OPPO launches ColorOS 13 Global Version

Source: OPPO. The Aquamorphic Design.

OPPO has officially launched the global version of ColorOS 13. As one of the first operating systems based on the newly-released Android 13, ColorOS 13 seamlessly incorporates a variety of Android 13 key attributes, alongside a new Aquamorphic Design.

Inspired by the way water acts in nature, the Aquamorphic Design creates a fluid, inclusive user interface (UI). The new theme palette in ColorOS 13 is inspired by the way the light in the sky changes between sunrise and sunset, at sea level. Furthermore, the new system font is designed to improve the readability of system text in any language.

ColorOS 13 marks the debut of Dynamic Computing Engine, OPPO's in-house-developed system-level technical solutions. Dynamic Computing Engine brings two major improvements to ColorOS 13, increased battery life and the ability to keep more apps open in the background, making it possible to switch between multiple apps without losing the status within an app or experiencing lag during the switch.

Due to OPPO’s LTPO 2.0 technology, the Always-On Display refresh rate is now 1 Hz, saving up to 30% power. Smart home screen management features like Large Folders, Shelf¹, and the Home Screen Widget help users to navigate the interface with ease.

With online meetings becoming increasingly common, OPPO has developed the industry’s first meeting assistant for smartphone designed, catered specifically for online meetings. The Meeting Assistant can automatically prioritise wireless data packages to provide a more stable connection during online meetings. It can also manages banner notifications to minimise distractions, while allowing users to simultaneously use an OPPO Notes² shortcut to take notes during the meeting. 

One of the biggest updates to arrive on ColorOS 13 is the improved multi-device user experience. Multi-screen Connect now supports seamless connectivity between the smartphone and OPPO Pad Air, and between smartphone and PC³, boosting productivity and convenience through File Transfer that supports more file formats without hardware limitations. Users who connect their smartphone to a PC via Multi-screen Connect will also be able to experience the wonders of being able to display multiple mobile apps simultaneously on the PC screen.  

ColorOS 13 integrates the underlying privacy protection features of Android 13. For example, the system will automatically delete the clipboard history after a short period of time, preventing sensitive information leaks caused by malware. With the Nearby Wi-Fi feature⁴, users can also enjoy Wi-Fi without revealing specific location information.

OPPO’s self-developed technology plays an equally important role in boosting privacy and security. Based on the on-device algorithm model, Auto Pixelate⁵ can recognise and blur out the profile photos and names in chat screenshots automatically with one tap, and the new Private Safe is encrypted with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to provide high levels of security. ColorOS 13 provides further privacy and safety protection based on security and privacy authentication standards such as ePrivacy, TRUSTe, ISO27701, and ISO27001.

Details

For the global launch of ColorOS 13, OPPO plans to update nearly 35 smartphone models within the year, covering more than 60 countries and regions, and as many as 160 million users. This is the biggest update plan ever in the history of ColorOS. This rollout will begin with the Find X5 Pro and Find X5, with the official release of ColorOS 13. OPPO will then continue to port ColorOS 13 to over 20 more devices starting in 2023.

1 Please refer to the actual model for more information on availability and functionality. 

2 OPPO Notes are available on certain models with ColorOS 13.0 and on the rest with further other-the-air (OTA) updates. Please refer to the actual model introduction for more information. 

3 To use Multi-Screen Connect, your computer must meet these minimum requirements: Windows 10 build 18362 or later; Intel i3 2.4 GHz processor and above; Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth protocol 4.1 or higher. 8 GB RAM and 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi are recommended. For detailed information, please refer to https://connect.oppo.com/en-US/adaptedModels. 

4 The feature needs to be adapted by the application itself. 

5 Auto Pixelate supports Messenger and WhatsApp. The on-device algorithm detects and pixelates profile photos and names without accessing the content of your chat messages.