OPPO just submitted two new patents for its wireless charging pads

Whenever Apple introduces a new feature or technology, other brands will try to copy it and turn it into a trend. This seems to be the case with the MagSafe wireless charger, as realme is already working on its own called the MagDart and now, OPPO just patented two wireless charging pads.

At the moment, there is no official name for the two wireless charging pads but there are rumours that they could charge more than one device. It could prove to be a challenge, though, this is because there has not been a successful wireless charging technology that can charge multiple devices at one go. For example, the AirPower wireless charging mat was introduced back in 2017 but got cancelled two years later because it didn't meet Apple's standards.

It's not just Apple's problem but the same goes for Qi wireless charging solution as well. Just like Apple, Qi wireless charging pads would experience power loss because of the power coils alignment that is not focused. If anything, Samsung's Wireless Charger Trio model is the one to go since the power coils are placed at a separated location for each device.

Since OPPO just submitted the patent, we may or may not even see the wireless charging pads at the end of the day. Until then, we can only wait and see if there is any development. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO latest A-series appeared on GeekBench and TEENA with Dimensity 720 chipset!

OPPO is currently veenturing into the bigger picture after unveiling the OPPO X 2021. But for now, the company will still be focusing on the mainstream flagships and 5G smartphones. Today, we found a new smartphone with the model number PECT 30 and PCEM 30 appeared on TEENA certification and GeekBench which is believed to be the new OPPO A-series as it resembles the model number of the OPPO A72 5G.According to GeeekBench, the new variant comes with the MediaTek MT6853 chipset which is also known as Dimensity 720 that supports 5G network. It comes with 6GB of RAM based on Android 10 and scored 512 points in the single-core tests and 1658 points in the multi-core department.

As for the display, TEENA revealed a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD display with a punch-hole selfie camera on the front. The whole display will have a 20:9 aspect ratio. While GeekBench mentioned only a 6GB RAM, TEENA revealed it will paired the Dimensity 720 with either 4GB, 6GB or 8GB of RAM with a 128GB storage. For the cameras, it houses a 16MP main camera and two additional 2MP camera sensors with 4000mAh battery and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It also has five color variants, Black, White, Purple, Silver, and Red.

Either way, there is still no official confirmation on the tech specs and release dates, so do take this with a pinch of salt. So are you a fan of the OPPO A-series? Let us know what do you expect from the new variants on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


OPPO latest smartphone with Snapdragon 480 5G chipset appeared on Geekbench!

The world’s first Snapdragon 480 5G smartphone has been unveiled by vivo, the vivo Y31s. Today, a new smartphone has appeared on Geekbench having the same chipset which is from vivo’s sister company, OPPO and it is expected to be the company’s most affordable 5G device.

According to the leakster Abhishek Yadav, the OPPO smartphone that appeared on Geekbench has the model number of PEHT00 and showed that it supports 5G and up to 18W of charging speed. If you feel it’s familiar, this model number has already passed China’s 3C certification earlier on.

Oppo PEHT00 5G With Snapdragon 480 Spotted On Geekbench.- 8GB Ram- Android 11- Snapdragon 480 5G "Holi"- Adreno 6195G Device Under 15K?#oppopeht00 pic.twitter.com/079hKKiKZY

Looking at the Geekbench data, the new device scores 522 and 1,513 on Single and Multi-core scores respectively. The listing also reveals it runs 8GB of RAM based on Android 11 OS which has a larger RAM than the 6GB RAM on the vivo Y31s.  As for the price, it is expected to be less than ₹15,000(~RM824).Either way, there is still no official confirmation on the tech specs and release dates for the latest OPPO device, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But looking at the price range, it may be parked at the A-series. Stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


OPPO launches new sub-brand phone Realme 1 in India, featuring Helio P60 chipset, 3400mAh battery and more with a starting price of ~RM1358

Aside from Diamond Black, there's Silver, Red and Pink too

Just as honor is the sub-brand for Huawei, it seems that OPPO is also doing the same thing in India. Exclusive only on Amazon India, they have introduced a new sub-brand called Realme, along with a device called Realme 1 which just happens to be an OPPO A3 in disguise.

Although it's an A3 in disguise, the new design looks quite nice as the colour has some shades of a black diamond effect. For the tech-specs, it's also quite impressive using a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset which proved to be a worthy mid-range processor, memory capacity is said to be a 4GB + 128GB, a battery juice of 3400mAh, measuring 6.2-inch display, a single 16MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera, and lastly, it runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.

No price tag was revealed, but sources say it should cost around 23,000 rupee which is around ~RM1358. Do you think OPPO Malaysia will introduce Realme into Malaysia too? Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO launches the OPPO F9 during their roadshow at Sunway Pyramid starting from RM1399

OPPO recently launched the OPPO F9 during their roadshow in Sunway Pyramid starting from the price of RM1399. The device is also available on all OPPO’s telco partners particularly Digi, Celcom as well as Maxis. Celebrities such as Khai Bahar and Syafiq Kyle has also made a special appearance during the roadshow and shared their experience using the OPPO F9.

During the roadshow, plenty of shoppers stopped by to take part in the activities held by OPPO as well as buying the OPPO F9 during the roadshow. The host also held various minigames and activities during the roadshow as well! OPPO has announced that the OPPO F9 was the number one selling smartphone for the RM1000 to RM1500 price range among all their telco partners.

For more insights about the tech specs of the OPPO F9 is running on the MediaTek Helio P90 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 16MP+2MP dual rear camera, 25MP front facing selfie camera, 6.3-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and it is powered by a 3500mAh non-removable battery. Feature wise, the device comes with VOOC Charging, and Waterdrop Display. You can check out more about the device on OPPO’s official website and for more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO launches the Reno Ace2 with Evangelion-inspired design alongside other accessories

If you were really amazed by the OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Edition that was launched last year, this new OPPO collaboration is the next one you should look out for. Today, OPPO has launched a series of products that is inspired by the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion and they look next-level stunning.

The first product that got a makeover is the OPPO Reno Ace2. It is now coated with purple and green colour scheme that is inspired by the EVA-01. Other than that, the box that carries the device has gotten a redesign as well and comes with a capsule-like phone packaging inside. Not to mention the Evangelion-inspired OPPO Reno Ace2 will also have a SIM ejector pin that resembles the Spear of Longinus, and other accesorries like charger, cable and wired headset all inspired by the anime series.

OPPO Reno Ace2 EVA with Evangelion-inspired accessories.

The box that packs the OPPO Reno Ace2 EVA.

This SIM ejector pin inspired by Spear of Longinus will never be lost.

The OPPO Reno Ace2 EVA has a curated theme as well.

Next up, the OPPO 40W Air VOOC wireless charging pad now adopts a military green colour scheme that is inspired by NERV. It will also interact with the OPPO Ace2 EVA while charging which the screen will show the animation of A.T Field (a nearly impenetrable force-field barrier from the series). Furthermore, the OPPO Enco W31 true wireless earbuds has joined the force as well with a redesign that is inspired by the character Rei Ayanami. Asuka Langley Soryu has also become the muse for the OPPO Watch that sports a red and black colour scheme design.

For the price, the OPPO Ace2 EVA will be sold at 4399 Yuan (~RM2671), the OPPO Enco W31 TWS earbuds at 399 Yuan (~RM242), the OPPO 40W Air VOOC wireless charging pad at 299 Yuan (~RM181) and OPPO Watch at 2199 Yuan (~RM1335). All of the devices will be available in a limited stock of 10,000 units globally.

OPPO 40W Air VOOC wireless charging pad inspired by the anime series.

Can you see the silhouette of Rei Ayanami in this?

OPPO Watch's design inspired by Asuka Langley Soryu.

Different watch faces for you to choose from!

Let us know what you think about the Evangelion-inspired OPPO products on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting tech product updates.


OPPO made a Reno 4 Mo Salah limited edition and it's priced at ~RM1730

Once again, OPPO has made another special edition and this time is the OPPO Reno 4 Mo Salah (/laughs in Malaysian). In case you're not into football, this is a new brand ambassador of the Reno 4 series, Mohamed Salah from the Liverpool Football Club.

Following the theme of The Reds, the phone is mixed with red and grey all around alongside his portrait on the back cover and wallpaper. In case you're wondering about the price, it's officially 6590 Egyptian Pounds (~RM1730) and it isn't that far fetched from our local price here, which is RM1699. By the way, his signature is also printed at the back.

In terms of tech specs, the Reno 4 Mo Salah is the same as the standard version. It features a Snapdragon 720G chipset, 8GB + 128GB memory capacity, a 4015mAh battery and running on ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10 out of the box. The cameras are the same too, using a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad rear camera setup, whereas the 32MP front camera is hanging out on the 6.4-inch OLED display.

