OPPO Reno7 series launched: Better battery and display!

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Earlier this week, OPPO
announced
 that they would launch their Reno7 series on the 25th of November. Now the OPPO Reno7 series has arrived in China with the release of the Reno7 5G, Reno7 Pro 5G, and Reno7 SE 5G.

Reno7 Pro 5G

The OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G is the highest-end model of the three. It has the best screen with a 6.55-inch FHD AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch-sampling rate, that peaks at 800 nits of brightness.

In terms of the hardware, the device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200-Max SoC that is available with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage; also, the smartphone uses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W charging.

On the back, there is a triple camera design that features a 50MP  main camera, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2MP macro lens, while the front of the phone uses a 32MP hole-punch design camera. The camera bump is also surrounded by an LED that flashes for notifications and charging that is available on all the phones.

The OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G retails at CNY3699 (roughly RM2,455) for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant and CNY 3999 (roughly RM2654) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model.

Reno7 5G

The Reno7 comes with similar specifications as the Pro, with differences in the display, hardware, and camera. The OPPO Reno7 has the same 4,500mAh battery, but the charging speed is 60W. Another hardware change is the chip; this smartphone uses a Snapdragon 778G instead of the Dimensity 1200-Max.  However, the RAM and storage options remain the same.

Other differences also include a smaller display coming in at 6.43-inches and a 64MP main camera on the Reno7 compared to 50MP on the Pro.

The OPPO Reno7 5G is priced at CNY2699 (roughly RM1791) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, CNY 2999 (roughly RM1990) for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model, and CNY3299 (roughly RM2190) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model.

Reno7 SE 5G

Now the OPPO Reno7 SE is the most affordable option of the series, with similar specifications to the other phone, but has a few downgrades. It includes the 6.43-inch AMOLED display and 4,500mAh battery size that the Reno7 includes, but it differs from the charging, as it only supports 33W charging.

It also uses a Dimensity 900 that is available with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

The cameras on the back panel feature a 48MP main shooter, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth camera, while the front has a 16MP selfie camera with the same hole-punch design.

The OPPO Reno7 SE 5G costs CNY2199 (roughly RM1459) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and CNY 2399 (roughly RM1592) for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model.

There is no official confirmation for a global release, but we can expect to see this device ship out internationally during early 2022. To see more about these devices head over to
OPPO’s China website.

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OPPO Reno7 to launch in China this 25 November!

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Recently, there has been a lot of rumors going around about the
OPPO Reno7
, and now we finally have confirmation of its release date and got the first official look at the device which was revealed by
OPPO on their Weibo account.

OPPO’s post revealed the design of the phone to have thin edges, and a thin camera bump that features what we suspect are three lenses, while a fourth cut-out is present for aesthetic purposes. The back panel is also shown to have blue color with lines that look like shooting stars.

It is confirmed that your colour options include Star Rain Wish, Dawn Gold, and Starry Night Black.

Rumored specifications of the OPPO Reno 7

Rumors of the Reno7 specifications had been released after JD.com listed the smartphone on their website. It showed that this device would include a Snapdragon 778G chipset.

Furthermore, there will apparently be three storage and memory options – 8GB RAM and 128GB storage; 8GB RAM a 256GB storage; and 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The battery of the Reno7 is also rumored to have a 4,500mAh pack that supports 65W fast charging.

Of course, all the specifications are just speculation, and no official information has been revealed by OPPO other than the launch date. The OPPO Reno7 will arrive in China on the 25
th
 of November, with no news on its global release yet. So be sure to look out for more updates from us.

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OPPO Reno7 Z 5G goes official in Malaysia for RM1699

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OPPO has unveiled the Reno7 Z 5G here in Malaysia, the entry-level portrait expert continues to sport powerful portrait taking capabilities such as Bokeh Flare Portrait and Selfie HDR, while featuring a stylish OPPO Glow design and for the first time ever, Dual Orbit Lights on its two cameras on the back that flashes when charging or receiving notifications.

Featuring a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that refreshes at 60Hz, the Reno7 Z 5G is a Netflix HD and Amazon Prime Video HD certified device, it is powered by a Snapdragon 695 processor mated to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, which should offer really good mid-range performance, the phone’s triple camera system houses a 64MP main camera, a 2MP macro and 2MP depth camera. On the front, a 16MP camera takes care of your selfies.

Like other OPPO phones, the Reno7 Z 5G offers great endurance with a 4500mAh battery that supports 33W SuperVOOC flash charging, which can be fully charged from 0% in just 63 minutes. Software wise, the Reno7 Z 5G ships with ColorOS 12 based on Android 12, making this one of the few mid-range phones running on Google’s latest Android operating system.

The OPPO Reno7 Z 5G is now available for preorder at RM1,699, general availability will be made starting on 2nd April 2022. Customers who preorder the Reno7 Z 5G during 29th March 2022 till 1st April 2022 will receive complimentary gifts up to RM233, which includes a Reno Bag (worth RM109) and a 50% PWP off the OPPO Enco Air2 earbuds, preorders can be made at OPPO Brand Stores and OPPO’s official Lazada and Shopee store.

For the first 100 customers who preordered the phone on Shopee until 10th April 2022, OPPO is giving away additional free gifts worth up to RM129 which includes a RM50 ShopeePay rebate for ShopeePay activated users and a stainless steel suction cup worth RM79. In addition, customers will automatically be given 10 lucky draw contest tickets to win prizes up to RM2,526, which you can stand a chance to win a OPPO Reno7 Z 5G, OPPO Enco Air2 and more.

Preorder the OPPO Reno7 Z 5G
here
. Details on the lucky draw can be found
here
.

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OPPO Reno7 Z to arrive in Malaysia on 29th March

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OPPO is expanding the Reno7 lineup in Malaysia with the Reno7 Z, which is an entry model of the Reno7 series and continues to offer users various ways of taking portraits, the phone is set to arrive in Malaysia on 29th March 2022 and has a few things that might pique your interest.

The Reno7 Z is powered by a Snapdragon 695 5G processor, which is one of our favorite chips that we have seen in mid-range phones, it will also come with a head turning OPPO Glow design, and Dual Orbit Lights on the cameras on the back that glows when the phone is charging or notifications come in.

Other than that, the Reno7 Z is a rather compact device with a 6.43-inch Full HD+ OLED panel and right under the hood, it packs a 4500mAh battery with support for 33W SuperVOOC flash charging.

Stay tuned on this space as more details are revealed on the Reno7 Z.

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OPPO Reno8 renders leak with large camera island and three colours to choose from

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Product images of an unnamed smartphone model has been patented by
OPPO

in its native country. Since
renders

of the Find X5 was leaked a few weeks ago, we can only expect this to either be the design of the Reno8 or Reno8 Pro’s.

Image Credit: LetsGoDigital

The first thing I noticed is the huge island at the back that houses a triple-camera setup and an LED flash. Other than that, all four edges of the smartphone are rounded and we have ourselves a punch-hole camera cutout on the top left corner of the display.

Concept of Samsung Gaalxy S22 Ultra; Image Credit: LetsGoDigital

Contrary to how it looks in the renders, the camera island actually doesn’t look too bad in real life (based on the concept created by Dutch graphic designer, Jermaine Smit).

In addition, we also get a look into what colours the phone will be offered in — a blue-ish gradient colour, silver, and black.

Image Credit: LetsGoDigital

Details about the OPPO Reno8 series has not be revealed by the company itself but we expect it to launch during the second half of the year. Stay tuned as we’ll be sure to update you on any additional information that pops up.

Source:
LetsGoDigital

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OPPO reveals 10x hybrid optical zoom and new in-display fingerprint scanning technology

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OPPO revealed its latest camera technology that was teased a few days back, the 10x hybrid optical zoom. In addition to that, the company also launched a new in-display fingerprint scanning technology.

OPPO first launched the 5x precision optical zoom back in 2017 at the Mobile World Congress, but now it’s offering the 10x hybrid optical zoom technology that uses three cameras instead of just two. While previously the dual camera setup consist of the main lens and a telephoto lens, OPPO now adds an ultra-wide lens to the camera setup.

This new design is said to be able to offer a zoom range from 15.9mm to 159mm. In addition, the main camera and telephoto camera will also be getting OIS so users can actually get better quality especially when it comes to video recording.

That aside, OPPO also revealed a new in-display fingerprint scanning technology that reminds me of the technology that was shown by Xiaomi CEO recently. The technology now offers wider screen area for the fingerprint unlock and it’s also quicker than the previous in-display fingerprint scanning technology.

Apart from that, OPPO also announced that this new

technology will support two finger unlocking. This means that users can now unlock their phones using two thumbs. It is a unique feature, though it is confusing as to why anyone would like to use two thumbs to unlock their phones. Besides that, the fingerprint scanner will also be capable of performing one-click payments and domain and app encryption.

Both new technologies are expected to be seen this year itself in OPPO’s smartphones. OPPO also plans to reveal a working sample of the new camera technology at 2019’s Mobile World Congress.

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OPPO reveals a 5G prototype of OPPO Find X

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OPPO launched their flagship smartphone, the OPPO Find X in 2018. But they weren’t finish with the flagship smartphone because just last month, they’ve decided to reveal a 5G prototype of the Find X.

The OPPO Find X is an all-screen smartphone with an elevating slider that holds the front and rear cameras. It was one of OPPO’s greatest achievement in 2018, and now it continues to be a product of pride with the 5G prototype that is equipped with Snapdragon 855 and X50 5G modem.

During the event, the prototype was used to demonstrate 5G data connectivity and performance in applications such as video streaming and video chatting. The company is certain to be the first few to launch commercial 5G smartphones as they were one of the first to complete 5G 3D video call, 5G signaling and data connections on a smartphone, 5G Internet access test, and recently, 5G multiparty video call.

Besides that, OPPO also introduced the concept of “5G+” that aims to connect everything and bring an unbelievable user experience by using the smartphone as a core to smart devices, with all of them being connected to a 5G network.

The company stated that they’ve already begun to work on smart devices in areas of “smart health” and “smart home”, and they’ll continue to improve on 5G technology with AI, Big Data and Cloud Computing. They aim to create true “intelligent personal assistants” so users can bring their smart experiences to a whole new level.

