vivo X500 Series & originOS 7: Run 5 Apps at Once

vivo has officially announced the rollout of its new software interface, originOS 7, built on top of the Android 17 operating system. The newly unveiled vivo X500 Series—comprising the vivo X500, vivo X500 Pro, and vivo X500 Pro Max—will be the very first devices to experience this fresh interface out of the box. Users in Thailand participating in the Preview Program will also get the opportunity to test out this new software version.

During the official launch event held in Shanghai, China, the standout highlight of originOS 7 was introduced as Origin Workbench. This capability allows users to run up to five applications simultaneously on a single screen, divided into one primary app and four secondary floating windows, marking a major milestone in mobile multitasking.

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A vivo product executive shared on stage that because Chinese smartphone users affectionately refer to originOS as the orange operating system, the company nicknamed this release orange jelly. The update heavily focuses on visual fluidity, introducing a function that transforms user photos into liquid-like textures. When the device is tapped or shaken, the image ripples, depresses, and bounces back like jelly, working alongside the internal gyroscope to cast realistic light and shadow on the wallpaper based on the device's tilt.

Additionally, the interface features Fluid Motion, which allows screen elements to stretch, bounce, and morph according to finger velocity. For instance, sliders in the gallery app behave like translucent jelly bars whose colors shift with the background, while the magnifying glass refracts text like a water droplet. vivo stated at the Shanghai launch that these animations span over 200 usage scenarios, with general fluidity responses improved in more than 200 areas.