What do you think of the design? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Review - A content creator's laptop that transforms into an artist’s easel

In June 2020, Acer introduced a new laptop under the ConceptD brand, the ConceptD 3 Ezel, which is dedicated to content creators and those involved in the art industry.  The laptop features an attractive hinge design where the screen can be adjusted to a more comfortable angle to draw using a stylus much like an artist’s easel (hint: Ezel = Easel).  To find out if this laptop is perfect for your illustration tasks, continue reading for our full review of the ConceptD 3 Ezel.

At first glance, the ConceptD 3 Ezel is eye-catching because it has a hinge that is in the middle of the top.  If you show this computer to your friends, they could easily get confused as to why it has a hinge in that position.  In addition, its thickness of 0.94 inches and weight of 1.73 kg makes this computer look very similar to a thick gaming laptop.

Once you open this computer, it doesn’t have much difference with the thousands of other laptops out there.  However, for the ConceptD 3 Ezel, you can bend the screen from the bottom to make it flat or rotate it 180 ° around the second hinge much like an artist's easel.  This feature allows you to adjust the screen angle to your liking while sketching for a more ergonomic position.

The hinge design is sure to invite a thousand and one questions from everyone

Not to forget, it can still be used like a regular laptop

The screen we were able to measure was 14 inches and it produced a very beautiful image.  This touch screen has PANTONE certification which covers 100% sRGB color gamut and E<2 color accuracy.  This is great for those who often edit images and videos so that the resulting color is exactly the desired color.

Another important feature in the ConceptD 3 Ezel is a Wacom AES stylus that is garaged or built into the computer.  It can be unplugged and used on the screen to draw or interact with any icon on the screen.  This function is especially useful for those who use a computer to draw so you don’t have to worry about carrying a separate stylus around with you.

However, this particular stylus is sized like satay skewer and may be less comfortable to hold or used for long periods of time. If you prefer a thicker stylus similar to a real pen, you will need to get an external or third-party stylus.

Here's how it looks like when popped back in

Comparison of stylus size with regular pen

In terms of overall design, the ConceptD 3 Ezel features solid workmanship and a very minimalist design, all in white.  I also feel that the two hinges on this computer are durable and won’t move at all while you’re drawing on the screen.

In terms of the keyboard, this computer has keys that are very comfortable to type on.  This keyboard has an orange interior light (backlight) that makes it easy for you to use it in dim conditions.  I personally feel this light color is a bit weird but it can be easily deactivated if you don’t like it.  The touchpad (trackpad) is also quite large compared to other laptops and it is very responsive.

In terms of ports, the ConceptD 3 Ezel has all the important ports for a content creator.  On the right side, it has a 3.5mm audio jack, memory card slot and two USB-A ports, while on the left side there is a fingerprint scanner, USB-C port, HDMI, Thunderbolt 3 and a power plug.

The touchpad (trackpad) of this laptop is quite large and very responsive

The keyboard has a unique orange light, it can be turned off if you don’t like it

Right side: 3.5mm audio jack, memory card slot, two USB-A ports

Left side: power plug, HDMI port, USB-C, Thunderbolt and fingerprint scanner

The memory card slot is quite unique, reminding me of the SIM card slot in a smartphone

I really enjoyed the experience of drawing on this computer screen.  I don’t have any special software for drawing like Adobe Illustrator, yet my experience in Paint alone has made it easy for me to color my drawings easily.

In addition, the smooth matte screen surface makes it easy for me to paint on it.  The screen that can be rotated up also makes it easy for me to draw while sitting down and placing the computer on my lap.

The experience of drawing on this screen is very comfortable

If you don’t have any drawing talent like me, this is the best I can do

While its focus is only on content creation, the ConceptD 3 Ezel features relatively high tech specs with a 2.60GHz Intel Core i7-10750H CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q GPU.  When combined with 1TB SSD storage and 16GB RAM, this makes this computer extremely fast for a variety of basic and multimedia uses. However, Acer Malaysia has told us not to do benchmark testing as the drivers for its components have not yet been finalized for the Malaysian market.

With the GTX 1650 Ti, the ConceptD 3 Ezel has good performance for most of the latest games.  I have played relatively new games like Far Cry 5 (2018) and GRID (2019) where this computer can generate a consistent frame rate of 40-50fps on Ultra graphics settings. The heat generated while doing heavy duty is also not too high.

In fact, this computer does not produce a fan sound that is too noisy when doing heavy tasks or playing games.  However, I doubt if it can generate similar performance for a 2020 release AAA game like Cyberpunk 2077 or Microsoft Flight Simulator.

GRID (2019) also gives a frame rate of around 40fps

Can play Far Cry 5 in Ultra settings with satisfactory frame rate

The benchmark in Far Cry 5 shows an average frame rate of 50fps

This computer does not come with too much bloatware, just basic software such as the ConceptD Palette that shows basic scenarios such as CPU, GPU and RAM usage levels as well as Acer Care Center that helps you to take care of this computer. In terms of battery, it may be a bit frustrating as the battery is only capable of lasting around four to five hours.  This will probably limit your ability to work outdoors so don’t leave your charger at home.

As for the speakers, the quality of the sound produced is quite disappointing.  It has absolutely no bass and the quality is the same as a beginner class computer.  Even so, it comes with DTS: X software to help you tune the audio in more detail for playing games or watching movies, but make sure that you have headphones on.

ConceptD Palette helps you to manage computer performance while opening multiple applications simultaneously (multitasking)

DTS: X allows you to adjust the audio in more depth

Acer Care Center tells you the status of the computer and helps you to take care of it

One audio related problem is that this computer could not play any audio after I turned it on for the first time.  I had to download the audio driver from the Acer support website to resolve the issue.  It’s not a big deal, but it’s something you need to know if you experience a similar problem.

In a nutshell, I think the Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel is an attractive package for those involved in the creative industry, especially illustrators who will appreciate the ability to create sketches anywhere comfortably.  I can also imagine this computer being used during meetings with clients where drawings or illustrations are required.  For photo and video editors, a screen that can produce accurate colors will definitely help you to produce work that matches your creative vision.

For now, Acer Malaysia has not released the official price for the ConceptD 3 Ezel but we will update this review as soon as we know.  Not many computers offer a screen mechanism like this but a suitable alternative is a 360 ° foldable laptop such as the Lenovo Thinkpad X13 or Dell Inspiron 14 5406.

Let us know on our Facebook page if this review helps you and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest technology news.

Pros: Screen that produces precise and comfortable colors for drawing, can be folded to draw ergonomically anywhere

Cons: Short battery life, mediocre speaker quality

Conclusion: A special laptop for artists and creatives


OPPO may be planning to launch their first tablet this year

OPPO seems to be quite ambitious this year. Last night, they just announced the OPPO Find X3 Pro and there are other reports of the company planning to launch a notebook and a tablet too. Here's what we found out.

Sources have reported that OPPO is currently in discussion with suppliers on manufacturing a tablet. Of course, no names were revealed and while we don't think they would be launching a new tablet anytime soon, digital bloggers and Digital Chat Station leakster believe it could be launched this year. This goes the same for the laptop as well.

In case you haven't been paying attention, the tablet market saw a decline over the years but it's back on the shelf again. Due to the pandemic, people are now picking up more laptops and tablets than before for working or studying from home. From a business point of view, it makes sense why OPPO decided to grab this opportunity.

OPPO's first tablet should be launched in the Chinese market first before releasing to the rest of the world. But we wonder if it would be too late for that as we are starting to see a bit of recovery. Oh well, guess we will just have to wait and see. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO may be preparing to launch the Reno 4 SE soon

This is the OPPO Reno 4 for image illustration

Currently in the Malaysian market, OPPO Malaysia have released the Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro, and you'd be mistaken if you think that's all the lineup. According to TENAA from China, it seems that there could be another Reno 4 variant called as the Reno 4 SE.

Under the name PEAM00 / PEAT00 in TENAA listing, the only important information that we see that the phone is using an octa-core chipset with up to 2.0GHz. Some leaks are saying that the chipset could be the Dimensity 720 and with this information in hand, it's quite possible that the phone may only be for the Chinese market as globally, there are no phones with that yet. On the other hand, other leaks are also claiming that it's the Dimensity 800 or 800U chipset.

On the other hand, other rumoured tech specs include a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ resolution, as well as supporting a 60Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. There could be a 32MP front camera, followed by a triple rear camera consisting of a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP module. Lastly, the battery could be 4300mAh with 65W fast charging technology.

