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Here’s when Vivo will roll out its Android 12-based Funtouch OS beta
Vivo has released the rollout schedule of Funtouch OS beta based on Android 12 for over 30 Vivo smartphones. Check out if your phone is on the list.
Google officially rolled out the first stable Android 12 release following the Pixel 6 series launch this week. While the stable Android 12 update is currently only available for the Google Pixel phones, many OEMs have released Android 12 betas for their flagship devices to let users try out the latest version of Android ahead of the public release. Vivo is the latest to join the Android 12 beta party.
Here's when Vivo will roll out its Android 11-based Funtouch OS beta
Vivo has shared a Funtouch OS 11 beta release timeline for some of its devices, highlighting when the devices will receive their first beta build of Android 11.
While Google's latest Pixel devices are typically the first to launch with the latest flavor of Android, Chinese OEM Vivo beat Google to the punch last year with its Vivo V20. The device was the first new smartphone to launch with Android 11 out of the box, beating the new Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G by just a few hours. Since then, Vivo has launched a few other devices running the latest flavor of Funtouch OS based on Android 11, but the company is yet to release the update to older devices.
Vivo S1Pro with 48MP Samsung GM1, Snapdragon 665, and Super AMOLED display launches in India
Vivo S1's successor – the S1Pro – launches in India equipped with a 48MP qaud camera setup, 18W fast charging, Snapdragon 665 for ₹19,990 ($280).
Vivo S1 was launched in India in August 2019 as part of the company's new series of "S"tylish smartphones. It came with a triple rear camera setup at a time when smartphone brands were at the early stages of experimenting with more than two rear cameras on mid-range smartphones. Along with snazzy colors, the Vivo S1 came with a Super AMOLED display, fast 18W charging, and up to 128GB storage. But despite these features and a pretty hefty price-tag, Vivo compromised in a few areas. The Vivo S1 was limited to a 16MP camera and had a micro-USB port. To rectify these shortcomings, the company has now launched its successor – the Vivo S1Pro – with 48MP quad cameras and other new features.
Vivo S1 with AMOLED display, MediaTek Helio P65, triple rear cameras launches in India
Vivo has announced the Vivo S1 with a full HD AMOLED display, 32MP selfie camera, 18W fast charging, in-display fingerprint, and much more in India.
Vivo has cemented its position among the top five smartphone brands in India with its strong offline distribution channels and partnerships in leading sports leagues such as the IPL. While the company has a strong foothold in offline retail, it is now targetting at the group of consumers for whom online is the go-to destination for purchasing products. As part of this altercation, Vivo recently announced the Z1Pro (our hands-on) in India and the smartphone strikes a decent balance among elements such as style, performance, photography, and long battery life for an uninterrupted multimedia experience. Now, Vivo is launching another device in an all-new series, the Vivo S1, which comes with a similar sparkly back design, but with certain improvements in the display as well as the UX.