Apart from that, OPPO also plans to continue collaborating with Qualcomm to build a 5G ecosystem, and in China, OPPO will partner with China Mobile to ensure that the commercial 5G smartphones can come out as soon as possible.

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OPPO reveals its under-display camera that is invisible when not needed

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The smartphone industry keeps trying to introduce full displays to its consumers, whether it is a pop-up selfie camera, punch-hole display or even sliding mechanism. Now, OPPO revealed on its Twitter and Weibo that the company has just succeeded in creating an under-display selfie camera technology.

No, it’s not similar to punch-hole displays. It’s a camera that’s literally under the display, so you won’t be able to see it unless you use your camera. In the video OPPO tweeted, the camera is non-existent during normal usage and will only appear at the top section of the display once the camera app is opened.

For those seeking the perfect, notchless smartphone screen experience – prepare to be amazed. 📲

You are taking a very first look at our under-display selfie camera technology. RT! 🤯
pic.twitter.com/FrqB6RiJaY

— OPPO (@oppo)
June 3, 2019

It was also reported by Engadget that OPPO VP Brian Shen said that there are some loss in optical quality of the camera and it remains unmatched to normal cameras. Shen also stated that “no new technology jumps to perfection right away,” which makes us believe that OPPO will continue to put in efforts to perfect the under-display selfie camera.

If OPPO succeeds in developing the under-display selfie camera, it could be possible for our future smartphones to have full displays without needing holes, sliders and pop-up designs.

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OPPO reveals patents to mask punch-hole camera

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It’s no secret that OPPO are proponents of mobile phone camera-related advancements; the Chinese phone brand revealed their 10x hybrid optical zoom technology that offers increased zoom ranges of up to 159mm.

In virtually no time at all, OPPO has once again raised some eyebrows by releasing patents that would integrate with the punch hole camera.

Image credit: Android Authority

Two patents were published to the Intellectual Property Office (WIPO); one of which shows a row of apps lined up across the top of the phone with the camera app covering the front-facing camera. This looks like a pretty nifty way to blend in the camera with the rest of the display.

Image credit: Android Authority

Another patent suggests that the camera app’s permanence can be swiped across the display, unbinding it with the camera.

With releases of phones such as Samsung Galaxy S10, vivo APEX 2019 and OnePlus 7 on the horizon, it’s easy to see that full screen punch hole displays will be the new a trend for smartphones. OPPO’s dynamic design strategies could see them challenge the very best in the industry in the near future.

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OPPO Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale: Get a pair of True Wireless Earbuds for only RM1!

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This year, Chinese New Year comes with a long weekend, and we can bet everyone is busy with their respective Chinese New Year and
balik kampung
preparations. It’s the time of year when most people become more cautious with their spending and hunt for the best deals.

OPPO is currently holding a
Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale
 until 15 February, so if you’re looking for a mid-range phone, there’s no better time than now to grab the
OPPO A95
.

Using Waze to navigate from house to house and taking photos with your relatives could cause your phone battery to get drained pretty fast. This is where the OPPO A95’s 5000mAh battery comes in handy. Other than its huge battery capacity, the phone also supports 33W Flash Charge fast charging.

If you’re experiencing difficulties when carrying out the data-heavy task of sharing all your CNY photos and videos, OPPO’s RAM Expansion technology is here to help. When the available 8GB of RAM starts to run low, up to 5GB of your ROM can be converted into a short-term RAM.

Even if you’re not planning to go anywhere this festive season, the OPPO A95 will still come in handy as the 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen is equipped with All-day EyeCare and In-display Fingerprint Unlock to provide a more immersive viewing experience whether you are gaming, watching videos, or having a virtual open house.

During the Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale, every purchase of an OPPO A95 qualifies you to get a pair of True Wireless Earbuds worth RM109 just by adding another RM1.

The
OPPO A95
 is available at the recommended retail price of RM1,099 in two stunning colours – Glowing Rainbow Silver and Glowing Starry Black.

To find out what other promotions OPPO is running under their Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale, click
here
 for more information.

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OPPO Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale: you might be the one who wins the 24K Gold Plated Tiger Figurine!

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OPPO is among the many brands to offer discounts and prizes to celebrate CNY, but that’s not all — the company wants to make it even better by rewarding you with rewards worth up to RM3,888,888 with it’s Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale.

Stand a chance of winning a Full 24K Gold Plated Tiger Figurine worth RM9,888

If you’re looking to buy any of the following phones —
Find X3 Pro
,
Reno6
,
Reno6

Pro
,
Reno6

Z
, and
A95
 — you can buy it now to gain an entry in the Roar of Prosperity Lucky Draw. Who knows, you might be the lucky one!

To participate in the lucky draw, simply follow the steps listed below:

Register at My OPPO App and proceed to the
Roar of Prosperity Lucky Draw
under the ‘Activities’ category

Redeem your chance to win

Copy the code and click the green button

Fill up the details and code before submitting

Voilà
, you’re done. The lucky winners will be announced on 16th February 2021 so stay tuned for that.

But wait, that’s not all!

Any purchase of the five phones mentioned just now could also win you a Limited Edition 999.9 Fine Gold Angpow from Wah Chan that’s worth up to RM128, along with a complimentary entry to Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park.

Buuut wait- walau eh, there’s more?

Yes, there’s more. OPPO is also offering rewards to go along with your purchases so you get the best bang for your buck during this feative season. Take a look at what they’re offering below:

Model No.

RRP

Rewards

Find X3 Pro

RM4,299

Complimentary screen damage warranty worth RM259

Reno6

Reno6 Pro

Reno6 Z

RM2,999

RM2,399

RM1,699

Get screen damage warranty worth RM139 by adding on RM69 only

A95

RM1,099

Get True Wireless Earbuds (RRP is RM109) by adding-on RM1 only

2 units of OPPO Band in a CNY IoT bundle set

RM318

Purchase any of the OPPO smartphone devices to get a deal of 2 units of OPPO Band at RM188 only (save up to RM130!)

Enco Air

RM299

Purchase any of the OPPO devices and get the PWP deal of either Enco Air or Enco Buds at a 50% discount(save up to RM149!)

Enco Buds

RM159

If you’re interested in getting any of the products mentioned, you can do so at OPPO Brand Store,
OPPO Official Online Store
,
Shopee
, and
Lazada
.

OPPO’s Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale is happening now until 15 February, so catch it now before it’s too late! For more information about Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale, click
here
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Get OPPO devices for as low as RM499 on Shopee 7.7 Orange Madness Campaign

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Shopee has already started its 7.7 Orange Madness Campaign since June 24, but from today till July 7, OPPO will be offering crazy deals on Shopee that lets you purchase phones with huge discounts!

During these seven days, the OPPO R15 Pro, OPPO F9 and OPPO A3s will be available at lowered prices, and there’ll be various cash vouchers for you. The OPPO R15 Pro that is originally priced at RM2,399 will be available for only RM979, whereas the OPPO A3s with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage will be reduced from RM899 to RM499. As for the OPPO F9 that retails at RM1,399, you can now get it on Shopee for RM919.

In addition to that, the more you spend on OPPO products on Shopee, the higher the amount of cash voucher you’ll get. You can get a RM5 voucher when you spend RM30 or get a RM100 voucher when you spend RM1,500. You can even use this on discounted OPPO devices to get lower prices.

For more information, visit
OPPO’s Official Shop
 on Shopee.

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OPPO slashes price off F5 and A83

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After six months, the Oppo F5 has finally gotten a price cut of RM199 off it’s original price of RM1298, while the lower end A83 that was announced earlier this year will also be getting a RM100 price cut. The Oppo F5 and A83 can now be purchased at the price of RM1099 and RM799 respectively, making it really enticing for those who are looking to buy a selfie smartphone.

For starters, the Oppo F5 is more than just a selfie smartphone, as we have reviewed in our comparison with the widely popular Huawei Nova 2i, the phone features an impressive 16-megapixel f/1.8 main shooter that takes very impressive photos for it’s price, the front facing 20-megapixel camera also tends to take naturally beautified selfies with it’s AI beautification technology. The Oppo A83 on the other hand is a smaller device with a 5.7″ FHD+ display, and has lower resolution cameras with a 13-megapixel main and 8-megapixel front camera, it still comes with the F5’s AI beautification tech and comes with Facial Unlock.

The Oppo F5 and A83 are available for purchase over at Oppo’s Official Online Store,
Lazada
, 11street and Shopee.

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OPPO’s Smart Tag may launch alongside the Find X3

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OPPO will be launching its Find X3 series in the coming months, but what’s interesting is that the company also plans to debut its own Bluetooth smart tag.

After the Galaxy SmartTag, here comes OPPO’s smart tag

The first Bluetooth smart tag that gained popularity is called Tile and the company was founded in 2012; few years later, reports suggested that Apple will release its own tracking device called the AirTag, but we’ve yet to see it. On the other hand, Samsung recently released its
Galaxy SmartTag
 alongside its Galaxy S21 series and now, OPPO may be following a similar path.

It looks like a regular smart tag, nothing fancy

Image credit: LetsGoDigital

LetsGoDigital
 reported that this smart tag patent was filed back in May 2020 and published yesterday with several images. There’s nothing unique about the tracking device — it’s rectangular, flat and comes with the OPPO branding in the middle. Those who’re familiar with the OPPO Watch will recognise the design of the smart tag; apart from that, there’s also a tiny hole in the corner so users can hang these trackers on key chains and what not.

Unlike Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag that comes with a button, the OPPO smart tag doesn’t look like it has extra buttons. We’re also expecting it to have a small form factor since that’ll be more convenient to users.

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OPPO smartphones now support e-SIM with Durian Man app

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OPPO is starting to bring e-SIM support to the OPPO smartphones, and the company is collaborating with Durian Man to do so.

OPPO’s smartphone models starting from the OPPO F9 onwards will be getting the e-SIM feature meaning that users can actually use their smartphones with a virtual SIM, so they can skip going to physical stores to register for a telco plan.

Users need to first install the Durian Man app which is available on Google Play Store and register for an account. Then, select a preferred mobile prepaid plan and scan either your identity card or passport, then proceed to make payment and select your preferred mobile number. Lastly, just activate the number and you’ll be eligible to use the e-SIM service. The prepaid plan offered by Durian Man also provides nationwide coverage and also offers international roaming from as low as RM3.

