centre inspired by iOS and HyperOS. It is expected to boast an iOS-like volume panel, live photos feature, Never Settle Easter e is said to be back, lock screen customization, and dynamic-island-like feature.

Based on ColorOS 15 rollout schedule in China a user @_techibee on X has shared the OxygenOS 15 rollout schedule.

OxygenOS 15 Rollout Schedule (expected)

November

• OnePlus 12
• OnePlus 12R
• OnePlus Open

December

• OnePlus 11
• OnePlus 11R
• Nord 4 (likely)

Q1 2025

• OnePlus 10 series
• OnePlus Nord series

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Along with other brands, Realme has also developed its latest Realme UI 6.0 based on the Android 15 operating system, and it is said to be released this month, in October 2024. The brand is also preparing for the launch of its flagship GT 7 Pro smartphone, which is expected to have the Realme UI 6.0 custom skin out of the box, and its debut will also be taking place in October 2024 in China as per the teaser image shared by the brand.

As things are getting more and more exciting for Realme fans, the Realme UI 6.0 user internal beta testing recruitment date has been announced officially. Along with this, the roll-out schedule for the Realme UI stable version has also been shared.

Read more about the update below.

Realme UI 6.0 – User Internal Beta Testing Recruitment & Official Version Roll-Out Schedule

Realme has now confirmed that from the 21st of October 2024, Realme smartphone users in China can start applying for the user internal beta testing recruitment for the Realme UI 6.0 custom skin, and be able to experience the brand’s latest custom skin and its features before the official version comes out. Also, do keep in mind that as this is the beta version itself, it may still carry certain bugs and issues, and users are advised to be careful before proceeding with it.

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Coming to the Realme UI 6.0 official version roll-out schedule in China, it will begin from November 2024 and continue over the first quarter of 2025, next year. In the month of November 2024, more recent Realme flagship models such as the Realme GT5, Realme GT5 240W, Realme GT5 Pro, Realme GT6, Realme GT Neo6, and Realme GT Neo6 SE devices will receive the Realme UI 6.0 official version.

In December 2024, Realme GT Neo5, Realme GT Neo5 240W, and Realme GT Neo5 SE flagships, along with sub-flagships like the Realme 12, Realme 12x, Realme 12 Pro, Realme 12 Pro Supreme Edition, Realme 12 Pro+, Realme 13 Pro, Realme 13 Pro Supreme Edition, and Realme 13 Pro+ models will receive the official stable version of Realme UI 6.0.

Over the months of Q1 2025, the Realme 10 Pro, Realme 10 Pro+, Realme 11, Realme 11 Pro, Realme 11 Pro+, Realme 13 sub-flagships, and V-series devices that include the V60 and the V60s models are revealed to receive the official version.

To add, the second batch list of eligible devices that will be receiving the Realme UI 6.0 official version will be announced in the month of March 2025, and the Realme GT2 Pro is one among the second batch devices.

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As announced earlier, Oppo has today officially released ColorOS 15 based on Android 15 in its home country China. This latest ColorOS 15 arrives with AI features and various new upgrades to enhance the user experience.

ColorOS 15: Features

• New Fluid Cloud that supports many third party apps
• 9 inspirational theme sets
• Screens of two applications can split for efficient screen experience
• Reversible editing of photo albums
• Smart Clipboard collection
• Calendar read and write permission control
• Automatically delete verification code SMS
• Oppo Mutual transmission that can transfer 100 4k files in just 8 seconds
• Free window system professional album editing
• New animation engine which is faster and smoother and above all supports Parallel animation rendering architecture
• A completely reconstructed smooth experience driven by Aurora Engine and Tidal Engine
• New Lockscreen customization with AI depth of field and AI filling
• New design, natural light and shadow, real time color mixing and blurring
• New icons and icon packs
• Play games and make video calls at 116.7 FPS
• Better stability of the system
• New control centre (two control centres from which one can be chosen)
• New notification centre with advanced blur
• Live Photos in camera app
• Other AI features

1. AI De-glare
2. AI Smear Removal
3. AI Super Clear Pixels
4. AI Elimination eraser
5. AI Photo Retouching
6. AI Note Assistant
7. Oppo Document Tool (AI Documentation)
8. AI Summary, AI Speak, AI Reply, AI Writer
9. AI Call Summary with third-party app support
10. AI Voice Assistant
11. One Click AI (One Click screen question, One shot question, One Circle question, Picture question and answer, document question and answer)

• New upgraded Xiaobu Assistant
• New upgraded AI Studio

Oppo has also officially released the upgrade adaptation plan for ColorOS 15, lets take a look.