Nonetheless, we won't be surprised to see the Reno 4 SE coming to Malaysia but with a different chipset. We will just have to wait for OPPO Malaysia to make an official statement so stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO may launch a smartphone with an under-display selfie camera this year

OPPO has possibly discovered a new way of removing notches or cutouts from their displays altogether. No, it is not a pop up or rotating camera. Popular leaker, Ben Geskin shared on Twitter that OPPO has found a way to implement under-display cameras and may be able to launch the device this year.

An image of a smartphone was shared in the tweet, showing off the top of the device with no notches or cutouts, thin bezels and a slightly curved display. The tweet mentioned that “OPPO will show a smartphone with an under display camera”. Other than that, no other detail such as release dates, names or even pricing was shared on the post.

This year OPPO will show a smartphone with under display camera pic.twitter.com/JkKoliJiZS

If OPPO really did manage to create an under-display camera for their devices, this would change smartphone technology and designs as a whole. Unfortunately, it would also bring in an era where all smartphones would look similar and bland (almost like what is happening now but on a bigger scale). As of right now, there are some companies who are trying to perfect under-display cameras such as Samsung. I guess we’ll have to see which company will manage to come out with the technology first. For the latest news on the most interesting smartphone innovations, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


OPPO may launch the Reno8 Pro+ with a different name for the international market

Last month, OPPO launched the OPPO Reno8 series in China which consisted of the Reno8, Reno8 Pro and Reno8 Pro+. As of right now, these latest OPPO smartphones have yet to be released in other countries, with rumour saying that the company won’t be making the Pro+ variant available internationally.

However, the late international launch is actually quite common from the company, as OPPO usually releases its devices globally a few months after their respective launches in China. Furthermore, a new report also alleged that the Reno8 Pro+ will indeed launch globally, though the device will drop the ‘+’ moniker and just be named the Reno8 Pro.

Of course, if this turns out to be true, that would further add to consumers’ confusion there’s already a Reno8 Pro in the Reno8 series’ lineup. As reported by My Smart Price, a Geekbench 5 benchmark listing was spotted for the device codenamed ‘OPPO CPH2357’, which is tied to the Reno8 Pro name without the ‘+’.

Moreover, the Geekbench listing showed that the device runs on the MediaTek 8100 SoC found on the Reno8 Pro+ instead of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 found on the Reno8 Pro in China. Therefore, it is very likely that the international Reno8 Pro version will be the same as the Reno8 Pro+ in China.

Well, do take this information with a grain of salt though as there’s nothing confirmed by OPPO as of yet. Only one way to find out then, which is to wait for the company to release the Reno8 Pro or Reno8 Pro+ or whatever it may be called globally.

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


OPPO might finally integrate the Super VOOC fast charging technology this year

Back in 2016, there was a rumour that OPPO was working on a fast-charging technology called the Super VOOC. If that rings a bell, you're not the only one and there wasn't much news about that since then until now. The latest rumour has it that OPPO is bringing back the Find series and will integrate the Super VOOC feature.

Along with the Super VOOC, the OPPO Find 9 is also another rumoured device that died silently in the mid-2017. The Find 9 is supposed to be OPPO's flagship like the R series that also faded away, with online leaks showing a full frontal display that was ahead of its time before it became popular but it never happened. But could these two technologies come together in the end?

In case you have forgotten, the Super VOOC was first shown at MWC 2016 and it could charge a phone up to 45% in just 5 minutes and 75% in 30 minutes, thanks to the 20W power consumption without burdening the battery. It's been a long time since then, so we expect OPPO to improve it further. On the other hand, at last year's MWC, OPPO was also showcasing a new camera technology called the 5x Dual Camera Zoom technology, so it would be great if Find 9 uses these two features in the future.

Do you think the OPPO Find 9 will finally make it out to the world? Or will be buried once again? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO might introduce a device that supports 240W fast-charging soon

Not long ago, it was reported that iQOO would be introducing the first device that supports a 200W fast charging technology. If you think that's already impressive, new information arrives and claims OPPO is launching one with an even higher 240W charging capacity.

According to a report, a smartphone manufacturer will introduce a 240W-supported device. Although it didn't mention any name, we still know that it's OPPO as it only presented the charging technology this February. The company's fast charging solution is claimed to be capable of charging up a 4,500mAh battery in only 9 minutes.

2022 might finally be the year for smartphone makers to cross the limit of the current fast-charging standard. 200W sounded like a crazy technology back then, but it seems like it's becoming realistic with these companies rumoured to make it commercially available.

Are you excited about the technology? Leave a comment to let us know how you feel, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


OPPO might officially unveil the OPPO Reno5 on 10 December 2020

Based on a statement by OPPO on their weibo account, it seems that they will be unveiling the OPPO Reno5 on 10 December 2020. While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs of the smartphone, we do know that the Reno5 series will consist of the Reno5, Reno5 Pro, as well as the Reno5 Pro Plus.

In terms of the tech specs, rumour had it that the smartphones will come equipped with either a Snapdragon 765G, Snapdragon 865, or a Dimensity 1000+ chipset, up to 6.55-inch 90Hz display, as well as up to 4500mAh internal battery that supports 65W fast charging. Not only that, the series has up to a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has a 32MP front-facing selfie camera.

However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that OPPO has yet to provide an official statement on the leaked info. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the smartphone in question for now.

Would you be interested in getting the OPPO Reno5 series as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO might release a new casing that has a kickstand and selfie flash reflector

It was only a few days ago that we got to see an alledged full design leak of the OPPO Reno 6 5G series. All the three models - the Reno6 5G, Reno6 Pro 5G and Reno6 Pro+ 5G all look identical but we weren't prepared to see a new kickstand cum protective casing add-on accessory.

At first glance, we thought it's some kind of a new original built-in design on the phone but it's not the case (pun intended). This kickstand case accessory can do two things - being a kickstand (duh) and also act as a selfie flash. How it becomes a selfie flash is quite clever, as it uses the flashlight reflection from the rear camera's LED flash.

According to @evleaks, the kickstand casing has three colour options - green, blue and a hybrid pink/blue gradient combination. It should be available for all the OPPO Reno 6 5G series and should prove popular among OPPO fans and consumers. It's also very likely to be sold as a separate accessory.

But what do you think of this protective casing that has a kickstand and selfie flashlight reflector? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO offering discounts on phone parts for Reno and F series devices

In conjunction with the upcoming Thanksgiving Day celebration, OPPO will be offering discounts for various OPPO Reno and F series on-screen services and phone parts from 25 November onwards until 30 November 2019. With all that said, if your OPPO smartphone were to be damaged(except for damages caused by user error), OPPO would have your smartphone fixed for absolutely free in less than 1 hour during the aforementioned date.

Not only that, but you could also track the progress of the maintenance or even locate the nearest OPPO service centre via the OPPO Service App. Check out our previous coverage, if you to know more about the 1-Hour Flash Fix and the OPPO Service App. The aforementioned app can be downloaded via the OPPO App Store, which usually comes pre-installed on every OPPO smartphone.


OPPO officially announced that the OPPO A93 will launch on 6 October 2020

OPPO has recently announced that the OPPO A93, has been confirmed to be launched in Malaysia on 6 October 2020 on their Facebook page at 3PM. Unfortunately, there is no information on the Malaysia release date, so you will have to stay tuned for the official price announcement on the aforementioned date.

In terms of the tech specs, the OPPO A93 comes equipped with an Helio P95 chipset, 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 6.43-inch FHD+ display, 4015mAh battery which supports 30W fast charging. Camera-wise, the phone has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP camera in the rear while the front has a 16MP + 2MP selfie camera.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the OPPO A93 as soon as it is available for purchase? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


3 reasons why the Huawei nova 7's Dual-View Video Mode is perfect for vloggers like you

Huawei launched its new nova 7 series devices recently and they have been quite well-received in Malaysia. The nova 7 SE was the first to land on our shores on 15 June, before the more powerful nova 7 launched in July 2020. We even did an unboxing for both the nova 7 SE and nova 7, so do check those out here and here!

Anyway, some of you may be asking: What's great about the nova 7 series? Well, we're glad you asked. The two nova 7 series devices have an emphasis on camera usage and come with some interesting features. For those of you who like to vlog, the big one you want to pay attention to is the Dual-View Video Mode. Today, we'll talk about 3 reasons why this is the perfect feature for vloggers like you.

Who says you can't be in the picture if you're the one holding the camera?