Other than that, OPPO is also offering the chance for their users to win prized worth RM30,000 from 5 December to 31 December. However, users will need to visit The Mines OPPO Concept Store, SS15 Subang Jaya Concept Store and Lowyat CS! Concept Store to join the lucky draw contest, and in addition to that, users who invite their friends will also earn RM3 bonus.

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OPPO follows in Apple’s footstep to include an ECG sensor in its upcoming smartwatch

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Smartphone brands now don’t solely focus on selling smartphones anymore; many are seen to offer more products to pair with their smartphones such as wireless earbuds and smartwatches. This applies to OPPO, the Chinese manufacturer that recently teased its upcoming smartwatch.

Though the company did not reveal a lot about its smartwatch, the teaser revealed a rectangular watch face that will come with AI and deep learning. However, a leakster called Digital Chat Station just revealed another interesting piece of information yesterday — the smartwatch will come with an ECG sensor.

Though OPPO isn’t the first to include an ECG sensor into its smartwatch, it is one of the few brands that are doing it. Apple has already done this with its Apple Watch Series 4 and so is Samsung with its Galaxy Watch Active 2.

The OPPO smartwatch is expected to launch in Q1 2020, so we’ll be seeing it within these few months.

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Oppo teases a 10GB RAM phone in an event in China

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Oppo is on a roll this year, they released the Fine X which is their full body display phone that comes with a mechanical camera section used for answering calls and taking a picture. It looks like they are not stopping there as recently, they teased a new phone in China that will come with 10GB of RAM.

An image of an Oppo-sponsored event in China was posted on Weibo, where the company was teasing their Oppo R17. However, there is no other information on the phone other than what was announced during the event, other than the tipster stating that the phone will come with 10GB of RAM. That would make the R17 a phone with the most amount of RAM but it seems like it might not hold that crown for very long. When Oppo releases a phone, you know that Vivo is always high on their tail and vice versa. In another rumour, Vivo is producing the Xplay7 which is said to come with a 4K OLED display with a 92.9 percent screen-to-body ratio, 256GB or 512GB of storage and 10GB of RAM.

With apps and games reaching a new height of advancements in graphics and the features it offers, we might actually need 10GB of RAM in our phone, but that’s a future that we might have to wait for a long time. Still, nice to see Vivo and Oppo giving us future-proof devices, as long as the price and specs meet our expectations.

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Oppo teases the Find X, comes with edge displays and flagship specs

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Oppo is teasing the Fine X, a new phone from the company that comes with flagship specs. It first appeared on TENAA last week and it is scheduled to release on 19 June 2018 in Paris.

The latest poster shows off curved edges which hints at a dual-edged curved display. Other than that, we also see the battery sign that indicates it will come with VOOC Flash Charge support. The second teaser shows that it will come with a long battery life and the ability to do multiple tasks. The Find X will come with Oppo’s 5x Dual Camera Zoom system which has more than 50 parts and can divert light through a prism into a stabilised telephoto lens at 90 degrees. Oppo claims that it will result in a clear image even if you are using the 5x zoom.

The Find X is expected to come with flagship specs like the Snapdragon 845, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a 6.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen. Stay tuned for more information on the phone when it releases.

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Oppo to launch the much improved R9s Plus on March 1st

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Oppo isn’t letting go the heat of its new R9s smartphone, apart from teasing a
5x camera technology
 in MWC 2017, the company has sent out a media invite and will be debuting the R9s Plus smartphone here next week, it is the larger sibling of the R9s that features a significant specs bump from the R9s. The R9s Plus sports a faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 processor mated to 6GB of RAM, a 6-inch Full HD IPS display, an optically stabilized 16-megapixel camera with a huge f/1.7 aperture and larger 1/2.3″ sensor, and a 4000mAh battery that supports its very own VOOC Fast Charging technology.

At this time of writing, the R9s Plus is available for preorder over at Taiwan and retails at NTD17,990 (MYR2600), which is a significant price bump from the R9s that retails at MYR1,798. With the additional cost of taxes and the weakening Ringgit, the Oppo R9s Plus is expected to be sold at the price of RM2,698, which positions itself with devices like the Huawei Mate 9, the recently launched HTC U Ultra and even Samsung’s Galaxy S7. This is probably going to be Oppo’s most expensive device to date and you are obviously paying for a its huge camera sensor with OIS, while not having a flagship Snapdragon processor may disappoint some folks.

If you have been waiting for the Oppo R9s’ arrival, March 1st is the date to save as Oppo may begin taking preorders. Stay tuned.

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Oppo to unveil a 5x smartphone photography technology in MWC 2017

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Oppo’s focus in making great smartphone cameras is a commendable move, the recent R9s is a great example of how the company can make smartphone photography great with its main 16-megapixel f/1.7 camera. As Mobile World Congress is about to begin, the company has sent a media alert teasing a new 5x smartphone photography technology, which we can easily assume to be a smartphone with zoom capability.

As of now, smartphone cameras with zoom capabilities include ASUS’s Zenfone 3 Zoom, the iPhone 7 Plus and the Huawei Mate 9, and it totally makes sense on why Oppo would want to venture into this department, should they want to remain competitive with the other big guys.

Could this be another dual camera smartphone? Or would it be similar to Nokia’s PureView technology where it uses its high resolution camera to achieve a lossless zoom? This is definitely one of the most exciting announcements from the company after the N3 smartphone with a electronic swivel camera, let’s hope that the company really means business in its MWC 2017 announcement, and I would love to see how Oppo plays against players like Huawei, as both companies are heavily invested in making great smartphone technology.

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OPPO plans to reveal its under-display camera phone at MWC Shanghai 2019

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There’s so many brands trying to achieve a full display for their smartphones, resulting in various camera mechanisms such as the pop-up selfie camera, the rotating camera setup, the pivot rising structure and also the sliding mechanism. OPPO and Xiaomi both recently revealed that they’ve been working on under-display cameras, but seems like OPPO is taking the lead as it will showcase the new technology within this month.

As reported by MySmartPrice, OPPO has posted on Weibo confirming that they will be joining the MWC 2019 Shanghai exhibition on June 26. They will be revealing the new under-display technology for cameras that can replace both notches and added camera mechanism, which allows the phone to come with a full-screen display when needed.

When the camera is not in use, the phone shows a full-display as if there’s no front camera at all. When the camera needs to be used, the top part of the screen will be turned into a black screen where the hidden camera is, and users will be able to take pictures or record videos with it. Basically, it’s like an invisible camera that you won’t notice until you need it.

If the display is already fully developed, we could just be months away from being able to purchase a smartphone with under-display camera. The question is, are brands other than Xiaomi and OPPO also trying out under-display camera technology? If they are, they’re either being really quiet about it, or they haven’t found the solution yet. I’d choose to believe the former.

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OPPO reveals next-generation under-screen camera technology, fixes major issues

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OPPO’s latest under-screen camera technology has been
revealed
 recently with fixes regarding inconsistent screen and image quality.

First under-screen camera phone wasn’t impressive

When the first phone with an under-screen camera was
revealed
, it had a lot of issues including a disappointing camera quality. To improve the camera performance, OPPO’s U.S. Research Institutes uses various AI algorithms that reduces image blur and image glare. Its AI model also targets light diffraction, allowing the smartphone to capture clearer images.

OPPO also made adjustments to improve the display. The new solution is expected to have better details when it comes to smaller fonts and visuals’ texture, and the overall colour accuracy and brightness are said to be more consistent.

OPPO employ various techniques, skills and hardware to improve upon the technology

The smartphone display also uses innovative pixel geometry — a technology that shrinks the size of each pixel without decreasing the number of pixels in total. This allows the pixels to reach a density of 400ppi, resulting in a higher-quality visual experience.

What we’re expecting to see in the future is an under-display camera that does a decent job without compromising the camera quality and screen experience. There should be no patchy spots around the under-display camera, no blurry images or light refractions, and a camera and screen with longer lifespans.

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OPPO unveils Find X2 and Find X2 Pro globally with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 865 and two 48MP lenses

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OPPO’s flagship series Find X2 is now available globally – there are two variants, the OPPO Find X2 and Find X2 Pro.

Starting with the Pro variant, it packs a whopping a massive 6.7-inch OLED display that pushes a resolution of 1440x3168p and 120Hz refresh rate. It also has a 240Hz touch sample rate and the new O1 Ultra Vision Engine which reduces motion blur when watching videos and playing games.

For imaging, it has two 48MP lenses (Sony IMX689 and Sony IMX586) and a 13MP telephoto lens. For selfies, you get a 32MP front shooter as well. The Sony IMX689 lens features all-pixel omnidirectional focusing tech which is supposedly faster than current PDAF focusing methods, and improve on low-light performance.

Under the hood, you get a Snapdragon 865 chipset with up to 12GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.0 internal storage. It supports 5G connectivity and has a 4,260mAh battery that supports up to 65W fast charging, which OPPO claims can fully charge the phone in 38 minutes.

Moving on to the regular OPPO Find X2, the display remains the same but this time has a glass back instead.

The camera setup takes away one 48MP lens (Sony IMX689) and replaces it with a 12MP ultrawide shooter; but retains the other 48MP lens (Sony IMX586) and the 13MP telephoto shooter. It also keeps the 32MP selfie shooter.

Under the hood, the same Snapdragon 865 and UFS 3.0 storage remains, but you get up to 256GB RAM, and a smaller 4,200mAh battery.

It runs on Android 10 with ColorOS 7. The Find X2 Pro comes in Black (Ceramic) and Orange (vegan leather); while the Find X2 is available in Black (Ceramic) and Ocean (Gloss).

The Find X2 retails at 999 Euros (RM4,710) while the Find X2 Pro will set you back 1,199 Euros (RM5,653) – this is of course not the official local price; we will keep you updated on that. Local pre-orders start now – for the X2, it ends this 13 March, while the X2 Pro ends this 20 March. Pre-order goodies include a powerbank, a one year extended warranty and screen protection warranty.

The first sales in the country starts this 14 March and will at powerbank warranty screen and OPPO Enco Free Buds.

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OPPO unveils mid range R11 with dual camera setup

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The OPPO R11 has been rumored for a good few months now, with a sudden surge in various leaks over the last couple of weeks. The good news is that OPPO has finally unveiled the R11 in China, and everything seems to turn out as expected.