ColorOS 15 Official Version Upgrade Adaptation Plan

November 2024

• Oppo Find X7
• Oppo Find X7 Ultra Satellite Communication Edition
• Oppo Find X7 Ultra
• Oppo Find N3
• Oppo Find N3 Collectors Edition
• Oppo Find N3 Flip
• OnePlus 12
• OnePlus Ace 3
• OnePlus Ace 3 Genshin Impact Keqing Customization
• OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
• OnePlus Tablet Pro

December 2024

• Oppo Find N2
• Oppo Find X6
• Oppo Find X6 Pro
• Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G
• Oppo Pad 2
• Oppo K12 5G
• Oppo K12x 5G
• OnePlus Ace 3V
• OnePlus 11
• OnePlus 11 5G Jupiter Rock Custom Edition
• OnePlus Ace 2
• OnePlus Ace 2 Genshin Impact Customized Gift Box
• OnePlus Ace 2 Pro
• OnePlus Ace 2 Pro Genshin Impact Paimon Theme Gift Box

January 2025

• Oppo Find N2 Flip
• Oppo Find X5
• Oppo Find X5 Pro
• Oppo Reno 12 5G
• Oppo Reno 11 5G
• Oppo Reno 11 Pro 5G
• Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ 5G
• Oppo Reno 10 Pro 5G
• Oppo Reno 10 Pro Star Edition 5G
• OnePlus 10 Pro
• OnePlus Ace 2V
• OnePlus Ace Pro
• OnePlus Ace Pro Genshin Impact Limited Edition

February 2025

• Oppo Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition
• Oppo Reno 9 Pro+ 5G
• Oppo Reno 10 5G
• Oppo K11 5G
• Oppo K11x 5G
• Oppo K12 Plus
• OnePlus Ace
• OnePlus Ace Racing Edition 5G

March 2025

• Oppo Reno 9 Pro 5G
• Oppo Reno 9 5G
• Oppo Reno 8 Pro+

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Various details regarding the upcoming HarmonyOS Next have been revealed online while it was rumored that this custom skin will be unveiled in Q4 2024. The company did not reveal the actual launch date but it did release the official upgrade plan for HarmonyOS Next. Apart from this, it was also revealed that this latest software upgrade will replace Windows in upcoming Huawei PCs.

Huawei has now officially confirmed that HarmonyOS Next will launch on 22^nd October in the Chinese market.

Reportedly this custom skin will be abandoning the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and support for Android apps. It is said to support in-house code and apps.  It uses a self-developed microkernel OS based on OpenHarmony open-source core. It is expected to offer a seamless unified architecture. Detailed information regarding this upgrade will be known after the official launch.

Other than this, Huawei is also currently rumored to be working on the Mate 70 series which is expected to launch soon in China. As per a Weibo tipster, this upcoming series is expected to use an upgraded AI sensing chip to enhance existing gestures.

This means that apart from Air gestures that were introduced with Mate 30 Pro and is constantly being upgraded, users will also get to see more new motion-based features to make users work easy and enhance their overall experience.

This AI sensing chip that is tipped to arrive with the smartphone series is expected to track and identify motions or signals made by user’s hand which will then be recognized by the device to fulfill the desired command. These sensors are further said to be combined with 3D depth-sensing lenses, infrared technology as well as machine learning to provide accurate results in real-time.

Huawei Mate 70 series is also expected to be powered by a new Kirin 9100 chipset. In the coming days, we may come across some more details related to this upcoming smartphone series.

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OnePlus has announced the rollout of OxygenOS 14.1.0.603 for the OnePlus Nord 4 smartphone. The update, which is currently being pushed to devices in India, brings significant improvements to network connectivity and system security, including the October 2024 Android security patch.

The update, identified as CPH2661_14.1.0.603(EX01) for the Indian region, is being distributed incrementally. OnePlus states that a small percentage of users will receive the update initially, with a broader rollout planned in the coming days.

Changelog

OP Nord 4

IN: CPH2661_14.1.0.603(EX01)

Communication

• Improves network connection stability for better signal strength and call quality.

System

• Integrates the October 2024 Android security patch to enhance system security.
• Improves system stability.

OnePlus is actively seeking user feedback on this update. Users in India can report bugs through a special menu accessible by dialing *#800# in the Google Dialer app. This feature is currently limited to Indian users.

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Google has now officially begun the Android 15 roll-out for its Pixel devices, coinciding with the October 2024 Pixel Drop, bringing not just the Android 15 OS, but also many other new Pixel features.

