Mumbai: Snap Inc., in partnership with OPPO, has unveiled two exciting features in the upcoming ColorOS 14 release. Users can open the Snapchat camera directly from the lock screen, allowing them to seamlessly connect to Snapchat without the hassle of unlocking the phone and navigating through the home screen. Additionally, OPPO's Shelf Card (that houses global search) will feature a Snap Map widget. Tailored for camera lovers, these features are available on OPPO devices powered by ColorOS 14 in India starting today.
Snapchat icon as a lock screen shortcut
This latest feature allows users to easily set the Snapchat icon as a lock screen shortcut, located at the bottom left of the screen. With this feature, accessing the Snapchat camera becomes easy. This feature is especially convenient for those who love to quickly capture and share their moments with friends.
Snap Map Widget on OPPO’s Shelf Card
Users can now add a Snap Map widget to Oppo’s Shelf Card, a versatile feature of the ColorOS. This widget allows users to conveniently pin a friend’s location, view their latest Snaps and activities and is easily accessible with a simple swipe-down from anywhere in the OS. With this integration, Snapchat becomes one of the first third-party apps to directly integrate into the Shelf Card.
“Our partnership with Snapchat marks a new exploration into the possibilities of smartphone operating systems,” said OPPOColorOS senior product manager Haizhou Zhu. “By integrating smart, human-centric features crafted alongside our partners, we are offering a smarter and smoother operating system, enabling users to immerse themselves more deeply in the customized Snapchat experience, along with other beloved features on their OPPO devices.”
Snap Inc. director of OEM partnerships Juan David Borrero said, “Our collaboration with OPPO reflects our commitment to building user-friendly experiences. These new features are tailored for our Indian users, who enjoy using the camera to express themselves visually with their friends and family. We can't wait to see how these additions will elevate their everyday smartphone experience!"
How to set up these new features:
Lock Screen Shortcut: Go to Settings/ select ‘Lock Screen’/ choose the option to add shortcuts / Select Snapchat to place it on the lock screen
Snap Map Widget on Oppo’s shelf card: Swipe down to access the Shelf/ Choose “Add Widget”/ Select Snap Map to pin a friend’s location for easy access
This latest update is a part of the ongoing partnership between OPPO and Snapchat, which has already witnessed numerous collaborative efforts, such as app preloads, Camera Capability Framework integrations, and Bitmoji Always On Display (AOD) integration, further enriching India's passion for innovative camera experiences.
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