OPPO’s latest smartphone seems like a really promising package for a mid ranger. The OPPO R11 sports a 5.5-inch AMOLED display in Full HD 1080p resolution. Internally, the phone packs a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

The OPPO R11’s dual camera setup looks pretty darn impressive on paper, with a 20MP and a 16MP sensor. With this configuration, the phone’s camera is capable of providing 2X optical zoom, plus an enhanced portrait mode with blurred out backgrounds. Living up to its “camera phone” branding, the OPPO R11 features a 20MP front facing camera for crisp selfie images. The phone packs a 2,900mAh battery and it operates Android Nougat 7.1 out of the box.

OPPO will begin selling its latest mid range dual camera smartphone on June 10, which is this weekend. There is also a rumored Plus variant for the R11, tipped to feature 6GB of RAM and a significantly larger battery.

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Oppo unveils the next 'Selfie Expert' successor F1s smartphone

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Oppo certainly had a success with the F1 smartphone last year, the ‘Selfie Expert’ moniker is now being extended to the company’s latest F1s smartphone, which has been unveiled today with the same RM1,198 price tag with some minor hardware refinements under the hood. Being the successor to the original F1, the F1s brings over many things that is available on the bigger F1 Plus, which comprises of the same 2.5D curve glass 5.5-inch display coated with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, a 13-megapixel rear and 16-megapixel front camera, and a fast fingerpint scanner that unlocks as fast as 0.22 seconds, RAM and storage however stays at 3GB and 32GB respectively while it also gets a slightly slower Mediatek MT6750 SoC.

While you can call this a newer version of the F1 Plus and successor to the F1, the F1s features a larger 3075mAh battery that Oppo claims to produce 14 hours of juice for taking selfies, it however lacks of Oppo’s VOOC fast charging technology which is a shame. In addition, Oppo has continued to ship Android 5.1 Lollipop with the F1s while updating its proprietary ColorOS launcher to version 3.0, which can also be found on the F1 Plus. Oppo has never been fond of updating its devices to the latest Android OS version as it believes that ColorOS could deliver a snappy user experience, which we can testify back in our reviews.

The Oppo F1s comes in Gold and Rose Gold colors and will be available for pre-order starting from today onwards, it will be available on 20 August 2016 at a suggested retail price of RM1,198, which makes it a pretty good deal if you are after the F1 Plus’ camera but couldn’t afford its RM1,898 price tag with a very minor compromise in hardware specs.

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Oppo unveils the R17 Pro, comes with three rear cameras and two batteries

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Oppo has introduced the upgrade of the R17 with the Oppo R17 Pro and it no just a small upgrade, the company threw everything at this phone, they even placed three cameras on the back of the phone.

The R17 Pro comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED and is equipped with the Snapdragon 710 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The front comes with what Oppo is calling the Waterdrop notch which was seen in the Oppo F9. The back comes with a 20MP sensor with OIS, 12MP sensor and a 3D Stereo Camera lens which is used for AR. There is no obvious fingerprint sensor as they opted for an in-display fingerprint sensor. Oppo has taken an interesting approach on the battery, it comes with two batteries each being 1850mAh, totalling up to 3700mAh. This allows charging of 40% in just 10 minutes which is also thanks to Super VOOC fast charge technology.

The Oppo R17 Pro will come with the same twilight-like colour that was seen on the Huawei P20 phones, there is no pricing or availability as of yet, we should know more information in the coming days.

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OPPO wants to lend you a Find X2 for free

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Now, here’s a way to get some one experience your flagship smartphone, as OPPO has unveiled the LendX2Go programme, which allows customers to experience the Find X2 series in the real world with a 20-day trial period.

Starting from 21 May 2020 to 31 May 2020, OPPO Malaysia will be recruiting 100 Malaysians for this programme, where individuals can choose to borrow a Find X2 5G or Find X2 Pro 5G by applying
here
, upon acceptance you will need to pay a refundable deposit of RM3999 for the Find X2 5G and RM4599 for the Find X2 Pro 5G using a debit card or credit card, your device can then be collected at your preferred OPPO Experience Store between 1 June to 7 June.

Should you wish to keep the device at the end of the trial, OPPO will offer you a RM400 discount off the Find X2 5G and RM460 off the Find X2 Pro 5G if you share your testimonial on the Lowyat.NET forum or Cari Chinese Forum, otherwise you may ask for a full refund and return the device, just make sure don’t break the device during the trial period.

Do watch our review of the OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G if you haven’t.

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OPPO Watch Free and Enco Air2 now available in Malaysia

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Launched alongside the OPPO Reno7 5G series, OPPO has also introduced two new AIoT products – the OPPO Watch Free and Enco Air2.

OPPO Watch Free

The OPPO Watch Free features a stylish and contemporary look with a 1.64-inch AMOLED HD display, it is an entry-level smartwatch that comes with OSleep All-Scenario Sleep Monitoring, as well as other fitness tracking features. The smartwatch provide deep insights to your sleep and has an exclusive snore assessment that allow users to understand better on sleep quality with an advanced algorithm, which combines reading from continuous second level SpO2 and heart rate detection.

On top of that, the Watch Free will support over 100 sport modes, 40+ stylish watch faces, and supports 24-hour heart rate monitoring, it will have up to 14 days of battery life on a single charge and OPPO says that you can get up to one day of use even with just 5 minutes of charging, it also shows notifications from your smartphone and lets you perform call rejection, find my phone and music playback control.

The OPPO Watch Free will come in two colors of Vanilla and Black, it retails at RM449.

OPPO Enco Air2

A successor to the OPPO Enco Air, the Enco Air2 now features larger 13.4mm composite titanized diaphragm drivers that now offers deeper bass and better clarity, it comes with two built-in audio effects of Bass Boost and Clear vocals, while sporting Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity with support for the AAC codec.

Weighing at 3.5g, the Enco Air2 offers up to 4 hours of listening time and up to 24 hours with the included semi-transparent charging case. As an industry first, the earbuds touch controls can be used as a camera shutter when it is connected with a support OPPO smartphone, while a Game Mode ensures minimal audio streaming latency when playing games and watching movies.

The OPPO Enco Air2 comes in color options of White and Blue, it retails at RM249.

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OPPO Watch launched with two curved AMOLED display, VOOC charging and e-SIM support

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Although the OPPO Find X2 series had been in the limelight since its launch last Friday, we think the OPPO Watch deserves a few eyeballs too.

We say that because it’s so similar to the Apple Watch that it might interest some of you who want a cheaper, Android alternative instead.

Image credit: OPPO

The watch has a curved AMOLED panel and is available in either 1.6-inch (41mm) or 1.91-inch (46mm) sizes. The display pushes a pixel density of 326 ppi and DCI-P3 color gamut. The body itself is all aluminium with two side buttons, instead of a dial like the Apple Watch.

Under the hood, it packs a Snapdragon Wear 2500 chipset with an Apollo 3 co-processor. The watch switches between the two chips depending on the task at hand – the latter chip will be used to maximize battery life. There is 8GB of internal storage too and runs on OPPO’s own ColorOS Watch UI.

Image credit: OPPO

The watch is capable of tracking physical exercises, sleep patterns, heart rate and even offer a ECG functionality. Plus, it has a water resistance rating of 5ATM.

Image credit: OPPO

It has e-SIM support with no slots for physical SIM cards; it also packs NFC, a GPS module and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity.

Image credit: OPPO

Another impressive feature is that the watch supports OPPO’s VOOC charging, which the company claims can charge the watch in 17 minutes. OPPO also claims that the watch can last 40 hours in a single charge and up to 21 hours if power saving mode is turned on.

The OPPO Watch will first be launched in China and is priced at CNY1,499 (RM910) for the 41mm variant, and CNY1,999 (RM1,214) for the 46mm model. There’s no word yet on when it’ll be coming to Malaysia, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated on our website. Meanwhile, the OPPO Find X2 series is officially launching in the country tomorrow – so stay tuned as we bring you the official local prices.

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OPPO Watch Series will launch alongside the Find X2 series on March 6

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OPPO will be launching the Find X2 and the Find X2 Pro on March 6, but alongside these two flagships, the Chinese manufacturer will also be revealing their first smartwatch called the OPPO Watch Series.

OPPO just tweeted a few hours ago to confirm that the smartwatch will make its debut during the Find X2 global launch event and by the looks of it, the OPPO Watch will come in two color options: one with navy blue frame and black band, the other with gold frame and cream-colored band.

It’s time to say hello to
#OPPOWatch
. 👀

Unveiled at the
#OPPOFindX2
 Launch Event March 6, 10.30am CET. ⏰
pic.twitter.com/IwbOJnHoyg

— OPPO (@oppo)
March 2, 2020

Although its key specs weren’t revealed yet, the poster confirms the watch to come with a curved display and two buttons on the right. It will not have a rotating crown and should be running on Google’s Wear OS.

There are already comments pointing out the resemblance of the smartwatch to the Apple Watch, but who can blame them? Even the name is similar to the way Apple named its smartwatches, but we will be expecting this upcoming watch to be cheaper than the Apple Watch when it launches.

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OPPO Watch: First dual-curved display smartwatch to run on Wear OS

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OPPO launched the brand-new OPPO Watch today – its first Wear OS Watch with a dual-curved display.

OPPO Watch: 41mm & 46mm variants

The new OPPO Watch comes in two variants — 41mm and 46mm. Apart from being the bigger model, the 46mm OPPO Watch is also the first smartwatch to feature a dual-curved display using a 1.91-inch AMOLED panel. It also has a water rating of 5ATM, while the smaller variant only comes with 3ATM and has a 1.6-inch display.

Runs on Wear OS

As the OPPO Watch runs on Wear OS by Google, it supports more than 4,000 apps in Play Store and also comes with Google Assistant. Users can also make calls via the smartwatch, use the smart reply feature and receive notifications on various apps.

Dual-chip system to preserve battery

In addition to that, the OPPO Watch is equipped with a dual-chip system consisting of the Snapdragon Wear 3100 chip and the Ambiq Micro Apollo3 Wireless chip. The former is used when the watch is in its Smart mode while the latter is used when in Power Saver mode. The 46mm can last up to 36 hours or 21 days in the Power Saver mode, while the 41mm can last up to 24 hours or 14 days in the Power Saver mode.