Check out more about the update, latest Pixel features, eligible devices, and the roll-out time frame below.

Android 15 x October 2024 Pixel Drop for Google Pixel Devices

Following the release of Android 15 to AOSP, a month later, Google has now officially started rolling out the latest Android 15 OS update to its Pixel devices, and the update will be accompanied by many features as part of the October 2024 Pixel Drop. The roll-out has already begun and some of the Pixel devices users might have received the update by now.

The update roll-out will be continuing over the next week in phases depending on the model and carrier, and the Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8 series, Pixel Fold, and the Pixel Tablet devices are now eligible to receive the Android 15 upgrade. To add, US carrier versions will only start receiving the update from next week.

Android 15 Upgrade – Eligible Pixel Models

• Google Pixel 6 Series – Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a
• Google Pixel 7 Series – Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 7a
• Google Pixel 8 Series – Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
• Google Pixel Fold
• Google Pixel Tablet

Regarding the latest Pixel features that will be arriving on the mentioned devices, Gemini Live (country expansion), Gemini on Pixel Buds, Gemini with Pixel Screenshots, Night Sight for Instagram, Underwater Photography and Video, Theft Protection, Private Space, Hub Mode upgrades, Audio Magic Eraser (expansion to Pixel 8+), Astrophotography (expansion to Pixel 6+), Thermometer app upgrade, Pixel Weather app device expansion & pollen data block, Next Gen Call Screen (UK and Japan), Notification Dismissal, Widget Discovery, Cast to Devices Nearby, and Adaptive Vibration are the features rolling out.

Once the update becomes available, the eligible Pixel devices users will be notified of it. Update the device as well as the applications on the device to experience the latest Android 15 operating system and Pixel features.

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The smartphone brand Motorola has been a bit behind its competitors when it comes to rolling out timely software updates but it was recently discovered that this time there could be a different story with the Android 15 upgrade as the details regarding the Android 15 eligible devices have been updated on its official support page.

A user named @Fanboy_Moto on X has today revealed that Motorola has officially released an Android 15 Beta update for Edge 50 Fusion users.

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion: Android 15 Beta Update

This beta update arrives with firmware version V1UUI35H.6 and the size of this update is 1.89GB. This update is revealed to be faster, smarter, and more secure. Users installing this update can enjoy smoother graphics, faster app performance, screen recording alerts, and easy switch between languages.

Motorola may roll out this beta update for its other Motorola devices as well in the coming days. We will keep you updated regarding the same.

Let’s take a look at the Motorola devices that are eligible for the Android 15 update

Edge-series

• Motorola Edge+ (2023)
• Motorola Edge (2024)
• Motorola Edge 40 Pro
• Motorola Edge 50
• Motorola Edge 50 Pro
• Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
• Motorola Edge 50 Neo
• Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

G-series

• Moto G Power 5G (2024)
• Moto G 5G (2024)
• Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
• Moto G34 5G
• Moto G35
• Moto G45
• Moto G55
• Moto G75
• Moto G85

Razr-series

• Motorola Razr (2023)/Motorola Razr 40
• Motorola Razr+ (2023)/Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
• Motorola Razr (2024)/Motorola Razr 50
• Motorola Razr+ (2024)/Motorola Razr 50 Ultra

ThinkPhone-series

• ThinkPhone by Motorola
• ThinkPhone 2025

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Oppo is all set to release its latest ColorOS 15 in the Chinese market on 17^th October. The company’s next major software update for its devices is expected to arrive with a new design experience, smooth and seamless control, and AI features. Recently Oppo has also announced that Oppo Find X8 series and OnePlus 13 will arrive with ColorOS 15.

We also shared with you the list of Oppo and OnePlus smartphones that are expected to receive this upgrade. Now just ahead of the launch of this latest custom skin, it is now revealed that ColorOS 15 will arrive with a new Oppo Document app.

This documentation feature will be integrated with various AI tools that will help in providing document summary, document translation, scanning documents, and restoring test papers with the help of this feature, users can also convert the format of their document to PDF, Word, Excel, or PPT. This new app is said to bring a one-stop AI document experience making the work of users easy and simple.

ColorOS 15 is expected to support the iOS Airdrop feature that will make transferring files and pictures to iOS devices easier. ColorOS 15 is also said to arrive with a Live Photo feature that enables the device to record what happens 1.5 seconds before and 1.5 seconds after you’ve taken a picture.

Apart from this, it is also said to include an iOS-style Control Center, a dynamic Island feature, enhanced animations, and UI Changes. Since this latest custom skin will be based on Android 15 it is also expected to come with several Android 15 features as well.

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