Have you ever taken a picture or video of a precious moment and wish you were in it too? This isn't always easy if you're the one holding the camera, but it's possible with Dual-View Video Mode! The feature activates video recording for both the front and rear camera at the same time, ensuring that memorable scenes like your child taking his first step are recorded with you there to encourage him.

Some things are harder to show if you don't have someone to help or can only work with one perspective. But what if you had two perspectives instead? With this special video mode, it can be easier or make certain types of videos more interesting. For example, you can record yourself doing a makeup tutorial, showing your audience the products you use and how you apply them.

Some tutorials could be more interesting if you have multiple perspectives

Fun videos like these could be a thing too

You know how some people like to take a video of something, but also want their reaction of expressions recorded at the same time? Well, that works here too. You could do something like make a video of you training your pet while capturing the fun and amusement you gain out of the session too.

Of course, there are other types of vlogs you can do with the Dual-View Video Mode. Additional examples are like food trips or just vlogging about your daily life. For any video where you want to show both sides of the camera, this feature could just be what you need. You can also visit your nearest Huawei Experience Store (HES) or stay tuned to Huawei's Facebook page to find out more about what you can do with the nova 7 SE and nova 7.

But the Huawei nova 7 series devices are good for more than that. The two phones come with the Petal Search, which provides functions like app recommendation and weather forecasting, and the AppGallery that contains many apps used regularly by Malaysians. Those who are interested can purchase the nova 7 SE and nova 7 for RM1499 and RM1999 respectively, with Member Center Rewards worth up to RM1000 waiting for you!

Speaking of special deals, there's currently a Maxis deal for the Huawei nova 7 SE. The Maxis Biggest Sale will let you get the phone for as little as RM1 if you sign up for a MaxisOne plan. You'll also get to enjoy 3 months of free premium access to Huawei Video too!

While we're at it, you might also want to check out the Huawei WiFi AX3 router. It's a new wireless router that supports WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with a max bandwidth of up to 3000Mbps, has good signal strength, and works with the Huawei Share feature. That last one works like the WPS button you'd see on regular routers, except it allows you to quickly connect to the router via NFC.

So, what do you think about the Huawei nova 7 series smartphones and the Dual-View Video Mode? Would this be a feature you will use as a vlogger? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more articles like this.


Acer Day - Play Music Together roadshow held in Mid Valley Megamall until 5 August 2018

Looking for a new laptop? Well, starting tomorrow onwards (3 August 2018) - Acer Day campaign is making a come back under the theme "Acer Day - Play Music Together", Acer hopes to connect people through music and colour and the event will be concurrently held all across the entire Pan-Asia region.

That said, Acer Malaysia is already hosting a roadshow in Mid Valley Megamall until 5 August 2018, with performances by Amoi Amoi and Bell Yu Tian lined up. For those who missed getting freebies such as the Predator Roll Top Junior Backpack in the June event, you can come early to Mid Valley on the roadshow days to grab one for just RM29. In addition, another great offer is the 27-inch KG271 monitor with 1ms response time which is going for just RM499, perfect for gamers who have a budget.

That's not all, the Predator Helios 300 and Nitro 5 are also up for grabs, as well as the Acer Swift 5, Spin 5, Iconia Tab 10, roll-top junior backpacks and 10 units of Acer Day Bluetooth speakers in the prize line-up. But perhaps the best prize of all is the 4 Days-3 Nights trip to Taiwan, reserve for two!

The list of Acer products on the roadshow

To add on more fun, Malaysians can also login to www.acer-day.com/my to interact with various people from across the world, with the freedom to create their own original music and participate quizzes to earn Cool Points so that they can enter the giveaways. You can find out more information on the Flash Sale is on Acer Malaysia Facebook page.

Have fun during the weekend and stay tuned for more Acer news at TechNave.com.


OPPO officially released R15 and R15 Dream Mirror press renders online, will come in new Star Purple colour

Marketing for the upcoming OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror has started aggressively by the Chinese company and this hints that the two flagships will be revealed quite soon. As you can see from the images, these are the official press renders and OPPO officially released them on their Weibo thread.

OPPO has decided to venture out to two non-mainstream colours which are red and purple, while the standard one is in white. But both flagships won't be sharing the same colours, according to TENAA, only the R15 will come in Snow White and Star Purple, while the R15 Dream Mirror will come in Thermal Red and black (missing image). Besides that, OPPO also confirmed that the R15 Dream Mirror will sport a 3D glass body, hence the name, as for the R15, it will use a two-sided glass design. Also, you can also spot the dual rear cameras there along with the oval-shaped fingerprint sensor.

For the front look, the top notch is there and it has been reported that the flagships have achieved a new 19:9 aspect ratio. The display will be called Super View, measuring in 6.28-inch long. Other than that, it seems that the two flagships will share the same 6GB + 128GB memory, 20MP front camera and Android Oreo. The only difference is the dual rear 16MP + 5MP camera and 3365mAh battery for the R15, while the latter gets a dual rear 16MP + 12MP camera and 3300mAh battery.

That's all for now, but what do you think of the R15 and R15 Dream Mirror? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO officially shows off the 10x Lossless Zoom technology, their first 5G smartphone and more

Today at MWC 2019 which is located in Barcelona, Spain. OPPO has officially unveiled the 10x Lossless Zoom Technology as well as their first 5G smartphone. Aforementioned technology uses three different camera sensors, which includes a super wide-angle camera, a 48MP camera as well as a telephoto camera to achieve up to 10 times magnification. Not only that, they have managed to incorporate this technology into a smartphone without adding additional thickness to it.

This is done by utilizing a periscope-like structure which is horizontally installed onto the smartphone, along with the autofocus module. But that’s not all, there is also the dual Optical Image Stabilization module to allow for superb clarity even while zoomed in. OPPO has given us the assurance, that we should be able to see OPPO phones equipped with this technology around the second quarter of 2019.

Other than that, they have also unveiled their first 5G smartphone in partnership with Qualcomm, as well as other partners such as Swisscom, Telstra, Opto, and Singtel to help increase 5G penetration into the current market. OPPO has also keen on making advancements towards a more enjoyable mobile gaming experience, through the brand new 5G Cloud Gaming technology. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO officially unveiled the ColorOS 7 in India

Earlier today, OPPO has recently unveiled their brand new ColorOS 7 outside of China and it comes with several new improvements such as more responsive and lightweight design, new ways to interact, as well as a better camera and video performance.  In terms of when it will be available, OPPO has mentioned that the new custom Android operating system will be rolled out to all their smartphones starting 26 November 2019.

As for the new features we’ve mentioned, the ColorOS 7 introduces the Infinite Design concept which allows users to focus more on their content. Not only that, but it also comes with Dark Mode(which is already available on Android 10, by the way) which helps reduce eye strain especially while using the smartphone in the dark and it can also help reduce power consumption when activated.

Other than that, there is also the new Artist Wallpaper Project which offers an abundance of dynamic wallpaper that changes through time or via user interactions. In addition to that, there are also new improvements in terms of the animations, input feedback, as well as improvements in the overall sound system of the smartphone.

ColorOS 7 also improves the performance of the smartphone by up to 30% during normal and up to 38% while gaming, which is quite an improvement considering the fact that games are getting more and more demanding as of late. There were also several improvements in the camera department as well, with new features such as the AI Beautification 2.0 which provides better and more natural facial details.

Furthermore, there is also the Ultra Night Mode for photography in low-light as well as OPPO’s smart video editor called Soloop to video edit directly from the smartphone itself. With all that said, what do you think about the ColorOS 7 update? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO officially unveiled the design of Reno5 series and some tech specs before the launch

Before the Reno5 series arrives on 10 December, the official website of OPPO has posted up the images of the devices and some tech specs to give us a sneak peek. On the website, both OPPO Reno5 and Reno5 Pro have their first official appearance with glossy back design.

From the images, we can know that the OPPO Reno5 Pro sports a curved screen while the vanilla variant has a flat one. They will also come with a punch-hole camera that is placed on the top left corner. Furthermore, the devices will be available in three colour options including Black, Blue, and one that has a mix of Blue and Purple.

Other than the look, the site has revealed some main tech specs of the series as well including a quad-camera setup with 64MP main sensor, 65W fast charging, and 5G. The devices have also appeared on a Chinese retailer's site earlier with an 8/128GB model and a 12/256GB model. For now, we just need to wait until 10 December to find out more about the series and of course, the price.

Let us know what you think about the upcoming OPPO Reno5 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone news.


OPPO officially unveils its own foldable phone - the Find N in a new teaser video

In case you didn't know, OPPO Inno Day 2021 is coming quite soon 15 December to showcase some new technologies. There are also some rumours of an OPPO foldable phone for quite some time now and the company just released an official teaser!

