vivo has officially launched OriginOS 6 worldwide. The system is built around three pillars—smoothness, design, and intelligence. It represents vivo’s next major step as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Smoothness redefined

At the core of OriginOS 6 is Smoothness Mastery, setting a new standard for responsiveness across every layer of the system. The new Origin Smooth Engine coordinates computing, storage, and display performance for an experience that looks, feels, and stays smooth over time.

vivo’s 8+1 Ultra-Core Computing prioritizes critical tasks, improving app cold starts by 18.5% and stabilizing frame rates by 10.5%. Memory Fusion speeds up data loading by 106%, while Dual Rendering boosts animation performance by 35%. On top of that, touch response is now 41% faster and app launches are 16% quicker, even when opening 50 apps in sequence.

Visually, the Origin Animation System brings more fluid motion through effects like Spring Animation, Blur Transition, and Morphing Animation. vivo’s Snap-Up Engine ensures instant reaction for high-demand actions like mobile ticketing—keeping users one step ahead. The result: consistent performance that’s been SGS-certified for sustained smoothness, simulating up to five years of heavy use.

Design inspired by nature

OriginOS 6 takes cues from nature to create a digital environment that feels effortless and alive. The Origin Design System unifies all visual elements—color, shape, font, and layout—under a single aesthetic built for clarity and balance. The new vivo Sans font supports over 40 languages, with adjustable weight and adaptive legibility across devices.

Dynamic Glow and Translucent Color add depth and natural light behavior to every interaction. Widgets and home screen layouts are now more flexible with the new Lock Screen Grid and 4×7 Home Screen Grid, giving users full creative freedom. Flip Cards add a touch of life, shifting dynamically as the phone tilts.

vivo AI: Personal intelligence, evolved

Working closely with Google, vivo integrates upgraded Gemini and Circle to Search capabilities for a smarter, more intuitive experience. The new Origin Island turns real-time updates into actionable suggestions—letting users copy, drag, or interact without switching apps.

In creative tools, AI Retouch merges AI Erase, Image Expander, and Photo Enhance into one workflow for easy editing. Productivity gets a boost from Smart Call Assistant, DocMaster, AI Creation, and AI Search, while Office Kit and One-Tap Transfer extend these capabilities seamlessly across devices.

Secure and enduring performance

Security takes center stage under the new vivo Security brand, ensuring privacy and transparency through on-device intelligence and data minimization. Meanwhile, upgraded BlueVolt technology enhances power efficiency and charging stability for a cooler, longer-lasting performance.

Availability

OriginOS 6 will begin rolling out globally in phases starting November 2025, with schedules varying by market.

Apple has introduced the upgraded Apple Vision Pro, now powered by the M5 chipand equipped with the Dual Knit Band for improved comfort.

This latest version delivers faster performance, sharper display rendering, longer battery life, and new experiences through visionOS 26, which introduces widgets, updated Personas, and new Apple Intelligence features with expanded language support.

M5 chip brings faster AI and sharper visuals

The M5 chip, built on third-generation 3-nanometer technology, introduces a 10-core CPU and GPU that boost performance across the system. Apps launch faster, web browsing feels more responsive, and visuals appear sharper with 10% more pixels rendered on Vision Pro’s micro-OLED displays.

The new GPU supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading. It brings lifelike lighting and reflections to games like Control. Vision Pro now supports refresh rates up to 120Hz. It reduces motion blur and delivering smoother experiences for Mac Virtual Display users.

The high-performance battery extends use to 2.5 hours of general activity or 3 hours of video playback on a single charge. Meanwhile, the 16-core Neural Engine accelerates AI-powered tasks up to 2x faster than before. Developers can now use Apple’s Foundation Models framework to create smarter on-device AI experiences.

Dual Knit Band offers improved comfort

Apple introduces a redesigned Dual Knit Band, crafted from 3D-knitted fabric for a more cushioned and balanced fit. It uses flexible ribs embedded with tungsten inserts for counterweight and stability, while the dual-function Fit Dial enables fine-tuned adjustments.

The Dual Knit Band is available in three sizes (S, M, L), sold separately, and compatible with previous Vision Pro models. Users can find their best fit through the Apple Store app for iPhone.

visionOS 26 expands spatial experiences

With visionOS 26, Vision Pro adds immersive new ways to work and play. Widgets can now stay anchored in your space, Personas look more natural in FaceTime, and spatial photos use AI to add realistic depth.

