At MWC Shanghai 2019 today, OPPO showed off a new technology called MeshTalk. This is a feature that allows OPPO phones to make calls and send messages to each other without the need for a cellular network, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connection and only requires the phones are within a 3km range.

OPPO says users will be able to send texts, voice messages, and make phone calls to OPPO devices within a 3km range. Multiple devices will also be able to “create an ad hoc local area network (LAN) that allows for the creation of group chats and also helps to expand the communication range via a signal relay”.

The official blog post said MeshTalk uses a custom chip that “takes advantage of decentralization, greater speed, and lower power consumption”. MeshTalk is also has a high level of privacy according to OPPO as it is able to bypass base stations and servers.

OPPO didn’t reveal when the technology will be available to the public. However, one can deduce that only new models released in the future will support MeshTalk since it uses a special chip which is a hardware component.

OPPO has proved once again that it is one of the forerunners in mobile innovation. The Chinese phone company has invested a lot in research and development and keeps coming up with new technologies. MeshTalk wasn’t the only feature it showed off at MWC Shanghai today, it also showcased its Under Screen Camera (USC) technology which should become the trend in a year.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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