While there isn't much information, we can confirm that the name is officially called the OPPO Find N that matched the previous rumoured news. The foldable phone design looks quite short in terms of height but the wide width makes up for it. When unfolded, it functions the same as the Samsung Galaxy Fold series.

We are able to catch some tiny details of the OPPO Find N. The power button and volume rockers seem to be separated on the opposite end of the side frame. Also, it will use a USB-C port and maybe there's an in-display front camera on the exterior display. We are pretty sure that we also saw another cut-out camera on the top left corner when it was unfolded.

What do you think of the design and look? We will be keeping an eye out for the OPPO Find N soon on 15 December 2021. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO officially unveils renders of their first smartwatch

OPPO’s Vice President officially unveiled the first renders of their upcoming smartwatch, which could be unveiled at any moment this year. Based on the renders, the aforementioned smartwatch shows quite a bit of resemblance to the Apple Watch other than the main difference being the two buttons on the right side and a lack of a crown.

While there is not much information in regards to the exact tech specs of the smartwatch, gsmarena did mention that there might be a variant that supports either a physical SIM card or an eSIM. Would you be interested in purchasing OPPO’s smartwatch as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates such as the official Malaysia release date, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO opens their first Flagship Store in SEA at Suria KLCC Mall

OPPO recently opened their first Flagship Store in Southeast Asia at Suria KLCC Mall (Lot 317 – 318), with opening promotions and activities till 23 June 2017. Participants stand a chance to win prizes including a Car Smartphone Charger, a Car Smartphone Holder and USB Fan while those who buy an OPPO smartphone can join the Lucky Draw for the chance to win a Weloop Now SmartBand worth RM199. You can also sign up as an OPPO VIP member who get 20% discounts off when buying accessories. Stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com


OPPO overtakes Huawei as top smartphone brand in China in 2016, Apple out of Top 3!

According to the latest report from research firm IDC, OPPO is now the top smartphone brand in China. The company took a 16.8% share of the market, shipping a total of 78.4 million units in 2016. That's a massive 122.2% growth compared to 2015, where they only held an 8.2% market share with 35.3 million units shipped. Huawei remained solidly in second place, with figures that very closely matched with OPPO's amounting to 76.6 millions units shipped to amass a 16.4% market share. Third place was claimed by Vivo, which is yet another surprise. The company's shipment volume of 69.2 million units, enables it to claim a 14.8% share of the market. These 3 brands, OPPO, Huawei, and Vivo, combined to make up almost half the total shipments within the country.

Rounding off the Top 5 is Apple and Xiaomi, with 9.6% and 8.9% of market share, respectively. 2016 is the first time Apple had fallen off the Top 3 list, which is quite the surprise, as its year-over-year growth compared to 2015, had actually dropped by 23.2%. The overall shipment volume for all brands, increased by 8.7% over 2015, with a total of 467.3 million units shipped.


OPPO partners with KL Photography Festival showcasing photographs taken with the OPPO F1s

Today, OPPO have partnered with Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival (KLPF) showcasing a special exhibition titled "The Nature of Beauty World", which is composed of photographs captured by professionals, as well as young photographers from different universities using the OPPO F1s.

The KLPF 2016 is starting today until 10 October 2016 at Level 15, KWC Kenanga Wholesale City, No.2, Jalan Gelugor, Kuala Lumpur, with a total of 40 photographs taken with the F1s by renowned photographers Kim Teoh, Jessica Chan, Wong Kim Kiat, Camel King (Kong Yuk Loong) and Ashraf Saharudin; Malaysia personalities, Nora Danish and Ayda Jebat; and university students were featured. All photographs were taken with Expert mode, HDR mode, and Ultra HD mode.

An exclusive workshop was also held and led by professional photographers, Jessica Chan (right) and Kevin Ng (left), providing tips, techniques and insights on taking professional level photography using smartphones like the F1s

"OPPO always strive to encourage creativity among youth. We have worked closely with renowned professional photographers such as Jessica Chan and Kevin Ng, to aspire and inspire the young photography enthusiasts to always look from different perspectives, and to share with them that a great work doesn;t always require professional camera equipment with an exorbitant price. This is also a great opportunity for us to reshape consumers' perspective on our F1s, that is not only a Selfie Expert with a 10MP front camera, it is also a great rear camera shoot with matured Pure Image 4.0 techniques." said Chen Lu, Brand Director of OPPO Malaysia.

Joseph Chong (left) receiving his award prize from Chen Lu (right), Brand Director of OPPO Malaysia

Meanwhile, OPPO also awarded winners of a contest that the company held in Malacca for an exclusive camera phone workshop for four universities (UCSI University, INTI International University, Dasein Academy of Art and The One Academy) and a 1-day outdoor shooting using the F1s back in September. Among the winners, Joseph Chong Jin Darb from UCSI University was presented and was awarded a F1s and cash.

The top three winning photographs which were hand picked by Jessica Chan

Jessica showing how detailed the photograph is

A model run way show also took place after the session

The F1s is now available at all OPPO sales point nationwide at RM1198, coming in Rose Gold and Gold, it features a 16MP front camera and also features a fingerprint sensor, a large 3075 mAh battery, 32GB ROM and a triple-slot card tray with dual SIM capability and expandable memory.


OPPO patented a foldable smartwatch with more than 200% larger display when unfolded

OPPO filed a patent called “Wearable Electronics” on September 2018, which hints at the possibility that we could see a smartwatch manufactured by OPPO with the ability to fold its display. Once unfolded, the display would be more than two times larger than the original screen size when done properly.

It is interesting to note that the smartwatch’s display unfolds towards the right side, which makes the operating experience different between left-handed and right-handed users. As of now, there is no Malaysia release date as well as pricing for the foldable smartwatch. Not only that, but the tech specs and features remain mostly a mystery as of now.

What do you think about the foldable smartwatch and how most manufacturers are moving into the realm of foldable devices? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Acer Enduro Urban N3 Malaysia release: Military standard body & 11th Gen Intel Core, starting price from RM2799

Besides the other Acer laptops and 2-in-1 monitors, Acer Malaysia also introduced a new Enduro Urban N3. If you're not familiar, it's relatively a new product line that was introduced at the end of 2020. It's rugged, durable and quite impressive on the tech specs. Let's get into it.

Featuring an 11th gen Intel Core processor with Intel Iris X Graphics, this laptop is designed for workers who are in the field or manufacturing line. With this, the body durability has been tested to meet military standard certification of MIL-STD 810H. For the memory configuration, it has up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD.

Weighing at 1.85kg, the Enduro Urban N3 has slim bezels on the 14-inch IPS display. The display also supports FHD resolution and 450nits to keep the visual viewable and clear outdoors. On top of that, it's also IP53 certified so don't worry about water splashes on the laptop, IO ports, speakers and buttons.

Pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019, the Enduro Urban N3 comes in three variants at every Acer official online stores and all Acer authorized resellers nationwide which you can refer to below with the prices:

In conjunction with Father’s Day, any purchase of Enduro Urban N3 from 19-21 June 2021 will the customer to redeem gifts worth up to RM497 at select Acer official and certified stores in Shopee and Lazada. In addition, customers who purchase Enduro Urban N3 before 30 June 2021 will also be entitled to participate in the #CreateYourDreamSpace Contest. In the #CreateYourDreamSpace contest, customers are entitled to redeem RM100 credit from either Touch ‘n Go or Boost and stand a chance to win their dream space makeover by Woody Lab worth up to RM63,000. Makeover items include Acer monitor or projector and Woody Lab Smart Desk, monitor stand and other items.

Details of the promotion period and participating stores can be referred to in the table above. For more information, you can contact Acer Malaysia Facebook page or call Acer's Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9 AM - 6 PM, Mondays to Fridays), or email [email protected] Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO ready to launch 55-inch and 65-inch Smart TVs soon

You've probably noticed that a lot of smartphone companies make more than smartphones these days. A lot of Chinese manufacturers have been branching out and OPPO has followed suit in recent months. The company received 3C certifications for new Smart TVs recently too, which means that they may be launched soon.

According to Gizchina, OPPO will start by launching 55-inch and 65-inch 4K Smart TVs. Interestingly enough, the 3C records show that there are 10 variants for each model. However, it's unknown what the differences between the variants would be. The only thing that was revealed was that the 55-inch model uses 130W, while the 65-inch model uses 190W.

Allegedly, OPPO's Vice President did write a letter to some OPPO partners in China lately, shedding some light on its plans for Smart TVs. In the letter, he said that OPPO aims to inspire users to think of Smart TVs as more than a substitute for traditional TVs. To do that, OPPO will probably incorporate technologies like 5G connectivity and advance audio features. After all, OPPO has experience with high-end headphones.

