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Obscure

Obscure – Share what you want.

3.5

81 Votes

  • Category Photography
  • Program license Free
  • Version 1.1.2
  • Size 10 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Everyone
  • Package name com.obscure.obscure
  • Program by Obscure
    500 Howard St. Suite 300 San Francisco CA 94105

Obscure is an Android application that creatively merges messaging and photo-editing functionalities, incorporating elements of gaming for an engaging user experience.

Overview

Obscure provides a platform for users to share images with friends and interact with them in an entertaining manner. The app is easy to operate: users can snap a photo, select an interactive filter, add stickers if desired, and then share the resultant image with their friends. The application's innovative features offer users a fun and unique way to communicate and share moments.

Interactive Filters

One of the distinctive features of Obscure is its range of interactive filters. Users can choose from a variety of options, including a filter that censors specific parts of the image, another that overlays a zipper effect on the screen, and another that applies a bubble layer across the image. These filters add an element of fun and creativity to the photo-sharing process, allowing users to personalize and stylize their shared content.

Messaging Features

Obscure offers a variety of messaging features as well. Users can easily remove any message or picture that they no longer want to keep. The application also allows users to receive messages sent while they were offline, ensuring that no communication is lost or missed. This seamless integration of messaging features within the photo-sharing application enhances the overall user experience.

Gaming Elements

Obscure incorporates gaming elements into its design, transforming the process of sending images and text messages into a form of game. The app offers achievements, adding a competitive element that can motivate and engage users. This unique blend of social communication, creativity, and gaming provides a distinctive user experience that sets Obscure apart from other photo-sharing and messaging apps.

Pros

  • Combines messaging, photo-editing, and gaming elements
  • Wide selection of interactive filters for creative photo editing
  • Allows offline message reception
  • Includes a feature to delete unwanted messages or pictures

Cons

  • The gaming element may not appeal to all users
  • Some users may prefer a more straightforward messaging and photo-sharing app

▶ENHANCED IMAGE SEARCH - Tap the ‘Next’ button to scroll through image search results so you can find the perfect response!

▶MESSAGE OPTIONS - Long-tap any message you have sent to forward, or set as your profile picture!

▶FILTER LOCK - Not ready to show off what you’ve Obscured just yet? Turn on the Filter Lock!

▶IMPROVEMENTS - Bug fixes for a snappier experience!

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access approximate location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
  • CAMERA: Required to be able to access the camera device.
  • GET_ACCOUNTS: Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
  • READ_CONTACTS: Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
  • RECORD_AUDIO: Allows an application to record audio.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.obscure.obscure.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
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