OPPO, the fourth largest smartphone supplier with shipment of 24.7 million in Q2 2022, announced an RMB 2 billion plan to support developers and creators working with OPPO – at its 2022 OPPO Developer Conference (ODC 2022).
OPPO also revealed Pantanal smart system, OPPO Carlink solution for smartphone-car integration, and OPPO Sense health algorithm.

“As we continue to transform into a company with its technology ecosystem, we look forward to joining hands with global developers and partners to build an open, symbiotic, and thriving ecosystem for all,” Pete Lau, Chief Product Officer at OPPO, said.

OPPO said its Pantanal cross-platform system is designed to offer cross-device sensing and computing capabilities. Pantanal can better understand and anticipate users’ needs and provide services at the right time in the right way.

Pantanal will make it easier for developers to develop and deploy services across multiple platforms, lowering cost while increasing efficiency.

OPPO has developed OPPO Carlink to enhance collaboration and integration between smartphones and automobiles as more people are relying on their smart devices for in-car services and entertainment. OPPO said Carlink provides a new model for smartphone and car companies to work together. Users can access a smartphone’s computing power and app ecosystem without changing existing in-vehicle infotainment systems.

OPPO announced a partnership with SAIC Motor to work on integrating smart devices and automobiles. OPPO earlier announced its agreement with Tesla China to use OPPO smartphones as digital keys for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in China.

OPPO has introduced its portfolio of IoT products to over 50 countries and regions worldwide, achieving over 120 percent growth across all categories over the past three years.

More than 300,000 developers and 700,000 creators have joined with OPPO to distribute their products and services to users across multiple platforms. The OPPO Open Platform supports developers in areas such as app services, graphics processing, and interconnectivity.

OPPO announced its self-developed OPPO Sense algorithm, featuring breakthroughs in cardiovascular health, fitness, and sleep tracking. OPPO will further its collaboration with global partners to improve connectivity between IoT products and develop health management apps, hardware, and services designed to help detect the onset of certain chronic diseases.