Price and preorder details

The
OPPO Watch
 41mm and 46mm models are priced at RM899 and RM1,299 respectively. It can pre-ordered from September 25 to October 2 — those who pre-order the watch will get two extra straps worth RM199. Those interested can also purchase the
OPPO Find X2 Pro
 Green Vegan Leather Edition that comes with the 46mm OPPO Watch at RM5,399 instead of RM6,097.

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OPPO will be launching a new colour variant for the OPPO F9 this January

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Since the launch of the OPPO F9, fans were able to choose from three colour variants which includes Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue and Starry Purple.

To kick start the year of 2019, OPPO is set to introduce yet another new colour to the OPPO F9 family this January.

The new colour is said to be inspired by lush landscape, plants and the unfolding of the life of nature.

It considered as a symbol of purity, young and harmony.

OPPO do not only develop the latest technological phone, but also create a bridge
 where technology and fashion meet as they include top notch designs in high-tech
 products.

It was reported that the OPPO F9 still holds the highest record of selling 32 units per minute during its first sales day. Correspondingly, the OPPO F9 breaks its predecessor’s
 record, as it continues to achieve its market sales every day.

The OPPO F9 comes with VOOC Flash Charge technology, a unified gradient colour body, and is the first F-series that comes with a 16MP + 2MP dual rear camera plus a Waterdrop screen design.

Other than that, its housed with a 6.3 inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, 90.8% screen-to-body ratio and is supported by Mediatek’s custom-made Helio P60 processor.

The OPPO F9 also comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB of storage, which could be expanded via SD card up to 256GB.

The new colour variant has not been officially revealed yet but stay tune for the latest updates and information on the new colour for the OPPO F9.

For more information, visit OPPO’s Official website
here
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OPPO will launch the Oppo A7 with waterdrop notch and a hefty 4230mAh battery

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OPPO is going to launch their new midrange smartphone, the OPPO A7, which is supposed to be happening within this month, and the latest leak includes the waterdrop notch on the front and the dual camera on its rear.

The smartphone comes with a 6.2-inch FullView display with a waterdrop notch that has the 16MP front camera, and it has thin bezels on the sides although the chin is slightly thicker than expected. The rear has a 13MP paired with 2MP dual camera and also a fingerprint scanner.

The A7 is powered by the Snapdragon 450 processor with Adreno 506 GPU and comes with either 3GB RAM with 32GB storage or 4GB RAM with 64GB storage. It runs on ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 and comes with a 4230mAh battery which should last users for at least a full day.

The leaks show that the A7 will be available in two colours; Glaring Gold and Glaze Blue. The price is yet to be confirmed, but GSMArena expects it to cost from RMB 1,599 which is around RM 967.

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OPPO X 2021: OPPO’s first rollable concept phone

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OPPO has revealed several surprises during OPPO INNO Day 2020, but the most attractive one is the
OPPO X 2021
, a rollable concept phone.

OPPO X 2021 extends up to 7.1 inches

The OPPO X 2021 is a rollable concept phone that starts at 6.7 inches, but can extend up to 7.4 inches. It uses an OLED screen and with OPPO’s Roll Motor Powertrain, OPPO claims that the phone can be bent without causing any crease.

0.1mm screen laminate + 2-in-1 plate supports the rollable display

The OPPO X 2021 is also equipped with a high-strength screen laminate that is only 0.1mm thin and has a 2-in-1 plate to support its rollable display. The plate comes in a comb-like structure that holds the screen steady even when it’s rolled out to its maximum width.

AR Glass 2021 is lighter and more powerful

OPPO says that it has applied for 122 patents for this phone — 12 of them are solely for the scroll mechanism. Apart from that, OPPO also revealed its
AR Glass 2021
 that is 75% lighter than its predecessor but comes with 40% better CPU and GPU performance. The AR Glass 2021 can even offer 90-inch projections and supports hand gestures.

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#OPPOCare4U Flood Relief Program: get repairs for affected smartphones at a discounted rate

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OPPO Malaysia has announced its #OPPOCare4U Flood Relief Program to aid those who were affected by the flood recently. This programme will run from 26 December 2021 until 31 Jan 2022 and is open to OPPO smartphone users in selected Klang Valley and Pahang area
only
.

The entitlement for the discount will
only
 be eligible on a single receipt:

30% price discount on selective spare parts for certain OPPO smartphone models; and/or

20% price discount for courier service (only available for customers who apply for online send-in repair service)

If you’re not sure whether you’re eligible, you may connect with OPPO Malaysia’s online customer service via
livechat
here

(just click on the little logo on the bottom right and select ‘Livechat’).

If you’re eligible, you may send in your smartphone in the following ways:

 Walk in to the nearest OPPO
service center
 or My OPPO Space

 Apply for online send-in repair service request
here

For more information about the terms and conditions of the #OPPOCare4U Flood Relief Program, you can read them
here
.

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Oppo’s F5 will take super clear photos and selfies for RM1,298

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Oppo has been rather silent after the launch of its R9s smartphone, while most us have been anticipating the R11 to reach our markets, the company has instead introduced the Oppo F5, which is actually a lot more interesting than the former and it is the first Oppo device to come with a 18:9 aspect ratio display. Oppo calls the F5 a ‘Selfie Expert and Leader’, and the highlight features of the phone includes a front facing 20-megapixel f/2.0 camera and a rear 16-megapixel f/1.8 camera, which makes this a great phone for both photography and selfies.

The Oppo F5 features a 6-inch FHD+ display, it is powered by a Mediatek Helio P23 octa-core processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, users are able expand the phone’s storage up to 256GB with a dedicated MicroSD card slot on the triple slot SIM tray, and it comes with a 3200mAh battery. Oppo has claimed a significant improvement in the phone’s selfie feature with its A.I Beauty Recognition technology, which learns and gathers information of various human facial features, it allows users to beautify their selfies with a more natural skin tone by scanning over 200 facial feature spots.

Also new to the Oppo F5 is the new Color OS 3.2 software based on Android 7.1, it also features Facial Unlock as an alternative to secure your device and a Game Mode for muting incoming notifications when playing games. The Oppo F5 is now available for pre-order starting 2nd November till 10th November 2017 over at all Oppo authorised dealers, Lazada, 11street, Shoppe, Celcom and Senheng, it retails at RM1,298.

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OPPO’s first smartwatch could be rectangular says VP Shen Yiren

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OPPO have been making strides in the innovation department when it comes to smartphones – think the rising pivot structure on the OPPO Reno series, Super VOOC Flash Charge, and even news of an under-screen selfie camera in the works.

Now it looks like they’re venturing to a slightly different avenue – that being in the realm of smartwatches. It seems like a natural progression for the company considering the likes of HONOR and Xiaomi already having a foothold in this segment, albeit in the form of fitness trackers.

Image credit: Weibo

VP Shen Yiren took to Weibo to hint at the development of their first smartwatch – and he comments that the watch will likely be rectangular as opposed to the more conventional circular face. With this, it looks like OPPO could be taking queues from fitness trackers, opting for that shape to fit more information on the screen.

Not kissing neither regions here or anything, but OPPO have been doling out quality devices of late and if they follow in this vein, their inaugural smartwatch entry could be of notable quality as well.

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OPPO’s future phones might have a waterfall screen with no side bezels

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OPPO is not one to be left behind when it comes to advancement in technology, and recently the company revealed a smartphone with a waterfall screen.

Literally like its name, the OPPO phone appears to have curved edges that inches closer to the 100% body-to-screen ratio, but you’ll still find narrow bezels for its top and bottom. In addition, the screen is narrower compared to the OPPO Find X, so it looks slightly longer and has less rounded corners.

Image credit: Weibo

Based on the images found online, the phone has a full display without any notch. It is possible that this device will come with a pop-up camera or even OPPO’s recent under-display camera technology. Moreover, with its curved edges, the phone appears to have no buttons on its side so there could be pressure sensors instead.

Image credit: Weibo

It was reported that the OPPO phone with waterfall screen will be arriving sometime next year, but in the meantime, we can also look forward its smartphone with an under-display camera that may debut first.

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What to know about OPPO’s innovative retractable camera

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OPPO showed off a prototype of its retractable camera at its annual tech convention, OPPO INNO DAY 2021. This innovation could be the solution to slightly reducing the size of the camera bump. The prototype revealed sports a 1/1.56-inch 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with an aperture of f/2.4.

You can check out a hands-on video of the prototype below:

As you can see, the camera remains retracted and only extends out when the Camera app is launched, even then, the time taken for the camera to load is the same as any other smartphone with a non-retractable camera.

This 50MP sensor offers a 2x optical zoom function which allows users to capture more details along with a superior signal-to-noise ratio, meaning you can get quality shots even in low-light environments. The sensor also offers natural-looking portrait selfies because of better subject and hair separation.

If you’re worried about its durability, OPPO has already clarified this in the video above; the retractable camera will be waterproof and dust resistant and it’ll even retract automatically in 0.6 seconds if the user accidentally drops it.

Apart from that, OPPO also showcased the
OPPO Find N
,
Air Glass
, and MariSilicon X NPU during its annual tech convention. There’s no word on when OPPO will be releasing a smartphone with its retractable camera technology but we’ll be sure to update you on any changes.

Source –
India Today

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Oppo's latest FC Barcelona makeover is on the F1 Plus smartphone

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There’s one thing you just have to commend Oppo, the company really knows how to market its phones really well with certain endorsements and in this round, the company has announced the limited edition FC Barcelona Oppo F1 Plus smartphone, this is the second device that comes with a FC Barcelona makeover after the Oppo R7, however the FC Barcelona themed F1 Plus is a little more interesting, it now has a blue and red color scheme, an 18k gold plated insignia, an FC Barcelona themed UI and an exclusive phone case with laser printed signatures from the top five Barca players – Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suárez, Ivan Rakitić and André Iniesta.

Other than that, the FC Barcelona edition Oppo F1 Plus retains the very same hardware specifications as the original phone, which is powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 processor and has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal memory with Micro SD expansion, a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a 13-megapixel main and 16-megapixel front camera for selfies, a 2850mAh battery with support for VOOC Fast Charging and a fast fingerprint scanner. Pricing of the special edition F1 Plus hasn’t been revealed, however the phone will reach the Malaysian market by mid-July. FC Barcelona die hard fans, brace yourself and get ready for its arrival.