With that said, would you be interested in OPPO's Smart TVs if they launch in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


OPPO recently held the OPPO R17 Pro Seize The Night Bus Tour with Syafiq Kyle and Pei Yong

Recently OPPO held a bus tour around Kuala Lumpur for the recently launched OPPO R17 Pro is currently priced at RM2699 in Malaysia. Aptly named the Seize The Night bus tour, 25 O-fans and the media were joined by Syafiq Kyle and Phei Yong as they journey around the city to experience the KL nightlife.

During the bus tour, Syafiq Kyle stated that the Super Night mode function works wonders as it only requires a single tap of a button to take stunning photos without needing to edit it. He followed up by saying that the 3700mAh Battery along with charging capabilities of up to 50W, the device is able to reach up to 40% in just 10 minutes.

Pei Yong on the other hand, was happy with the phone thanks fo the OPPO R17 Pro's f/1.5 ~ f/2.4 dual aperture lens which intelligently switch between the aperture depending on the lighting condition of the shot.

In terms of the tech specs of the OPPO R17 Pro, the device is running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 12MP f/1.5~f/2.4 + 20MP rear camera setup, 25MP front facing selfie camera, 6.4-inch display with screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and it is powered by a 3700mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO recruiting Find X2 and X2 Pro users for Android 11 Beta

OPPO has recently unveiled that they will be recruiting OPPO Find X2 and Find X2 Pro users for the Android 11 Beta programme, with registration starting from 7 September 2020. But that’s not all, OPPO will also be recruiting Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro for the aforementioned programme as well.

But that’s not all, it seems that OPPO could also announce their new ColorOS 8, which is most likely going to be unveiled sometime in the near future. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that OPPO has yet to additional information on the announcement.

With all that said, would you be interested in joining the Android 11 Beta programme? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO released a special Reno 6 Purple Star Fantasy Limited Gift Box, starting from ~RM1799

At the end of May, OPPO has finally unveiled the latest Reno6 series which includes the Reno6, Reno6 Pro and the Reno6 Pro. At the moment, we don't know when the phones would come here but what we do have is the first look at the Purple Star model with three awesome bundled gifts.

From the source, the Reno6 Purple Star comes in two memory variants - 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB at the price of 2799 Yuan (~RM1799) and 3199 Yuan (~RM2057) respectively. The pictures below are the Purple Star Fantasy Limited Gift Box with a total of three sets that includes a traditional Chinese dress, Lolita dress and makeup set from 2818.9 Yuan (~RM1812). Of course, these are exclusively for the Chinese market but it would be cool if Malaysia has this too.

To recap the tech specs, the Reno6 is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset and the aforementioned memory sets above. Besides that, the phone uses a 6.4-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, using a 2.5D material with an iPhone SE inspired touch-up. To add on, it also has a 4300mAh battery with 65W Super FlashCharge technology and ColorOS 11.3 based on Android 11 out of the box.

Moving on, the front camera is a 32MP sensor as a punch-hole cutout at the top left display. At the back, the triple rear camera consists of a 64MP (main) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro) with AI-enhanced camera software, video stabilizer, and more. It has three other colour sets too - Night Sea, Summer Sea and Star River (blue)

There is no word yet if OPPO Malaysia plans to import this phone but we are quite confident that they would. But what do you think of the gift box sets and the phone? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO releases new teaser hinting the coming of OPPO R9S

Last June, we reported that OPPO could be planning a new OPPO R9S device due to the success of the R9 in China. There wasn't any information except that August could be the month when it comes, which seems to be true now that OPPO has released a new teaser about it.

The new teaser, which says "TheNextOne" heavily hints the R9S is coming since the R9 stamp is placed on the top left. Other than that, the middle shows a camera lens, this tells us that the camera will be once again the highlight of the smartphone, just like the R9 with an already powerful 16MP front camera + 13MP rear camera. That being said, we can assume that the device is already in production, it could feature a Snapdragon 625 processor, a VOOC fast charging technology and a 2500 mAh battery juice inside the hood.

OPPO should be releasing new teasers about it every now and then until the end of the month. Also, in case you haven't heard, pre-order for the OPPO F1s has already started from 10 August 2016 until 19 August 2016 and will be available nationwide from 20 August 2016 onwards. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


OPPO releases stable Android 13 via ColorOS 13 update for the Reno8, K10 5G and A77 5G

Following the success of its ColorOS 13 beta programme, OPPO has now released the stable version of the Android 13-based OS to some of its smartphones. Most recently, the list of devices receiving the update includes the OPPO Reno8, K10 5G and the A77 5G.

The stable ColorOS 13 version was released to the aforementioned devices on 18 November 2022, though do note that it’s only available in specific regions. The update for the Reno8 5G and K10 5G is only available for users in India, while the ColorOS 13 update for the A77 5G is only available in the UAE.

The rollout is based on the timeline provided by OPPO earlier this month, which you can view here. For now, the stable version of ColorOS 13 in Malaysia is only available on the Find X5, Find X5 Pro and Find X3 Pro.

It is uncertain when other OPPO devices will be getting the stable version of ColorOS 13. We expect them to roll out to more smartphones by the end of the year.

So, what do you guys think of the stable version of ColorOS 13 that is based on Android 13? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


OPPO reported to be the number 1 smartphone in China for the first time in January 2021

A recent report by centerpointresearch.com seems to state that OPPO is currently the top-selling smartphone brand in the Chinese market for the first time in January 2021. Based on the graph shown in the report, OPPO managed to capture 21% of the market followed by vivo with 20% while Huawei, Apple, and Xiaomi at 16%.

The rise of OPPO was likely due to the decline of Huawei’s market share, as well as the fact that OPPO offers more affordable 5G smartphones such as the Reno5 5G compared to other competitors in China. It is best to note that market trends in Malaysia are vastly different, so do take the report with a grain of salt when making your next smartphone purchase.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on OPPO being the top smartphone manufacturer in the Chinese market in January 2021? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO reportedly putting a pop-up camera on its foldable prototype smartphone

You already have seen the Samsung Galaxy Fold, Huawei Mate X, and some concept foldable phones such as the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4, Apple iPhone Z, Motorola RAZR, and even a foldable PC by Lenovo. We now welcome the latest rumour about OPPO's own foldable prototype smartphone.

Apparently, OPPO has already been working on this since last year after they filled a patent in the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) back in October 2018. The cover image that you're seeing is one of the folder prototype phones showcased by OPPO during MWC 2019 but concept design sketches tell a different story. Between the then and now, the difference between the two is that the latter has a pop-up camera, which allows you to snap photos when folded. While the first prototype also allows this, having a pop-up camera will certainly give more room for a bigger screen panel. It also appears that OPPO will still follow Huawei's footsteps folding design method.

Besides that, there is nothing we know of the tech specs and features, except that it will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack according to one of the sketches. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more wacky tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO reveals 5x Dual Camera Zoom technology in MWC 2017

Today, OPPO has finally unveiled their mysterious "5x zoom in" technology here in Barcelona at MWC 2017. Initially, many thought (including us) the company will unveil a new device, but it turns out that it was just a new proposal on a new zoom in technology that OPPO aims to integrate in their future flagship.

The periscope -style structure presented by Dr. King (fyi, we're really not making this name up)

Under the theme "Never Miss a Detail", OPPO is planning a 5x dual rear camera which features a unique periscope-style structure to divert light through a prism, then into a telephoto lens inside the smartphone, which is set in a 90 degrees angle to a rear facing wife and lens.

According to Huawei, both the prism and telephoto lens inside the periscope-style module and intelligently sense vibration and make corresponding compensation in real time. With this, this all-new optical image stabilisation (OIS) improves the image's stabilisation by 40%, it also adjusts the angle in an increment of 0.0025% for ensuring clear and stable position even in zoom in mode.

In addition, OPPO also plans for the phone to be sleek and thin as possible, even with the new mechanic, the device can still achieve a lossless 5x zoom (which means less noise) in the picture quality (as they claim).

A demo comparison between the 5X Dual Camera Zoom (left) and iPhone 7 Plus (right) at 10x zoom in

That's all from OPPO's announcement today at MWC 2017. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO reveals inner workings of their Find N2 Flip foldable smartphone

OPPO recently revealed how their Find N2 Flip worked, particularly their hinge and display. The Flexion Hinge in particular uses a 1/4 spindle assembly allowing it to hold an angle between 45 degrees and 110 degrees. By focusing on the mortise and tenon structure, this hinge can be simplified and strengthened at the same time.

