Oppo has revealed the new ColorOS user interface that will bring Android 13 to its smartphone lineup, and one feature in particular has piqued our interest.
The updated custom UI, which is scheduled to appear on the Find X5 and Find X5 Pro as soon as this month, has a new “Pixelate” feature to protect certain information when screenshotting messages.
The feature, which is somewhat similar to the one announced by WhatsApp last week, can automatically blur a name and profile picture when you take a screenshot, while users can also manually blur the content of certain messages.
It’s ideal if you want to share only certain information from a chat, but keep the rest private. It looks like Apple and Google should consider integrating into their own messaging apps.
Out of the gate, Oppo says it’s only applicable to Meta’s WhatsApp and Messenger apps, but there’s no reason it can’t work with other messaging apps in time.
In addition to all the features within Android 13, Oppo’s ColorOS 13 includes a number of always-on display skins for the new 1Hz setting, which saves 20% power compared to ColorOS 12.
One of these is an Insight display that shows how much time you’ve spent on your phone and how many times you’ve unlocked it during the day (via Tech Advisor). There’s also a Spotify widget, offering access to playback controls and recently played content. Visually, the change is highlighted by the new Aquamorphic Design, offering elements inspired by water.
Oppo has promised that ColorOS 13 (and indeed Android 13) will arrive on 33 devices in the company’s Find and Reno lineup of devices before the end of the year.
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