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OPPO’s most powerful phone gets an upgrade – available this December 7

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In keeping pace with the newest flagships that’ve launched late this year, OPPO has introduced the 12GB RAM variant for their Reno 10x Zoom Edition smartphone, which is an increase from the standard’s 8GB.

The phone was unveiled alongside the launch of their first flagship store in the country – here, customers can get hands-on experience of OPPO’s devices and even get their smartphone’s fixed.

As a recap, the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom is a 6.6-inch device with a 1080p AMOLED display. A key feature that made the phone popular is its pivot rising selfie camera that has the front lens pop up at an angle.

At the back is a 48MP main lens that’s paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens, and 13MP periscope lens that’s capable of 5x optical zoom and
whopping
 60x digital zoom.

Under the hood is a Snapdragon 855 chipset – with the new variant you, of course, get 12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage.

The phone is priced at RM3,399 and is available in a new Ocean Blue colour. You can purchase it from this Dec 7 onward at the new flagship store, or online at OPPO’s official
website
 as well as on
Lazada
 and
Shopee
.

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Oppo’s Neo 5s goes on sale next week at RM698

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Oppo Malaysia has decided to kick off sales for the new Oppo Neo N5s next week at an affordable price tag of RM698, this is an entry level smartphone with 4G LTE capability and features an 8-megapixel camera and a metal frame on its body.

Don’t expect fancy features out of the box, but the Neo 5s has a decent Snapdragon 410 quad core system-on-chip powering the phone mated to 1GB of RAM, it has 8GB of storage expandable via MicroSD, a 4.5-inch FWVGA (854×480) resolution display, a 2000mAh battery and takes two SIM cards with 4G LTE standby (MicroSIM and NanoSIM). Camera setups are also pretty standard for an entry level device – 8-megapixel AF rear and 2-megapixel front.

While Oppo’s strength and device strategy isn’t always about hardware power, the Neo 5s introduces an expensive look that most most entry level smartphones do not possess and the company’s smartphone camera technology is something noteworthy especially on an entry level device like this. The Oppo Neo 5s will be available in color options of White and Blue, head on to Oppo authorized dealers next week to check out the device.


OPPO’s new patent reveals a foldable phone with an elevating camera

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Seems like the news of foldable smartphones have died down since the Samsung Galaxy Fold broke down almost immediately after being used. That’s not the end of it though — we still have the HUAWEI’s Mate X and more recently, OPPO’s new patent on its own foldable smartphone.

Similar to the HUAWEI Mate X, the new patent from OPPO shows that the foldable phone also folds outwards, but one advantage it has over all the other foldable smartphones? An elevating camera.

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The one problem that many foldable smartphones face is the camera setups when they’re folded. They’re solution is to place more cameras on the front, but OPPO decided to skip that and instead introduce elevating camera so that even as a foldable smartphone, the device can come with full display and no notch.

Based on the patent, it seems like this elevating mechanism will also be housing two cameras paired with a flash. As it works as a selfie camera in its unfolded state, users will have to fold the phone when it comes to using the elevating camera as a rear shooter.

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OPPO’s patent shows images for a possible new rollable phone!

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In the last two years, flexible smartphones have been gaining popularity with more companies starting to develop more creative form factors. Earlier in March, the
OPPO X 2021 rollable phone
 was released and became the company’s first flexible device. Now according to AndroidHeadlines, it seems that OPPO has filed a new patent for this feature.

The source photos show that this new smartphone has a square shape that extends vertically to get a slim rectangular shape; compared to the previous OPPO rollable phone that extended sideways to get a more conventional tablet design.

So now you will get a smaller form factor that looks similar to the
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
. But where it differs, is that the new OPPO rollable phone would give you better functionality when the phone isn’t extended. Therefore, you can still send messages, watch videos or scroll through social media without the full display.

However, it is important to note that all information about this OPPO rollable phone are rumors, and all photos shown are just patent images. So be sure to look out for more updates on the device from us.

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OPPO's R9s officially arrives on Malaysian shores

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After releasing the F1s selfie camera in Malaysia, OPPO is switching gears today as the company has unveiled the R9s smartphone. Unlike the F1s, the R9s is a phone that focuses on the rear camera instead of the front.

With the OPPO R9s, the company has equipped the phone with a 16MP IMX398 sensor that is said to be co-developed by Sony and OPPO themselves. Apart from that, the R9s also comes with an extra-wide f/1.7 aperture, allowing it capture 40% more light than other phones. Other features of the rear camera includes dual PDAF technology as well as an electronic image stabilization system. That is not to say that the front camera is neglected of course as the R9s comes with a 16MP front camera with a f/2.0 aperture.

For internals, the R9s sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage space. The phone has a 3,010mAh battery that supports OPPO’s very own VOOC fast charging technology.

Pre-orders for the OPPO R9s is now open until the 13th of January. The phone will be available in the market on the 14th of January with a retail price of RM1,798.

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OPPO’s super thin R7 and R7 Plus to make local debut on July 7th

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OPPO’s R7 is the company’s most iconic smartphone ever made, the nice folks over at OPPO Electronics have sent over a rather premium looking invitation card that will get us to witness the local launch of the company’s new smartphone on July 7th, which we’ll be present to perform coverage and hands on with the new device, but before that, we did in fact have an early hands on with the device already and we’re going to give you a TL;DR impression of it.

The R7 and R7 Plus takes on a totally different design language from the R5, both phones measure 6.3mm, which is still incredibly thin. Aesthetically, the phones feel extremely premium and solid on hand all thanks to its all metal body design and that 2.5D contoured glass on its display does give the phone extra charm in conjunction with its already great looking design. Under the hood, OPPO still maintains the very same first generation Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core processor with two groups of quad cores clocked at 1.5GHz and 1.0GHz respectively and comes with 3GB RAM, performance is snappy in our first impressions and OPPO has really done optimisations to ColorOS to achieve that, and to give you the next teaser, both the R7 and R7 Plus will come preloaded with the latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system.

We will be seeing the new smartphones from OPPO next week, so stay tuned while we’ll be there to cover the event and perform a real video hands on by then.

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OPPO’s upcoming smartwatch looks very, very familiar

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They say imitation is the best form of flattery – but this one might just be taking things a little too far. However, OPPO may argue that you shouldn’t fix what ain’t broken – we’re talking, of course, about the Chinese company’s new smartwatch, that look a lot like the Apple Watch.

OPPO VP Shen Yiren took to Weibo to share the first official image of the product and its square head accented with gold aluminium frames are drawing comparisons to Apple’s very successful Watch. The only difference here is the dial – instead, with the OPPO you get two side buttons.

The display appears to be curved and will likely be packed with wallpapers that also look like something designed by the folks at Apple.

As reported by XDA Developers, OPPO has mentioned about having the “technological know-how” to enable eSIM support, and naturally, we can’t help but assume this upcoming smartwatch could have that feature too.

There are no technical specs and release date as of now, but we’re likely to see it arrive soon considering it’s Shen Yiren who’ve spilled the beans with the image.

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Oprah partners with Apple

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Reports from CNBC.com and other US major news channel on Apple and Oprah partnership recently is hinting that Apple is finally making strides to challenge Netflix and Amazon Prime in the space subscription based video content.

This is a big push by Apple to create original content with the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime whom are already penetrating the space with their own big budget production of original content.

“Together, Winfrey and Apple will create original programs that embrace her incomparable ability to connect with audiences around the world,” Apple said in a statement.

It is still unclear the direction Apple is taking this, however it is clear that original content is the aim here. Oprah will be joining the ranks Hollywood’s big names such Steven Spielberg and Reese Whiterpsoon to name a few that signed a partnership with Apple.

While original video content is not something new to Apple with the reboot of Carpool Karaoke and other video contents available in the Apple Music app, it is still ways behind the major players in this space.

We will need to wait and see how this plays out.

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Oracle will ditch Java browser plugin in September

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With most browsers these days no longer supporting plug-ins of any kind, Oracle has finally thrown the hat into the ring as the company has announced that it will be discontinuing the Java browser plug-in on the 22nd of September.

In an blogpost made by Oracle
, the company has decided to depreciate the Java plug-in in Java Development Kit 9. For developers that are currently still using the programming language, Oracle has told them to look for alternative options. “With modern browser vendors working to restrict and reduce plugin support in their products, developers of applications that rely on the Java browser plugin need to consider alternative options such as migrating from Java Applets (which rely on a browser plugin) to the plugin-free Java Web Start technology,” says the blogpost.

Come September, the plug-in that is known for being a security risk would cease to exist, and to that we say “good riddance”.

Source:
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ZDNet

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Three ways to organise your desk setup and the accessories you’ll need

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Now that we’re constantly stuck at home, there’s no denying that we spend most of our time on our PCs – some of us spend our leisure time gaming, while some have to continue to work from home. It may be hard for some of you to keep your PC areas organized, so today we’re going to suggest some accessories to help you keep your working/gaming area neat and tidy – and we’re doing it by themes.

The Basic

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Let’s start with the basics; you’re neither a workaholic or a gamer, but you have an area where all your electronic devices come together. The first thing to address is your cables. This applies to most of us because there are so many electronics in our lives and all these needs to be charged or connected to a power source. This is where your cable management system comes in; you can either get a
cable sleeve
, a
cable storage box
,
cable clips
 or a combination of any of these three items. You can use the cable sleeve to keep a bunch of cables together, especially those that you don’t usually plug out or bring along like your PC, monitor and speakers’ power cords. Then, you have the cable storage box to keep your extension plug and all the other adapters hidden in a box while providing a single location where all the wires are out. If you get the cable clips, then you can stick them to specific spots on your desktop table, say, the edge of your table, so they’re always at the same location, arranged neatly according to your preferences.

Another great product to get for your desktop table is a
hanging rack
 that can store your items under the table. This will allow you to keep important items like your chargers, earphones, or even stationery close to you while freeing up space on the top of your table. Now that you’ve got more space on the table, add a desk organizer like
this one
. You can use this 3-slot organizer to hold your phones and tablets when you’re not using/charging them, and you can even add your notepads and important files there for easy access. With all these products, your desktop area should be neater and more aesthetically pleasing.