If you’ve noticed, the Find N2 Flip doesn’t have much of a crease as this has been reduced thanks to a Reticular Matrix Plate built into the display. Working with the aforementioned hinge, the display does not fold flat and instead forms a rounded water drop form at the fold point, so that when the screen is unfolded, the crease has not been pressed or folded.

Featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+chipset, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, the OPPO Find N2 Flip recently got new widgets for the cover display. Priced at RM3999, it’s a compact yet capable foldable clamshell device that is ideal for people on the go. Did you manage to snag one before it got sold out? Share your experience with the Find N2 Flip in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com

The waterdrop shape of the screen at the fold point reduces the crease

The hinge on the left has been simplified and strengthened to the hinge on the right


Acer Iconia A1-830 Hands-on

The Acer Iconia A1-830 tablet was recently launched in Malaysia by Acer Malaysia. Bearing the same metal unibody and looks as the Apple iPad mini, the main differences between the two are that the Iconia A1-830 packs in a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2560 processor and uses Android. To top it all off, Acer Malaysia are pricing the tablet at RM599 so if you've liked the way Apple made the iPad mini design but wanted an Android system with a more stable Intel processor, then this is certainly one tablet you should consider. We managed to get a hands-on with the Acer Iconia A1-830 and it certainly looks good.

Apart from the Intel processor, other tech specs include 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, up to 32GB microSD support, a 7.9-inch displaty with 768 x 1024 pixel resolution, 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera. This means that apart from the 2MP camera (and probably the battery and a few other features), the Iconia A1-830 tech specs are more or less the same as the iPad mini. One other difference is the weight as at 380g the Iconia A1-830 is a bit heftier than the iPad mini but for a more detailed tech spec comparison do check out our Acer Iconia A1-830 vs Apple iPad mini comparison tool.

We didn't get a chance to benchmark it yet, but from what we can see of the interface and apps, Acer have bundled a good amount of extra apps (bloatware) into the system. The Acer Iconia A1-830 has actually been unofficially available in Malaysia for quite some time now and while it is currently running Android 4.2 it could soon get an update to Android 4.4.


OPPO reveals that Find X5 series would feature both Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Dimensity 9000

Most brands try to avoid using different chipsets for smartphones. However, some brands like Samsung do this for different regions. This could be due to demand or limits in a company's stock of chips. Interestingly, OPPO is doing this for its upcoming Find X5 series.

Yesterday, OPPO confirmed that it has plans to launch the OPPO Find X5 Pro with the Dimensity 9000. It's also expected to be the first device to feature MediaTek's new flagship chipset. In addition, the company also announced that the standard and Pro models would have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

It looks like OPPO plans to launch the Find X5 and Find X5 Pro using either one of the chipsets, depending on the region. The two phones should launch in China with the Dimensity 9000, while other regions would get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. For Malaysia, we'll probably be getting the latter. This is because Qualcomm chipsets have a stronger reputation and higher demand in Malaysia, as can be seen with the Samsung Galaxy S series in recent years.

Do you prefer buying an OPPO Find X5 series phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Dimensity 9000? Share your opinions in the comment, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


OPPO reveals three MagVOOC concept products that support magnetic wireless charging

Recently, it's reported that OPPO is working on its own Apple MagSafe-inspired charger after a trademark for "MagVOOC" got discovered. Today, the company has showcased the MagVOOC concept products at the China International Smart Industry Expo 2021, giving us a look at a magnetic trio.

The three MagVOOC products, including MagVOOC magnetic wireless power bank, MagVOOC ultra-thin portable magnetic charger, and MagVOOC vertical magnetic wireless charging base, were presented at the showcase. MagVOOC ultra-thin portable magnetic charger is one that looks very similar to the current Apple MagSafe charger. It's said that it adopts the split design of the transmitter coil and the mainboard, which not only makes the transmitter base lighter and thinner but also prevents the heat generated from getting transferred to a smartphone.

Furthermore, OPPO claims that the power bank is equivalent to an "external battery" to a mobile phone. The magnet will help get rid of the alignment problem faced by many wireless power banks in the market. Besides that, the MagVOOC magnetic wireless power bank is also compatible with Qi, with support for 20W wireless charging and 10W wired charging. It's mentioned that it can fully charge a 4,500mAh battery in around 2 hours. At the moment, it seems like OPPO has no plan for mass production yet, but its 125W wired charger should arrive next year.

What do you think about OPPO's take on MagSafe-style charger? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech news.


OPPO rolls out new Spotify Widget for the Find N2 Flip

OPPO just recently announced a new software update for the OPPO Find N2 Flip. To further enhance the functionality of its cover display, Find N2 Flip users can now make use of the new Spotify Widget on the exterior display.

The new Spotify Widget was a collaboration between OPPO and Spotify. Besides checking out and playing your favourite songs on the foldable phone, it also has a custom-built Speech-to-Text quick reply feature that will also drop, accessible through the cover screen when users receive a message. All apps that enable quick replies will support Speech-to-Text, including WhatsApp, Messenger, Messages by Google, Telegram and LINE.

This is the first significant update for the Find N2 Flip since its international launch in February 2023. It's in line with OPPO’s four-year commitment to major device improvements, which rolls out worldwide in mid-April. Speech-to-Text will automatically update, while users can manually add the Spotify widget through the screen widgets settings under “Pocket Player”.

To recap the tech specs, the Find N2 Flip features MediaTek Dimesnity 9000+ chipset, 8GB + 256GB memory configuration, a 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED 120Hz display, and a rather large 3.62-inch 60Hz OLED panel on the outside. There's also 50MP + 8MP dual rear camera, alongside a 32MP front camera with a MariSilicon X image processor. Lastly, it has a 4300mAh battery with 44W fast charging technology.

The Find N2 Flip is currently on sale for RM3999 in the Malaysian market. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO's ColorOS 11 rollout plans for April are out!

OPPO has been rolling out the Android 11 updates for its devices for quite some time and it is one of the smartphone manufacturers that accelerated the rollout since last year. It first started off with their flagship the OPPO Find X2 series and now the company will continue the updates this month with the plan released on its official Twitter account.

According to the plans on OPPO’s official Twitter account, the ColorOS 11 updates will be available in both beta and stable versions this time depending on the devices you’re using across different markets. These are the types of phones scheduled for the updates.

April 2021 Rollout Plan of #OPPOColorOS11 based on #Android11 is out now! Be sure to save the info so you can have the latest version.


OPPO's ColorOS 12 Global Version update is now rolling out

Finally, OPPO's long-awaited ColorOS 12 software update is rolling out now as we speak. As previously reported, the new OS will arrive on the OPPO Find X3 Pro in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, and more OPPO phones will be covered in the coming months.

While we have yet to play ColorOS 12 around, OPPO said that 'inclusivity' is the central theme of the software. It was designed to be lightweight, clean and customisable to the OPPO user. There are now softer icons, animations and information frameworks for different languages and cultures.

On top of that, OPPO also said that the team have addressed the issues of lags and stutters after prolonged usage. In the anti-fragmentation and intelligent resource allocation, it is said to be improved with a low 2.75% system ageing rate in three years, an average of 30% lower memory occupation and 20% lower battery consumption. Moreover, more than 300 improved animations are now more lifelike thanks to the Quantum Animation Engine.

Other notable ColorOS 12 features include a new PC Connect, 3-Finger Translate powered by Google Lens, FlexDrop and Phone Manager. Security and privacy features are improved as well from Android 12 out of the box, including Privacy Dashboards, Approximate Location Sharing and Microphone and Camera Indicators. Users can control their privacy more with Private System, Private Safe, App Lock and others.

OPPO devices that were released from 2019 onwards will be receiving the three major Android updates. This includes the Find X Series devices, and two Android updates for the Reno and some of the A-Series and a single Android update for the low memory A-Series models. Four years of regular security patch updates are guaranteed by OPPO as well.

Do you own an OPPO smartphone from 2019? If so, you ought to upgrade it! Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO's Reno5 Lite 5G spotted on TENAA. Launch happening very soon?

Based on a statement by gizmochina, it seems that the OPPO Reno5 Lite 5G may have been spotted on TENAA, hinting that it could be unveiled very near the future. While not is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea on what to expect when it is officially available in the local market.

