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[Update: OnePlus, more join] Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo join forces to make Android file transfers easier

Damien Wilde May 21 2020 - 1:00 am PT

With Android Beam set to be deprecated with the release of Android Q, we are still unsure of what the future holds for cross-platform file sharing. We’ve seen glimpses of the new Fast Share but it isn’t known if that will be available to all Android phones. While we are still unclear, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo have decided to join forces to work on a multi-platform Android file transfer platform.

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Netflix certifies more Android smartphones from Oppo, Sony, and Xiaomi

Ben Schoon Apr 16 2020 - 10:07 am PT

Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services in the world, but it can be a little picky with what hardware it can run on. This week, Netflix has added HD and HDR10 support to a handful of devices from Oppo, Sony, and Xiaomi.

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Oppo Ace 2 is the company’s first phone w/ wireless charging, hits 40W

Ben Schoon Apr 14 2020 - 7:55 am PT

Oppo isn’t a big name in the US, but overseas it’s a respectable Android OEM that’s put out some excellent phones. Now, in 2020, the company is finally offering a smartphone with support for Qi wireless charging with the Oppo Ace 2.

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Oppo Find X2 Pro review: Finding the X-factor [Video]

Damien Wilde Apr 9 2020 - 1:15 pm PT

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The Oppo Find X2 Pro has side-stepped the innovation of its pop-up predecessor for a more head-on “regular flagship” approach.

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Oppo’s Realme set to launch spin-off Narzo sub-brand in India

Damien Wilde Mar 19 2020 - 5:16 am PT

In a weird Inception-like move, Oppo’s sub-brand Realme is set to create a sub-brand of its own. Realme’s Narzo line will take on the growing Pocophone and Redmi lines head-on.

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Oppo Find X2 Pro added to YouTube Signature Device list

Damien Wilde Mar 18 2020 - 6:28 am PT

The Oppo Find X2 Pro has become the first device from the Chinese firm to be added to the YouTube Signature Device list.

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Oppo Find X2 Pro Hands-on: Super-smooth but super-samey? [Video]

Damien Wilde Mar 13 2020 - 3:00 pm PT

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The Chinese brand Oppo might not be a household name in the West, but devices like the Find X2 Pro could potentially help change that thanks to a mix of impressive specifications and super-smooth performance.

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[Update: European launch] The Oppo Watch goes official in China, running ‘Android-based’ ColorOS

Damien Wilde Mar 13 2020 - 2:00 am PT

Oppo has officially unveiled its first-ever smartwatch in China — the Oppo Watch — with a global release expected later next month.

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Oppo Find X2 goes official w/ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 865, leather, more

Ben Schoon Mar 6 2020 - 2:00 am PT

After delaying its launch due to MWC’s cancellation last month, Oppo has today announced its flagship Find X2 and Find X2 Pro smartphones. Here’s what you needed to know.

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How to livestream the Oppo Find X2 and Oppo Smartwatch launch [Video]

Damien Wilde Mar 5 2020 - 7:00 pm PT

Oppo is set to unveil the follow-up to its legendary pop-up Find X at a launch event in London, but you can livestream the entire thing from the comfort of your home.

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[Update: More images] Oppo smartwatch leaks in live photos w/ first glimpse at the Android-based UI

Damien Wilde Mar 3 2020 - 1:35 am PT

While it still remains unclear, leaked images of the upcoming Oppo smartwatch have showcased part of the device interface for the first time leaving us guessing as to what software it might run.

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[Update: Not ‘true’ 3K] Oppo confirms that the flagship Find X2 will launch on March 6 w/ 120Hz ‘3K’ display

Damien Wilde Feb 27 2020 - 6:40 am PT

The MWC 2020 cancellation fallout has played havoc with some smartphone launches including that of the Oppo Find X2 — which will now launch on Friday, March 6.

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Huawei, Oppo, Xiaomi, and Vivo working to strengthen each other’s Android app stores [U]

Ben Schoon Feb 7 2020 - 9:38 am PT

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In the midst of its struggles with a ban from the US government, Huawei has been working on alternatives to the Play Store. Now, a report from Reuters is shedding light on plans from Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo to create a Play Store competitor of sorts.

