After Google officially went ahead for Android 13, other manufacturers are now allowed to present their user interfaces – to match the new operating system. With ColorOS 13, Oppo is also launching the new UI generation, which offers a few practical functions in addition to an adaptive design. We give you a brief overview.
Google completed Android 13 earlier than expected and has already started shipping it to its own Pixel smartphones. But Oppo also wants to roll out its new ColorOS 13 user interface to the first devices in August, starting with the Find X5 (Pro). More devices will arrive in September, at least by the end of the year 35 smartphones have received the update (More details on the rollout are below).
Updated: Oppo has with it Distribution pretend ColorOS 13 for Oppo Find X5 and Find X5 Pro The launch update will initially be distributed in Australia, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Germany should follow just days later. Our test device actually already received the new software – so take a look
Refreshed design and improved AOD
ColorOS 13 focuses on a New look with “Aquamorph Design”.. Expect vivid colors that adapt to changing light throughout the day, with fluid animations inspired by “natural water effects.” A New card layout Should provide a better overview and increase user-friendliness.
This is joined New design for always-on display, for example wildlife scenes known as “homeland” (polar bears, penguins, corals). If you want, you can also display context-related information (for example, for food delivery) or control music apps (currently with Spotify, for example). If the smartphone has an LTPO 2.0 display panel, such as the Find X5 Pro (review), always-on display can now be enabled. down to a frame rate of 1 Hz – It will save up to 30% electricity.
At the system level, Oppo has also made improvements. That’s how ColorOS 13 came to be New “Dynamic Computing Engine” Developed to ensure smooth and stable system function. Meaning, for example: a longer battery life through more efficient use of hardware resources. Additionally, open apps should be able to stay “awake” longer in the background.
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Of course, new functions for everyday use should not be missing. For example, Oppo brings Meeting Assistant This is on smartphones Automatically prioritizes wireless data packetsTo ensure a stable connection during your video calls. Also, banner notifications have been simplified to reduce confusion. with Oppo Notes Shortcut For Google Notes, you can also create notes in a small pop-up window – for meeting minutes, for example.
On the other hand, if you want to connect your smartphone to your computer, you can now do it through multi-screen connection. With the appropriate software on the computer (from Windows 10), you can transfer files, use several mobile apps simultaneously on the PC screen or synchronize notifications. Alternatively, Multi-Screen Connect also works with the new Oppo Pad Air.
Privacy and security first
In terms of data protection and security, Oppo integrates the basic functions of Android 13 and your privacy is more important. with Auto pixelate feature However, ColorOS 13 offers a nice “gimmick”: profile photos and names can be automatically pixelated in chat message screenshots. WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are currently supported.
We can already see ColorOS 13 Try the beta for two weeks And have to say: I love the user interface. The changes and innovations are more apparent in the details, but both the new shortcuts in the notification bar and the new animations (especially in combination with gesture controls) look slick. In addition, there are important improvements in data protection “under the hood”.
Oppo will deliver ColorOS 13 to the Find X5 and Find X5 Pro (probably soon), followed by the Find X3 Pro in September. Should be by the end of the year A total of 35 smartphones 25 more models will get the new software, and according to plans, will be added in the first half of 2023.
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