A modern smartphone is a symbiosis of hardware and software. Both components contribute equally to the user experience. Therefore, it is gratifying when companies develop their own shells – cleverly decorate and modernize pure Android. For example, Tecno, together with parent Transsion Holdings, are working on HiOS with many additional options useful in everyday life and for work.
Style and general arrangement of the system
To use a smartphone comfortably, the appearance and interface device must be as good as the exterior. After all, most of the time the eyes look at the screen! In the HiOS shell, the bet is made on a combination of pure Android architecture and design in the current “flat design”. No fanciful solutions or outdated design features, the concept is simple: nothing superfluous, but everything you need is at hand.
Despite the visual brevity, there are enough options in the settings to personalize the system. Fans of changing the look of the interface will appreciate the built-in Hi Theme application, which, in addition to changing themes, also has fonts, wallpapers, and even custom call screens. I don’t see the point in listing numerous little things, it’s better to pay attention to the settings and proprietary software on your own when Tecno is in your hands – the flexibility of the system will not disappoint.
Separately, I note the performance of HiOS. But rather optimization, because the shell works equally smoothly on both flagships and low-cost Tecno smartphones. I was especially pleased with the Spark 8C with a 90Hz screen, which is in no way inferior in responsiveness to the Camon 18 and even the flagship Camon 18 Premier.
Safety
A fingerprint scanner and face recognition for unlocking are integral attributes of Tecno devices. Inside, Za-Hooc works at the system level, protecting contacts, call log, SMS and calendar from requests from third-party applications. Instead of accessing real data, Za-Hooc passes empty lists. Thus, the company cares about the privacy of user data.
Applications can be protected with another graphic key. And hide photos and videos in the branded “Safe”, it can be found in the “Phone Master” application. All this will help to save yourself from ill-wishers who still got access to an unlocked smartphone.
Special features for communication
The smartphone is designed for communication. Modern technologies have given the opportunity to call up with video and chat through instant messengers. And the developers from Tecno made communication more comfortable by inventing useful features for HiOS.
Social Turbo – a set of settings for WhatsApp
First of all, we are talking about Social Turbo, which complements WhatsApp with options that are not available in the application itself.
- View deleted (revoked) messages.
- View messages without being marked as read.
- Record calls without the knowledge of the interlocutor.
- Changing the voice to a child, male or female.
- Face retouching during video calls with the Video Makeup panel.
- Flash notification when incoming calls.
A good bonus, besides, it does not contradict the rules of using WhatsApp. The data remains safe, and no fee is required.
Automatic call recording
Ordinary calls can be recorded selectively by pressing a button or all in a row in automatic mode. Usually this requires third-party software or mods of unknown origin, and Tecno has this useful feature out of the box.
Convenient utilities and multimedia
The rest of the time it is reasonable to use the smartphone for entertainment purposes. This side in HiOS is pumped no less. This is not only about the functionality of the shell itself, but also about the built-in applications from Tecno.
Free Music Boomplay
In particular, Boomplay is a streaming service that allows you to listen and download songs for free. The limitation is low quality (128 kbps), but this is such a trifle compared to the very fact of having free music already out of the box.
Soplay – the designer of your own music
We continue to study the pre-installed software and find Soplay. An entertaining little thing for creating rhythmic “minuses” in the style of Hip-Hop, R&B or Pop. We select the main rhythm, throw in suitable instruments and effects – we get a simple, but beautiful-sounding beat. It can be recorded and then used at your discretion, for example, as background music for a vlog. It, by the way, can be mounted in the built-in video editor.
HiParty – collaborative audio player
At joint parties, up to 6 Tecno devices can be combined into a single network for synchronous music playback. The desired player is called HiParty. The setup is simple, just select a track and scan the QR code.
Smart Panel
The Smart Panel has become a kind of center of chips. It is called, like the transition back, with a gesture from the side face. Only the finger needs to be held until the pop-up menu appears. It has a QR scanner (and taken care of), screen lock, screenshot, and other tools of choice. And next to them are your favorite apps.
By the way, HiOS has the option to take a long scrolling screenshot and capture the screen on video. A long screenshot is useful when you need to fit the entire correspondence or web page in one picture. Screencasts have also become a part of our lives, the recording can be supplemented with sound from a microphone.
Game and kids modes
In the shell stuffed with chips, there was also a place for a specialized game mode. It optimizes performance, disables auto-brightness, disables network switching, and turns notifications into a ticker to reduce distraction from the process. All aspects are finely tuned, including through a special panel with quick shortcuts. Tecno also helps to control and limit the time spent in the game. That is, he is struggling with addiction to eSports entertainment.
Here you can find parental control and a full-fledged children’s mode. This is a kind of separate space for the child, in which there are only suitable applications with adjustable time limits. The child will not be able to delete something important, call or send SMS.
Summarizing
In fact HiOS from Tecno turned out to be a versatile harvester for different users. Kids will love the easy-to-play game mode and quirky entertainment apps that come preinstalled out of the box. Their parents are a child mode that helps control the child. Youngsters will love the free streaming service, while adults will love the WhatsApp add-on and automatic call recording. Most importantly, all the functionality coexists in a smart and stylish, where each menu is in its place and does not clutter up the interface.
Source: Trash Box
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