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Oppo Reno3 and Reno3 Pro go official w/ 5G connectivity, mid-range specs

Damien Wilde Dec 27 2019 - 5:32 am PT

After we saw Oppo showcase some impressive under-display camera tech at their Inno Day 2019, the company quietly unveiled the mid-range Reno3 and Reno3 Pro in the brands native China.

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Report: Samsung and Oppo dominate the Android smartphone top sellers for Q3 2019

Damien Wilde Dec 27 2019 - 5:11 am PT

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According to the latest report from Counterpoint Research, while iPhone XR still remains the top-selling smartphone for Q3 2019, Samsung and Oppo dominate the top 10 globally selling Android smartphones.

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Oppo Find X2 could be first to launch with Snapdragon 865 chip in early 2020

Damien Wilde Dec 12 2019 - 5:17 am PT

Off the back of the Oppo Inno Day 2019, more information has been drip-fed from the firm to the global media in attendance. Notably, the potential early 2020 release of the Oppo Find X2 — the follow-up to one of the very first sliding smartphones.

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Oppo showcases impressive notch-killing under-display camera tech

Damien Wilde Dec 11 2019 - 5:07 am PT

Having shown off a notch-free front-facing camera earlier this year, Oppo has gone one step further, by giving us a glimpse of truly under-display camera prototype on an essentially bezel-less device.

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Xiaomi, Oppo, Motorola, HMD confirm devices built on 5G-ready Snapdragon 865

Stephen Hall Dec 3 2019 - 12:03 pm PT

At the Snapdragon Tech Summit here in Maui, Hawaii, several of Qualcomm’s partners have confirmed forthcoming devices that will be built on the new 5G-ready Snapdragon 865 system-on-a-chip. Xiaomi, Oppo, and Lenovo (Motorola) are all confirming the development of flagship smartphones that will pack the Snapdragon 865, while HMD Global also says it has plans for Snapdragon 765-powered devices.

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Oppo debuts 65W SuperVOOC fast charging which can charge your phone in 30 minutes

Ben Schoon Sep 18 2019 - 7:50 am PT

Fast charging has been around for a few years at this point, but it just keeps getting better over time. Today, Oppo has announced its latest fast-charging solution which pumps 65W of power into a smartphone to charge it in barely half an hour.

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Oppo flaunts new ridiculously curved ‘waterfall’ display [Gallery]

Damien Wilde Jul 29 2019 - 5:26 am PT

Oppo looks to be pushing us towards an ultra-curved future with in-display cameras. Their latest efforts show off what they are calling a “Waterfall Screen” that has simply insane edges that are almost at 90-degrees.

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Oppo demos world’s first under-display selfie camera [Gallery]

Damien Wilde Jun 26 2019 - 3:48 am PT

Oppo has done a great deal for mobile photography in recent months, at MWC they showcased the first 10x hybrid optical zoom camera — only to be beaten to the punch by Huawei. Now, after some teasing, they have unveiled then subsequently demoed the world’s first under-display selfie camera.

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Xiaomi and Oppo tease working under-display selfie camera tech [Video]

Damien Wilde Jun 3 2019 - 5:12 am PT

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The death of the notch is one thing we can all applaud. Having a cutout on your display is not only distracting, but it has also become a trend many OEMs have simply adopted to ‘fit in’. Now Xiaomi and Oppo have showcased their own takes on the under-display selfie cameras at almost the same time.

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Oppo Reno 10x zoom hands-on: Playing camera catch-up with the Huawei P30 Pro

Damien Wilde Apr 25 2019 - 1:10 pm PT

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After unveiling their brand new 10x hybrid zoom technology at Mobile World Congress 2019 — which is now in the new Oppo Reno 10x zoom edition — Oppo now has a lot of catching up to do to reach the runaway camera King of 2019 so far: the Huawei P30 Pro.

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New report declares Google Pixel as #3 in US market share, OnePlus in top 5 globally

Damien Wilde Apr 16 2019 - 9:36 am PT

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According to a report by Counterpoint Research, Google is now the #3 premium smartphone OEM in the US as of the end of 2018. This marks the first time that the Pixel has broken the top 5 for premium smartphone sales in the United States. OnePlus also hit a significant landmark breaking into the top 5 globally.

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