Google has the advantage of being the android creator, which, consequently, has allowed you to update your devices Nexus and Pixel with the latest version of the operating system immediately, their smartphones being the first to receive each new version of Android. However, this year, that trend has changed surprisingly, and another manufacturer has moved ahead of Google in the race to offer Android 15 to its users.
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For the first time in the history of Android, another manufacturer, Vivo, has managed to update one of its devices to the latest version of Android before Google. The company has started deploy Android 15 for your Vivo X Fold 3 model Proits latest foldable, thus surpassing the technological giant. Of course, we are talking about quite a commotion in the Android ecosystem since since time immemorial Google has always been the first to distribute new versions of the operating system to its own phones.
It has been Ishan Agarwalthe well-known leakster and technological analyst, through his account on Vivo X Fold 3 Pro had already received the update to Android 15, which suggests that the distribution of the software has already begun to all those who have this foldable in their possession. Therefore, if you are one of the lucky owners of the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, you could be receiving the update notification at any time.
My vivo X Fold3 Pro just received Android 15 update.
Crazy how Vivo is the 1st major brand to be rolling out this out to their flagships. Not even Google Pixel has stable update yet.
Hoping for a just as good of an experience with FuntouchOS 15. Good job @Vivo_India. #Android15 https://t.co/f4oSkKxfy1
September 27, 2024 • 17:18
How is it possible?
The surprising thing about this news is that Googledespite having launched the AOSP version (foundation on which OEMs like Vivo and Samsung build their custom versions of Android) Android 15has yet to update its own Pixel devices. Even so, the update for the Pixels seems to have been delayed and everyone who has these phones could have to wait approximately one more week before receiving Android 15 on their devices.
This delay by Google has raised eyebrows in the technology community, given that Pixel phones have always been synonymous with receiving immediate updates. In fact, for many, this has been one of the main selling points for choosing a Pixel over other Android devices. The ability to have access to the latest Android features, security patches and system improvements before anyone else has been a huge competitive advantage for Google in the smartphone market.
However, the current situation reflects a change in pace for Android OEMs. Over the years, companies like Samsung, OnePlusand Xiaomi They have improved considerably in how quickly (and how many) they release major OS updates for their phones. Samsung, in particular, has been recognized for its diligence in providing updates to its high-end devices. However, this year, the surprise comes from vivo, which has taken the lead with the Android 15 update.