Accessories

Expandable Braided Cable Sleeve

LS Desk Cable Cord Storage Organizer

Desk Cable Clips

Hanging Storage Rack

3 Slot Divider Desk Organiser

The Minimalist

You’ve got the basics settled; now let’s up your game. You can go for the minimalistic concept and just as its name suggests, we keep things at a minimum. This should be suitable for those who are work-focused and like to keep things efficient. The first thing we suggest is an
adjustable desk mounting bracket
 that can hold both your laptop and your monitor. This will free up some space on your work surface area, but more importantly, it’ll allow you to adjust the position of your monitor and laptop freely so that you can get the perfect viewing angle when you’re working.

Being the minimalist that you are, or at least aim to be, you’ll want to avoid having too many cables on your table. A wireless charging dock will come in handy in this scenario; one that can charge multiple devices. Belkin offers the
BOOST↑UP Wireless Charging Dock
 that lets you charge your iPhones and Apple Watch wirelessly, and it even has an extra 5W USB-A port to charge other devices – Android devices, wireless earbuds, tablets or a power bank. For those who don’t own an Apple Watch, you can also opt for the
Anker PowerWave 10 Dual Pad
 that supports all Qi-enabled phones and can charge two devices at once.

Unlike the basic edition, you should get a storage organizer that is less obvious. Stand Steady has a
swivel-under storage drawer
 that will be perfect for the minimalists. It’s a clamp-on drawer with a 360-degree rotation so you just need to swing it out when you want to grab your stationery and swing it back in when you want them hidden. It’s a drawer made just right to keep your phone, pens, and sticky notes in one place. Plus, it’s not as long as the hanging rack mentioned above, so you will barely notice its existence when it’s hidden. The last item is an optional one for those who own a pair of headphones
–
a
headset mount holder
. You just need to stick this under your desk and that’ll be where you keep your headphones (hidden) when not in use.

Accessories

Clamp-On Swivel Pencil Under Desk Storage Drawer Organizer

Adjustable Desk Mount Bracket

BOOST↑UP Wireless Charging Dock

Anker PowerWave 10 Dual Pad

Acrylic Headphone Stand

The Gamer

You’re all about games, consoles, and RGB lighting. What should you get then? A
USB hub
 should be useful to those who don’t own wireless peripherals. You’ve got your gaming headset, your mouse, speakers, keyboard and perhaps a microphone and a webcam (if you’re a streamer) so a USB hub will offer more connections to your PC at once. You probably also own a pair of headphones, but instead of getting a headphone mount that’s hidden underneath the table, we’ll recommend a stand instead so that you can show off your headset in all its glory. You can either go for the
Corsair ST100 RGB Premium Headset Stand
 or the
Razer Base Station Chroma
. Both come with RGB lighting, but the Razer stand has more USB ports. You can either charge your devices using these stands or connect other peripherals to them.

There’s also one more thing that gamers should get and some of you may not have heard of this accessory. It’s called a
mouse bungee
 and its main purpose is more towards functionality instead of keeping things tidy but here’s how it works; the “bungee” part of the device has arm inserts that hold your mouse cable in place while the spring part allows extreme mouse movements without your cable obstructing or dragging back
–
 a common situation when your wired mouse is connected to the back of your PC. With this mouse bungee, you’re also getting four USB ports and RGB lighting so you can match your other RGB devices. If you were to get all these items, you’ll have more than enough USB ports to connect all the devices you have.

Let’s not rule out the possibility that you’re more than just a PC player. If you’re also the proud owner of a PlayStation 4, then you should get this
vertical stand charging station
 that lets you place your PS4 vertically (saving space), charge your DualShock 4 controllers and store up to 14 games. This will help you save space if your PS4 has always been on your desktop, and if it wasn’t before this, now you can put it on your table since it won’t take up as much space as it will horizontally.

Accessories

Razer Base Station Chroma

Corsair ST100 RGB Premium Headset Stand

Kootek Vertical Stand for PS4

Enhance Pro Gaming Mouse Bungee

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Origin E3: Live to Play Safe Sale is ON!

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E3 is around the corner and Origin takes this opportunity to release E3 Live to Play Safe sale campaign with a lot of games that massively have more than 200 for you to grab. You should take your time slowly to discover which the best deals you can have is, but we caught our eyes on Titan Fall season pass which is totally free except The Final Hours of Titanfall which cost only SGD 0.78 (approx. RM2.15).

The sales will be ending on 23 June 2015 at 1 AM SGT, so head over Origin
website
 or launch Origin launcher and take this opportunity to grab the games you desire now.


Origin PC debuts Big O PC that incorporates PS4, Xbox, Switch and PC into one machine

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This is the stuff of dreams – sweet, sweet heavenly dreams if you’re an avid gamer. Get this, the folks at Origin PC (recently acquired by Corsair)  decided that it would be a good idea to fit every current-gen console,
plus
a beasty PC in one body. Let that sink in.

Image credit: Origin PC

To heck with the console-PC war; this thing unifies all camps into the
Avatar
of gaming – dubbed the Big O. Oh, and big it is – which it has to be since the Custom ORIGIN PC GENESIS Case has to house the circuit boards of a PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, a Nintendo Switch dock (plus the console itself); and the components of a gaming PC into itself.

Each circuit board is visible via tempered glass and each ‘console’ is liquid cooled with colour coolants representing their respective brand colours. Both Xbox and PS4 camps get their own 2TB Seagate Barracuda SATA SSD to store games because the machine doesn’t do physical discs.

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The Switch gets its own Custom Dock and is mounted  at the back the back of the rig – simply pull it out and you’re good to go.

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Moving to the PC part of the pie – you get an Intel Core i9-9900K, Nvidia Titan RTX GPU, 64GB Corsair RAM, two 2TB NVMe SSD dives, a 14TB Seagate HDD, liquid cooling, Corsair RGB fans – all mounted on an MSI MEG Z390 Godlike motherboard. Safe to say I won’t be able to afford this in my lifetime.

Which is all the same since this machine isn’t for sale – maybe it’ll inspire someone to make their own version and market it to the masses, but this is a concept rig more than anything. The Big-O is still impressive, nonetheless.

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Play the original Diablo from 1996 on your browser now

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You can now play Blizzard’s original Diablo on your web browser, thanks to some reverse engineering from GalaXyHaXz and Devilution.

The project began back in 2018 as an archival of the original 1996 version of the game – with the game’s bugs and bad coding, the team had to reconstruct the source code. They eventually landed on creating a browser port that requires you to download a shareware version of the game and play it via this
link
.

It’s not the full game however – only three character classes and the first two areas of the dungeon are available. If you want to play the full game, you’ll need the original DIABDAT.MPQ file from the full game if you have it – or purchase it on CoG.

This playing more on nostalgia than anything – maybe you can upload the MPW file onto your cloud storage and have it run on your browser anywhere you are when you get bored.

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The original Xbox controller is coming back to the Xbox One and Windows 10

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Taking a trip down memory lane to the time of the Xbox and Xbox Live consoles and the controller that was so huge it did not fit well with majority of the people that bought it, not to mention we Asians are pretty small in size, so actually holding it for long session of gaming is not really ideal but I liked it, mainly because my hand is huge that the PS2 controller was a challenge to hold, but when trying out the Xbox controllers I realized that it was actually pretty comfortable.

Those of you that can relate, rejoice, as accessory maker Hyperkin is partnering with Microsoft to bring back the controller for the Xbox One and Windows 10. There is going to be slight modifications done to the controller such as a logo display screen, left and right bumpers and a 9-feet detachable cable, a perfect time to release the controller as Microsoft also announced that they are adding backward compatibility of the old Xbox games to Xbox One.

So far there are no details on the price or the release date, we might need to wait for word from Microsoft of Hyperkin but I honestly hope that they do something with the display screen on the controllers as it could add a bit more interactivity if the game information would appear on the screen rather than just the logo.

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Orisa will go live in Overwatch on the 21st of March

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Orisa, the newest hero in Blizzard’s Overwatch, will be making its public debut next week as Blizzard has officially confirmed that the hero will be made available on the 21st of March.

Being part of the Tank class, Orisa’s is a robot whose abilities center around supporting the team. It’s main weapon is the Fusion Driver, a minigun-like weapon that slows her movement when used. The first of Orisa’s abilities is Fortify, a self-cast shield that reduces damage taken and negates all action-imparing effects such as Reinhardt’s Earthshatter.

The second ability that Orisa has is halt, which functions like a miniature version of Zarya’s Graviton Surge ultimate. With Halt, Orisa fires a small projectile that would suck all nearby enemies into a single spot while slowing them. The third ability is Protective Barrier, which is almost identical to the Barrier Field that Reinhardt has. Unlike Reinhardt’s shield though, Orisa Protective Barrier is deployed from a projectile, meaning that she doesn’t need to keep it active for it to work.

Rounding up Orisa is its ultimate, the Supercharger. Once activated, Orisa will place a drum on the ground that would supercharge allies that are within the Orisa’s line of sight. Supercharged allies will receive increase damage, making them much more dangerous to engaged. However, the Supercharger is vulnerable to attacks, so it is imperative that the Orisa player places the Supercharger at a well defending or out of sight location.

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OS X 10.11.3 released with minor bug fixes

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Just earlier we spoke about Apple having multiple beta versions of software running at the same time for iOS and Mac OS X. It turns out that Apple has started rolling out OS X 10.11.3 updates, available through Apple’s Mac App Store. The second beta was released earlier this month, prior to today’s official release. For some of those who might still be left behind, OS X 10.11 is El Capitan, Apple’s latest operating system preceded by Yosemite (OS X 10.10).

This update of El Capitan does not include any major changes or overhauls to the software. Rather, the incremental update will only improve the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. In other words, Apple is fixing some minor bugs which are still hanging around your OS.

According to 9to5Mac, Apple has started testing OS X 10.11.4. An upcoming release of this version will include features such as password protected Notes and the ability to view Live Photos in the Messages app.

The download size of the 10.11.3 update is 661 MB and does not require users to restart their Macs.

Source:
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OS X 10.11.4 available for Mac

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Apple has revealed the latest iOS 9.3 during its keynote at Cupertino yesterday. Mac’s weren’t mentioned in that hour long keynote, neither was the OS X. However, Apple has released an update for OS X El Capitan 10.11.4, two months after the the OS X 10.11.3 update earlier this year.

