Vivo has introduced that it might supply three years of main Android OS updates for some of its smartphones — following in the footsteps of HMD Global and Samsung. Although the Chinese firm has not revealed the names of the fashions, it specified that choose fashions from its flagship X-series will likely be eligible for 3 years of OS updates. The new coverage will cowl the Australian, European, and Indian markets, the corporate stated in a press assertion.
Instead of promising updates for all its current and upcoming fashions, Vivo stated that three years of main Android OS and safety updates will attain its next-generation flagship X-series that may launch someday after July 2021. This is comparable to how HMD Global final month promised to supply three years of OS updates to its Nokia X telephones.
Last 12 months, Samsung additionally introduced that it’s going to seed three “generations” of Android OS updates to its units. The South Korean firm, nevertheless, has a listing of shut to 40 units which can be eligible underneath its three-year updates’ dedication.
Vivo has promised that its premium X-series fashions that aren’t eligible for 3 years of Android OS upgrades will proceed to obtain common Android safety updates.
“Featuring top of the line hardware, the X series flagship phones are built to last – and we want to make sure that our customers get software support that lives up to their expectations,” said Yujian Shi, Senior Vice President and CTO of Vivo, in the statement. “We always innovate with the user in mind. With this pledge, we are making a promise to our customers that they will be able to enjoy a premium smartphone experience for an extended period and continue to benefit from the latest software features.”
Vivo is but to reveal particulars about its new X-series telephones. Nevertheless, the hearsay mill just lately prompt that the Vivo X70 Pro+ could be one of the upcoming models. It appeared online with a 4,500mAh battery and 66W fast charging support. The smartphone is also rumoured to have a 1/1.28-inch sensor backed by Zeiss optics, and include a Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is obtainable on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