Vision Pro also supports 180° and 360° video playback from Canon, Insta360, and GoPro. This lets creators and users relive footage the way it was captured. Later this year, the Vision Pro app for iPad will launch. It will give users another way to browse and manage spatial content.

Expanding apps, games, and immersive content

Vision Pro users can explore over 1 million apps, with 3,000+ made specifically for visionOS. Lifestyle and design apps like HomeByMe, Balenciaga, and Christie’s Select join entertainment titles like Epic Earth and Space Vision.

Apple Immersive continues to push storytelling boundaries with new titles from Audi F1 Project, BBC, HYBE, and Red Bull. There are also 3D movie hits like Jurassic World Rebirth and Wicked on the Apple TV app.

Gaming also levels up with support for PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers. It unlocks tactile gameplay with six degrees of freedom and haptic feedback.

Built for creators and professionals

Pro users can use Vision Pro for advanced workflows — from 3D design and photography to film production and live collaboration. The new Logitech Muse stylus offers pixel-level precision in apps like Crayon and Sketch Pro. Enterprises such as CAE, Porsche, and UC San Diego Health are already adopting Vision Pro to power simulation, visualization, and healthcare innovation.

Pricing and availability

The upgraded Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip and Dual Knit Band starts at SGD 4,999, available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options.

Pre-orders in Singapore begin October 17, with availability in Apple Stores starting October 22.

The Dual Knit Band can be purchased separately for SGD 149, the Vision Pro Travel Case for SGD 299, and ZEISS Optical Inserts for SGD 149 (Readers) or SGD 219 (Prescription). The Logitech Muse stylus is priced at SGD 179 and will be available alongside the new Vision Pro.

Customers can book demos online, featuring the new Vision Pro and its latest features, including Genmoji, Writing Tools, and new Apple Immersive experiences like Tour De Force and MotoGP.

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Apple has unveiled the new iPad Pro M5. It delivers the biggest leap in AI performance ever for iPad. With a next-generation GPU featuring a Neural Accelerator in each core, M5 makes the new iPad Pro up to 3.5x faster than M4 and 5.6x faster than M1 for AI tasks.

Built for AI-driven creativity

With M5, iPad Pro brings AI workflows to a new level. The 10-core GPU architecture with Neural Accelerators boosts AI performance up to 3.5x faster than M4. It accelerates image generation in Draw Things and video masking in DaVinci Resolve.

The faster 16-core Neural Engine powers Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground and enables developers to run large on-device models using the Foundation Models framework.

M5 also integrates a third-generation ray-tracing engine. It provides up to 1.5x faster 3D rendering than the previous iPad Pro. It’s also up to 6.7x faster than M1. It’s ideal for design, gaming, and creative apps like Octane X, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Illustrator.

Smarter performance and seamless multitasking

The M5 chip delivers a major upgrade across the board — faster CPU cores, 30% more memory bandwidth, and 2x faster storage speeds. The 256GB and 512GB models now start with 12GB of unified memory, giving users more headroom for multitasking, AI model processing, and heavy creative projects.

With over 150GB/s of unified memory bandwidth, users can render, edit, and game smoothly, while fast charge support powers the device up to 50% in around 30 minutes using a high-wattage USB-C adapter.

Advanced connectivity and design

The C1X modem brings up to 50% faster cellular data and 30% lower power use compared to the previous generation. The new N1 chip enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread, improving AirDrop, Personal Hotspot, and smart home connectivity.

Available in 5.1mm (13-inch) and 5.3mm (11-inch) thickness, iPad Pro remains Apple’s thinnest device. The Ultra Retina XDR display with tandem OLED technology offers 1600 nits peak HDR brightness and 1000 nits sustained brightness. A nano-texture glass option reduces glare for color-critical workflows, while Adaptive Sync enables smoother 120Hz performance on external displays.

Powered by iPadOS 26 and designed for the future

The new iPadOS 26 introduces a redesigned interface, an all-new windowing system, and Liquid Glass effects that react dynamically to user input. It also adds the Preview app for PDF editing, a supercharged Files app, and more automation with Shortcuts and Live Translation powered by Apple Intelligence.

Accessories like Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Smart Folio expand what users can do on iPad Pro — from illustration to professional editing and multitasking.

Built with 30% recycled content, the iPad Pro meets Apple’s 2030 carbon-neutral goals, featuring 100% recycled aluminium in the enclosure, rare earth elements in magnets, and cobalt in the battery.

Price and availability

The new iPad Pro with M5 will be available starting October 22, priced from SGD 1,499 for the 11-inch Wi-Fi model and SGD 1,999 for the 13-inch Wi-Fi model.