Vivo V29 starts getting Android 15 update with AI Erase and Circle to Search

System

• Added Rapid dynamic effect engine, which is a dedicated channel opened for dynamic effects, enabling timely feedback about dynamic effects to improve visual smoothness
• Added “Circle to Search”, which allows you to select an area on the screen to search and quickly get the information you want
• Optimized system dynamic effects with the new Origin animation that incorporates principles from human factors research and integrates the natural laws of the physical world into the dynamic effect design. This deep optimization enhances both the visual and tactile experience, delivering a smooth and lightweight user experience
• Added the Link to Windows feature, which supports seamless access to notifications, calls, photos, and more on your computer, enhancing the synergy between your phone and computer. You can use it by tapping Settings and going to More connections > Link to Windows
• Optimized the system’s public control and kit library and system icon library by establishing a systematic order for public controls within the system to create an intuitive and comfortable user experience

Wallpapers

• Added multiple sets of static wallpapers with a variety of styles for you to choose from, enriching your screen with vibrant colors
• Added multiple sets of live immersive wallpapers, bringing vibrant and dynamic visuals to your home screen at every moment
• Added the feature to set local videos as live home screen and lock screen wallpapers, allowing you to bring a precious moment or an interesting clip to life on your home screen. When viewing a local video, you can go to More > Set as wallpaper, to configure settings

Home screen

• Added new icon styles and rounded corner styles and added support for hiding app names, allowing icon styles and home screen to blend in seamlessly
• Added Large folder to facilitate home screen app organization while providing quick access to apps, enhancing efficiency

Widgets

• Added styles for 1 clock kit and 2 world clock kits, enriching the styles of clock kits on the home screen
• Dynamic effects
• Added 4 fingerprint recognition animations, providing a rich selection for those seeking personalization, while also enhancing animation smoothness

Albums

• Added AI Photo Enhance, which intelligently recognizes and automatically optimizes various image parameters, making it easy to significantly improve image quality without the need for tedious adjustments. When viewing a photo, you can go to Edit > Repair > AI Photo Enhance to configure settings
• Added Memory Movie, enabling the browsing of memories in the form of movies. The feature intelligently pairs different music, effects, styles, and more based on the memory theme, allowing easy creation of personalized memory movies for you
• Added Shadow removal for documents, which enables easy removal of annoying shadows and restoration of the original appearance of the document. When viewing a photo, you can go to More > Super Documents > Shadow removal to configure settings
• Added Cleanup suggestions to help you clean up unnecessary photos on your phone, such as duplicate photos, similar photos, and old screenshots and screen recordings. This helps you keep your albums well-organized
• Added AI erase for easy removal of passersby, obstacles, and other elements from images. Two methods, “Smart circle” and “Manual smudge”, are available. Using “Smart circle”, you can simply draw a circle to intelligently erase content. Using “Manual smudge”, you can manually smudge the content you want to erase
• Optimized the AI tagging system with improved algorithm capabilities, supporting the tagging of various image categories such as people, pets, architecture, sports, art, and technology. It can accurately identify photos and intelligently classify them

Ultra Game Mode

• Added a quick entry to the small window app list, enabling one-tap access to small windows, allowing for seamless multitasking between gaming and social activities

S-Capture

• Added the three-finger gesture for area screenshot to enhance screenshot efficiency
• Optimized the screen recording panel, supporting simultaneous writing while recording and quick settings
• Optimized the screenshot editing page, adding support for more efficient tools to enhance the editing efficiency
• Fixed the issue where in multi-audio recording scenarios such as video conferences, the screen recording was unable to capture both the user’s voice and the other party’s voice simultaneously

Smart Sidebar

• Added Screen translation, allowing you to quickly access Google Lens for translation via Smart sidebar, enabling quick translation of on-screen content

Notes

• Added more text editing tools, making it easier and more enjoyable to record ideas
• Added the feature to export notes in Word format for easy sharing

Settings

• Enhanced the search scope and fuzzy search capability, making it easier to search for features within Settings
• Optimized menu categorization and hierarchy, providing clearer and more logical layouts that make it easier to locate settings

Multitasking

• Added the switching gestures for split-screen and small window modes, allowing you to drag a split-screen to the middle of the screen to switch to a small window, and drag a small window to the edge of an app supporting split-screen to switch to split-screen mode

Security & Privacy

• Optimized partial screen sharing, allowing you to select a single app for screen sharing when using a third-party app for screen mirroring or screen recording to protect privacy
• Optimized permission settings with restricted settings for apps downloaded through unofficial channels. This restricts the use of some important permissions to reduce the risk of harmful apps engaging in invasive behavior. To lift the restricted settings for an app, you can go to “App info” and tap the icon in the upper right corner and “Allow restricted settings” to configure settings
• Added Passkey, which offers a simpler and more secure authentication method compared to passwords. It also supports cross-device sign-in by scanning a code
• Optimized the fingerprint verification pop-up box to support the presentation of more information, enhancing usability

Accessibility

• Added Live Transcribe, which displays speech content in text format on the screen
• Added sound notifications to remind users of important sounds in their surroundings