The newly developed mobile operating system ZAO is a popular alternative to the Apple iOS. Similar to the iOS platform, the new mobile OS is easy to use and aims to improve the performance of devices. The ZAO app has already been released in India, Brazil, China, and Europe, and will be released in the USA later this year. The app features an intuitive interface that helps users edit images. The app also lets users rate articles and share their experiences.
The ZAO app works by scanning a user's picture and then transposing it onto the face of a fictional character. If the character strikes the user's face, the app activates the character's voice. The result is a video of the user speaking the character's voice. In a matter of 14 to 30 seconds, the two people can swap faces and share the results. The app is available for Android and iPhone.
Users can import photos and videos from the computer or export them directly to their iPhone. Using the iPhone or iPad, users can watch the videos created with ZAO on the go. Afterward, they can share the video with friends or share it with the world. However, the application is only available in Chinese, so users may not be able to access it without fluency in the Chinese language. They may also not be able to register on the app until it is released on a global scale.