The latest El Capitan update, like the previous one, doesn’t bring significant changes to the OS, however, improving the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac, with certain bug fixes. Notable improvements include the ability to passcode-protect your stuff in the Notes app, similar to the update brought to Notes on the iOS platform, and the ability to import Evernote files into the app. Also added is the ability to share Live Photos across Apple devices running iOS and OS X through Messages and AirDrop. Aside from that, a mini bug fix that prevents Twitter from loading “t.co” links in Safari. The iBooks app can now share PDF’s to Apple’s iCloud to be accessed on other devices.

The update is currently available on your Mac’s App Store if you have OS X El Capitan running on it. Meanwhile, let’s take a guess on what Apple is going to name the next Mac OS later this year. Thoughts?

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OS X Sierra has Siri in it, and carries a new name too

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Yes, Sierra’s the name for the latest OS X that Apple has announced at WWDC 2016 today. But wait, it won’t be known as OS X anymore. Apple wants OS X to sound in line with its other operating systems like iOS, tvOS and watchOS. Plus, the name OS X has been in existence for 15 years now. If you catch the drift, you’d know Apple would rename OS X. OS X has officially been renamed to macOS, hence macOS Sierra.

We’re not seeing a whole new revamp to how the OS works though, but in typical Apple fashion, a number of new features, a couple of key ones, and further improvements. First off, Siri. That’s right, Siri is finally making its way to macOS after being rumored for so long, and that’s a total of five years since the assistant was first introduced. You’d probably know how Siri works on macOS, pretty much similar to how it runs on iOS.

Siri can be accessed from either the menu bar or from the dock. Clicking on Siri, obviously will bring it up and everything works like how Siri does its job on iOS. Opening apps, sending texts, scheduling appointments on the Calendar app, or searching up your favorite sports scores, all from Siri, on macOS Sierra.

Apple has also introduced a new auto unlock feature for Continuity between its own devices. You can now use the Apple Watch to unlock your Mac with this new feature. With the Apple Watch strapped onto your wrist, walking towards your Mac will automatically unlock the Mac. Apart from that, Apple has improved iCloud for users to manage their files better, both on their desktop and in the cloud. Users can now view desktop files from their iPhone, plus desktops can now be synced across multiple devices. Additionally, iCloud moves your Mac’s old files to the cloud storage, allowing more space for newer files on your Mac. However, no specific iCloud storage space was mentioned for this new nifty feature so do wait for that.

Another simple but cool feature is the addition of a clipboard, allowing users to copy and paste from a Mac to an iPhone and vice versa, called Universal Clipboard. Apple Pay has also been added to Safari, which can be used to make purchases and transactions online. Do note however, that users will need their iPhone with them for authentication.

The public beta of macOS Sierra will be released next month, with the final release slated to be out this fall, probably some time in September. What do you think about these newly added features to the newly named macOS? Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

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OSIM introduces the uDiva 2 Smart Sofa which comes with a range of massage options

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OSIM wants to change the way we kick back and relax on our sofas with the new OSIM uDiva 2 Smart Sofa. It combines state-of-the-art design with top-notch massage technologies to relax the user and bring them to a heightened state of relaxation.

The sofa is not just pleasing to the eyes but it is fully retractable to give you up to 34% more living space for your home. Another highlighted feature is the backrest and footrest can be used independently and combined with its patent-pending Hybrid Power-ball Massage Ball Technology and patented Hyper-power Foot Massage Technology, it brings an overall relaxing experience for users.

All the features and functions can be controlled using a sleek controller design that is attached to an illuminated controller, crafted with hidden wires and easy to use even in the dark.

The OSIM uDiva 2 Smart Sofa will come with a retail price of RM8,988, but for those of you that act fast, you can get it for only RM7,388 with up to 24 months instalment for only RM308 per month. Act fast as this promotion is only valid until 15 April 2018

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Osmo Mobile 4: DJI adds magnetic mounts to its new gimbal

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DJI officially released the Osmo Mobile 4 a day after it was
leaked online
. The biggest change is its magnetic mounts — a phone clamp and a ring holder.

Osmo Mobile 4 now called the OM 4

Image credit: DJI

Instead of calling it Osmo Mobile 4, DJI is now naming it
OM 4
. It’s slightly lighter than the
Osmo Mobile 3
 if we only compare the gimbals, but since it’s necessary for users to attach either one of its magnetic mounts, it is overall heavier than the previous model.

Stronger motor, new and improved features

Image credit: DJI

The OM 4 also has a stronger motor to mount heavier phones and comes with a few features that are either new or upgraded. DJI’s SpinShot is a feature that rotates your phone while you shoot video, and CloneMe Pano is one that pauses between shots for you to ‘clone’ yourself in the panorama picture.

Expected release date: September 1, 2020

The DJI OM 4 is now available at $149 and can be purchased on DJI’s
official online store
. The expected release date in Malaysia is September 1, according to one of DJI’s authorised retail stores. However, you can already
preorder
 it for RM599.

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OtterBox made an antimicrobial screen protector to keep germs away from your iPhone

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Screen protectors are great for preventing scratches and drops, but we can’t say the same for germs — until now. OtterBox announced its first antimicrobial iPhone screen protector that has been registered with the EPA.

With the approved antimicrobial technology, the screen protector is reported to suppress “the growth of several common stains and odor-causing bacteria to protect the surface of the screen protector,” said OtterBox. Basically, it means that there are fewer chances of your phone being contaminated with germs when you take it to places that aren’t completely sanitary like public restrooms.

Image credit: OtterBox

In addition to its antimicrobial properties, Amplify Glass also has 5x greater scratch resistance as compared to standard soda-lime glass. OtterBox also said that the screen protector is easy to install, so perhaps the clumsier folks will finally have a chance to put on the Amplify Glass on their phones with fewer issues.

OtterBox hasn’t revealed the pricing of the screen protector yet, but it is expected to arrive soon — hopefully within this year.

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Oukitel enters Malaysia with five value for money smartphones

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The smartphone brand that is well known for the world’s first smartphone with a 10,000mAh battery is now entered the Malaysian market. Oukitel, a Shenzhen based technology company has finally made its presence official here. For those who finds the brand new,the company has been manufacturing handsets for OEM clients such as Spice, Karbonn, BQ, Qmobile and etc, hence it isn’t some startup company kicking off the ground. Oukitel has brought in three different series of smartphones, which comprises of the C Series, K Series, and U Series, both of which sport its unique selling proposition.

To begin with, we have the Oukitel K6000 Plus from the K series family that offers long lasting battery life, as its model already suggests, the phone comes with a huge 6080mAh battery that is sourced from SCUD, which supplies batteries to other companies such as Huawei and Xiaomi. Priced at RM999, the phone sports a 5.5-inch Full HD LTPS panel and is powered by a Mediatek MT6750T processor mated to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage, the phone also supports memory expansion if you require more storage.

Furthermore, the K6000 Plus also has a 16-megapixel Sony IMX298 main camera that supports phase detection auto focus (PDAF), a front 8-megapixel camera is present with a 80-degree wide angle lens. If you are worried about the charging speed of its huge battery, the K6000 Plus supports a super fast 12V/2A charging mode with its provided charger, which you can achieve more than 2 hours of talk time with just a 5-minute charging time, the company has also ensured that the phone’s battery has been tested for safety. Last but not the least, the phone comes preloaded with Android 7.0 Nougat, and you’ll be glad that there isn’t any custom skin installed. The K6000 Plus is available in colours of Gray and Gold and you can look forward to its arrival in April.

Moving on to the Oukitel U16 Max, which aims to offer a premium design and performance. The phone is built with an aircraft aluminium alloy body design with 2.5D curved glass panel, It features a 6-inch HD JDI display with LTPS technology and performance is managed by a MediaTek MT6753 1.3GHz Octa-core processor, along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. On a side note, the U16 Max still comes with a rather huge 4000mAh battery which should easily deliver a full day of battery life, and it offers a pretty decent 13-megapixel main and 5-megapixel front camera configuration. Oukitel offers the U16 Max in two color options of Gray and Gold, it will be available in Malaysia at April and retails RM889.

On the other hand, the U20 Plus features an ergonomic design with curved edges and rounded-off corners, it uses a solid polycarbonate material instead of metal, while performance is managed by a MediaTek MT6737T 1.5GHz quad-core processor, there’s 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage, while its main camera features dual camera lenses of a main 13-megapixel camera and a 0.3-megapixel lens for capturing image data such as distance, depth and light, a 5-megapixel front camera is also present and can generate 8-megapixel interpolated phots for higher resolution images. The U20 Plus comes preloaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, it is available now at RM639 with color options of Jet Black, Gray and Gold.

Last but not the least, Oukitel has also introduced two entry level C series models, namely the C3 and C5 Pro. Both devices feature 5-inch HD displays and are powered by a quad-core processor, the C3 has a 1GB RAM and 8GB storage, while the C5 Pro has double of both. However in terms of design, the C3 has a rather beautiful diamond shape back cover while the C5 Pro is Shockproof and has 4G LTE support. Both the C3 and C5 Pro are now available at a retail price of RM299 and RM399 respectively.

Here’s a bonus photo of the first smartphone with a 10000mAh battery, the Oukitel K10000 MAX and K10000 Pro.

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Our ‘next big thing’ ads makes Phil Schiller ‘crazy’

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I have to admit, I’m not a fan of
Samsung
’s the next big thing advertisement but at the same time, I’m impressed with the marketing strategy Samsung has taken to make its product
stand
 out from its competitors. As Apple and
Samsung
 starts their 2nd patent war again (oh my, when can we stop hearing of it), Samsung officials mention that their ‘next big thing’ commercial makes the great old Phil at Apple ‘crazy’, the one who said “can’t innovate my ass” in the most recent WWDC keynote.

According to John Quinn of law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan who’s representing
Samsung
 in the trial, they were able to show internal Apple documents that haven’t been made public before. Quinn says the “innovate my ass” guy became so obsessed with the campaign that he wrote an e-mail to CEO Tim Cook to suggest the company to look into another ad agency instead of its mainstay and even got Apple’s board to discuss over the issue.

Phil Schiller is Apple’s first witness in today’s trial and Apple is asking for $2 billion in damages, while Samsung wants even more at $6.9 million. Seriously Apple, stop all these patent wars already can you, being nice to each other ain’t so difficult right?

Source:
The Verge