Tecno Reveals HiOS 15 – Introduces India Focused AI Features and Enhanced Voice Assistant

Tecno has just lifted the curtain on HiOS 15, its upcoming Android 15-based custom skin. While the company hasn’t revealed when the update will roll out or which devices will get it first, it has detailed a host of new artificial intelligence features—many of them tailored for Indian users. This marks Tecno’s strongest push into AI-powered mobile experiences yet, with new tools for voice assistance, communication, writing, photography, and privacy.

Assistant

The standout upgrade in HiOS 15 is the revamped Ella voice assistant. For the first time, Ella can speak and understand Hindi, with support for Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, and Tamil expected to arrive later in the year. Tecno has teamed up with Indian AI firm Sarvam AI to enable this vernacular speech support. Ella will also benefit from integration with Google’s Gemini, making conversations more natural and intelligent.

Calling

Tecno is adding several handy AI features for phone calls. The new AI Call Assistant can translate, transcribe, and summarise phone and WhatsApp calls in real time—ideal for multitaskers or those dealing with language barriers. If you can’t pick up, the AI Auto Answer feature can step in, take the call, and give you a summary later. On top of that, AI Voiceprint Noise Suppression works in the background to reduce ambient noise for clearer calls.

Documents

For productivity, HiOS 15 brings an AI Writing & Document Assistant. This tool can summarise, rewrite, or expand any text. It also has the ability to convert handwritten notes into Word or PDF formats. Students, office-goers, and content creators will likely find this feature incredibly useful for getting things done on the go.

Screen

Another clever addition is AI Screen Awareness. This tool provides contextual support based on what you’re doing on your phone. Think of it as a silent helper that understands the screen content and suggests quick actions or information without you needing to dig around.

Photos

HiOS 15 also includes a set of smart photo-editing tools. The upgraded AI Eraser 2.0 & Image Extender can delete unwanted objects from photos and expand parts of an image—using voice commands. The AI Wallpaper Generator lets you create wallpapers from simple sketches or text prompts. AI Sharpness Plus helps enhance blurry images without uploading them to the cloud—because it’s processed entirely on your device.

Here’s a quick summary of some key HiOS 15 features:

Feature Type	AI Tool or Update
Voice Assistant	Ella with Hindi support, Gemini integration
Calls	AI Call Assistant, Auto Answer, Noise Suppression
Writing	AI Writing & Document Assistant
Screen Interaction	AI Screen Awareness
Image Editing	AI Eraser 2.0, Wallpaper Generator, Sharpness Plus
Privacy	Smart Privacy with AI Blurring

Privacy

Smart Privacy with AI Blurring is another useful update. It automatically detects and blurs sensitive information in your screenshots before sharing. Whether it’s contact numbers, account details, or personal data, this feature ensures your privacy remains intact.

Design

Beyond AI, Tecno is rolling out several user interface updates. Expect system-wide Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support, a redesigned dropdown control panel, smoother transition animations, new wallpapers, and minimalist app icons. Combined, these changes promise a more refined and responsive experience for Tecno users.

HiOS 15 seems like a serious step forward for Tecno, especially for Indian users. With so many AI features aimed at real-world convenience, it’s clear the company is working to make smartphones more intuitive, personal, and useful. All that remains is for Tecno to announce which devices will get it—and when.

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