With the Android 15 release date now out, we can expect OEMs to follow suit with their own Android versions. It seems that Oppo is the first to announce its next Android 15-based update. Its ColorOS 15 is expected to bring new features, most of which could also be added to OnePlus’ OxygenOS. The company has now set an official date for the ColorOS 15 announcement, and here’s everything you need to know about it.
Official OPPO and ColorOS teams released on Weibo ColorOS 15 will be unveiled at the OPPO Developer Conference 2024 scheduled for October 17. The ODC homepage states that “ColorOS will be revamped, delivering smoother, smarter, more dynamic and efficient user experiences.” In addition, there is also mention of Game Ecosystem and OPPO AI.
There isn’t much information about what new features ColorOS 15 might bring. But we do know from previously leaked OxygenOS Chinese betas that users can expect new lock screen customizations, improved animations, support for more apps in the dynamic island feature, and a revamped quick settings panel.
It’s worth noting that we still don’t have an official release date for ColorOS 15. The Weibo page translates it as “will be available at ODC,” but that probably doesn’t mean it’ll be released on the same day. Once released, the update will initially be limited to China. Indeed, OPPO usually takes its time to release new updates globally, just like it did with ColorOS 14.
We don’t have an official release date yet. ColorOS 14 was released in China in November last year. So, if ColorOS 15 is released by the end of 2024, users worldwide can expect to receive it in January or February 2025. For those unaware, ColorOS 14 brought a much-needed UI overhaul and features like File Dock, Smart Sidebar, and an iOS-like image cropping feature, among others. It does have a few drawbacks like the live island not working with third-party apps, and we hope they fix that in ColorOS 15 and OxygenOS 15.
That said, ColorOS 15 is also an interesting release for OnePlus users as ColorOS and OxygenOS share the same codebase. Hence, expect the same new features to arrive on ColorOS 15 and OxygenOS 15 with a few differences here and there. Not to mention, a few Android 15 features like app archiving, partial screen recording, and other security features are also expected to arrive in ColorOS 15.
What are your expectations for ColorOS 15? Is there a specific feature you would like to see in the UI? Let us know in the comments.
Read More:-
