The firmware Cyanogen OS 13.1 Added experimental fashion

Which year engineers Cyanogen developers to set the pace of other alternative firmware for Android. Moreover, the very Google picks up the most successful developments Cyanogen and adds them to the new release of its mobile OSes. Therefore, it is curious to observe each update distribution Cyanogen OS, which recently rose to version 13.1.

At the end of February 2016 the company's blog Cyanogen there was a record of the occurrence of an "era of sverhprilozheny". For ambiguous headline announcement hiding intelligent mobile platform by the acronym MOD. Simply put, software developers have access to the depths of Android, where before digging a Google experts. Now any application can be written in the "mod" (unit), which is native to the operating system. This will improve the user experience and make the interaction with a logical application.

At the time of the announcement it was not clear what fashion different from the preinstalled software. It seemed that Cyanogen go protoronnoy track and replace a number of standard third-party Android applications counterparts. For example, it was with the dialer from Google in Cyanogen OS 12, which is placed on top

In fact, it was much better. Yes, there is additional software, but it does not replace the credit default and is not activated by default. How it works? Let's see an example of the same dialer.

Maud Skype

It must be confessed, narrowly focused fashion for an alternative Android - the lot of large companies, which have reserves to promote their products in narrow circles. As, apparently, Cyanogen takes the money for the inclusion of third-party functions in your distribution. But be that as it may, we must pay tribute to Microsoft: the company c pleasure talking to cooperate and encourage the creation of projects for competing ecosystems. Take, for example, Sprightly - mobile assistant for the preparation of promotional materials and collages. Similar developments in Microsoft Garage lot.

In general, it is not surprising that just four products from Microsoft steel modes in Cyanogen OS 13.1. Let's start with Skype. Here it is incorporated directly into the dialer. And unobtrusive integration and harmonious: switch between a cellular telephone and Skype contacts provided in the search box and dialing.

In this case, all Skype contacts and call history are stored along with the usual calls. Deposit Skype account is also possible.

Maud Cortana

Voice Assistant from Microsoft sets reminders, announces upcoming events, launches the camera and makes a much more useful - just not count. One has only to say that the owner wants, and the task will be executed. Familiar from Google Now and Siri? Do not hurry. To interact with Cortana do not need to unlock the device. Enough to hold the screen, then the assistant will be ready to go.

Infinitely great, however, only works in the US. :) To Unfortunately, Microsoft did not even hint that Cortana to speak in Russian.

Maud OneNote

"Take notes is simple and intuitive, anytime and anywhere", - stated in the description OneNote module. However Cyanogen warns that the mod is not available for all devices. Unfortunately, my OnePlus One is not supported. In theory zametochnika services OneNote can use in the mail, the phone book or in the time of the call. Moreover, the tool is available among the tiles in the quick settings panel - really always at hand.

Maud Hyperlapse

Hyperlapse technology solves two problems: neutralize jitter and recording video images at speeds as desired in the final pulley 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 times. Of course, to suppress all the vibrations due to the algorithms alone will not succeed, so do not be too strongly to wave the phone. However, the beneficial effect is still noticeable. Perhaps the most interesting module Cyanogen OS 13.1, access to which is open in the application "Camera".

Details on Hyperlapse technology and examples of her work - in our review.

Maud Twitter

Twitter - the fastest source of information. A mod for Cyanogen OS 13.1 it becomes lightning: tweets can be viewed directly on the Lock screen. By the way, Twitter has Moments function, which is indicated by an icon of lightning. In fact it is a compilation of hot news topics that interest you. About Moments few people know, because the function works only in the West, so that fashion is not relevant in our area. A pity: flipping the tape is not running the application itself would be very convenient.

Just in case I will mention that the events must be activated in the settings of the lock screen. You can also specify that the traffic was going through Wi-Fi.

conclusion

Fashion Cyanogen OS quite appropriate. They do not cause rejection of which arises from the pre-installed software. Fashion can drown and do not notice if you are not interested in them. The only question is in the diversity and opportunities preselection.

And here much it is alarming that the first appearance MOD platform held to the accompaniment of Microsoft. Perhaps the Redmond corporation looks for itself a new major purchase, and soon we will see Android on the team Satya Nadella. Do you think the days of independent Cyanogen numbered?