In terms of the tech specs, it seems that the smartphone in question is expected to come equipped with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, 4220mAh battery, and it will come with a 30W fast charger out of the box. Not only that but based on what we can see in the leaked image, it seems that it will most likely come equipped with a triple rear camera setup as well as a single front-facing selfie camera embedded in the hole-punch notch.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that OPPO has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. In addition to that, there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

Would you be interested in getting the OPPO Reno5 Lite 5G as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO's executive claims that fully charging a phone in one second will happen

Fully charge your phone within one second sounds impossible, but it's achievable. During an interview with Tech Radar, Edward Tian, the head of the Charging Technology Lab at OPPO, mentions that it is coming our way in the future.

Currently, smartphones like the realme GT Neo 3 could go up to 50% in just five minutes. You might think that was crazy a few years ago, but we got it anyway. Now, it's the same case with getting your device juiced up in one second. Although it should take some time, it's not undoable.

Tian says that "increasing the charging speed is not the most challenging part [of this one-second goal]. To bring a good fast charging experience to users, we have to take more aspects into consideration, such as safety, charging temperature, the energy density of the battery cell, the size of the charger, battery lifespan, etc." In the end, he also reminded us to not keep the battery at 100% or 0% for a long time, as it would only damage the battery.

What do you think about the news? Leave a comment to let us know, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


OPPO's first TV to have a pop-up camera as revealed in the teaser video

Earlier, OPPO was rumoured to launch their very first TV around October this year and it will come in two sizes. As we're stepping into the said month, the brand has finally shared the first teaser of the TV today. The teaser video was shot in 8K RAW but it was mastered to 4K 120 fps as the TV will only feature 4K panel instead of an 8K one.

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the TV that sports QLED will have the options of 55-inch and 65-inch. It is also mentioned that the device will support a 120Hz refresh rate (MEMC) and have its speakers tuned by a Danish brand. Surprisingly, the TV comes with a pop-up camera on the top just like how HUAWEI and HONOR have done before. Besides that, the bezels on the TV are also relatively thin with a slightly larger chin at the bottom, and it comes with a chrome finish stand too.

China's 3C certification has revealed that both the sizes of TV will have ten model numbers each. There are also different model numbers certified by Bluetooth SIG for the remote controls which are RC-001D and BRC-004A. The manufacturer of the TV has also been found on 3C certification and it's TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Co. Ltd. It is a company known for brands like AOC, Envision, and TV business of Philips.

Let us know what you think about OPPO's first TV on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech news.


OPPO's first commercial wireless fast charger is official for ~RM152

While the OPPO Ace2 was revealed last night, so did the OPPO 40W AirVOOC wireless charger. According to OPPO, this product is the world's first commercial high-speed wireless charger and it's able to charge a 4000mAh battery in under an hour (56 minutes). At the moment, it's only available in China for 249 Yuan (~RM152).

As previously reported, the OPPO 40W AirVOOC wireless charger can achieve up to 40W on the OPPO Ace2. If you try to use another smartphone with Qi-wireless charging capability, you can but it will only get 10W of wireless charging power (well that's a bummer). On the design, it's said to use a fan side to dissipate the heat inside going out through the vents beneath the product.

OPPO assures that when charging on the deck, the phone's temperature will always be below 39-degrees so that's good. Even if you charge it up at night, the wireless charger will enter silent mode and the fan won't be noisy with less than 22 decibels.

We have no idea if OPPO Malaysia is interested in bringing this 40W wireless charger to the local market or not, but I think many OPPO fans would want it and it best goes with the OPPO Ace2. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO's first foldable phone has been certified, might use an in-house image sensor

We've been hearing a lot about OPPO's first foldable smartphone as the company is expected to drop one this month. From what we know now, the device could call OPPO Find N. Today, its certification with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has been found, which hints at the launch in no time.

A well-known tipster has discovered the certification of a new phone with model number 'PEUM00' and stated that the device is none other than the OPPO's first foldable phone. According to the previous rumours, the device would still come with either Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or 888+ rather than the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. However, since it's not here yet, anything is still possible.

Furthermore, it is also said that the device will be using the company's first-ever self-developed image chip alongside a custom 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor. Therefore, we can expect something different in photography compared to OPPO's previous phones. It could also arrive with a 2K LTPO display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Are you excited about seeing OPPO's long overdue foldable smartphone? Drop a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


Acer Iconia Tab 10 announced with 10.1-inch full HD display at $250 (RM928)

Acer recently announced a new addition to their Iconia range of tablets with the Acer Iconia Tab 10. Featuring a 10.1-inch display with full HD or 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution covered by Gorilla glass and additional Dolby audio tech, the tablet comes in two flavours. The higher-end version has tech specs that include a 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8217 processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5700 mAh battery, 2MP camera and is priced at $250 (RM928). The lower-end version goes for $200 (RM742) but tech specs include a 1.3GHz processor, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution display, 1GB RAM and 16GB storage. Likely competitors include the IPRO Livepad 8.9 and others competitors which are priced even lower than the lower-end version. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but it should arrive eventually.


OPPO's first foldable smartphone could debut on 14 December during OPPO INNO DAY 2021

We know that OPPO's first foldable smartphone is coming very soon, and the launch is tipped to happen this month. With the announcement of OPPO INNO DAY 2021, the company might have accidentally revealed the launch date of the highly-anticipated device, and it appears to be on 14 December.

Last week, rumours had started going around about the foldable launching at the event. However, after a tipster, Evan Blass, dug out the initial slogan that was "Unfold the Future" from Google cache, we can now know what OPPO is up for during that time. The slogan has now changed to "Reimagining the future" to probably keep the surprise.

Until now, the information we got for the device is it will feature three displays and somewhat look like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. It is also suggested to feature an 8-inch QHD+ main display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while its secondary display could be a 6.5-inch one, with fullHD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate.

Are you excited about seeing OPPO's first foldable smartphone? Leave a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


OPPO's first folding phone is expected to feature clamshell design alongside a 7-inch display

After Xiaomi, another Chinese smartphone manufacturer is also expected to launch its foldable smartphone this year. According to the latest source, OPPO is going to be launching a 7-inch clamshell folding phone in 2021. Let's read on to find out the other features that OPPO's folding device might be going to have!

Besides having a 7-inch display and clamshell design, the device is also said to use an LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) panel. It is worth mentioning that the LTPO panel is still an OLED panel but it is more power-efficient. The source also mentions that the device is likely to be taller and wider than the Galaxy Z Flip and the Moto Razr devices to make room for around 3,500-4,000 mAh battery.

Furthermore, OPPO's first folding device is also suggested to bring a 2-inch secondary screen on the outer panel for notifications and possibly some other camera features. At the moment, the launch date of the device is still unknown, but it could be near as we're almost halfway through the year.

Let us know what you think about OPPO's folding smartphone on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


OPPO's first smartwatch with Wear OS is launched globally, starts from ~RM1,147

OPPO's first smartwatch was revealed back in March but it was only available in China. Now, the chance for us to get the product is getting bigger with a global launch event for the smartwatch being held today. Other than being OPPO's first smartwatch, the global variant is also the company's first Wear OS device. Let's come take a look at what the global version OPPO Watch has to offer!

The OPPO Watch is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset and an Ambiq Micro Apollo3 co-processor that will help with extended lifespan and longevity. It also comes with only one storage configuration which is going to be 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. As it runs based on Google's Wear OS, the smartwatch will support various Google services including Google Fit, Google Pay, Google Assistant, and more.

The smartwatch will come in two variants which are a 41mm model and a 46mm one. Starting from the 41mm model, it has a 1.6-inch squared AMOLED display with a 320×360 pixel resolution at 301ppi. Other than that, it also houses a 300mAh battery that could last about 24 hours or up to 14 days with power-saving mode turned on.

As for the 46mm model, it will have a 1.9-inch 402×476 pixel AMOLED display at 326ppi and has a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits. Compared to the 41mm model, it has a larger 430mAh battery that could last about 30 hours when in "Smart Mode" or even up to 21 days thanks to the power-saving mode as well. It will also come with extra LTE connectivity which the 41mm model doesn't include. Both models will support OPPO's SuperVOOC flash charge technology by going from 0% to full within 75 minutes using the magnetic pin charge brick.

The OPPO Watch will come with aluminum alloy frames with the 46mm having a ceramic backplate. Removable straps are also avalaible with leather, silicone, and rubber options if you get bored of the original one. For the price, the 41mm OPPO Watch starts at 229 Euro (~RM1,147) and will be available in Black, Pink, Gold, or Silver. Meanwhile, the 46mm model is selling at 369 Euro (~RM1,848) with only two colour options which are Black and Gold. It is unsure when will it come to Malaysia, but a "global launch" means it might come soon!

Let us know what you think about the OPPO Watch on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting tech gadget updates.


OPPO's first tablet could belong to the premium segment

We've heard about OPPO planning to launch its first tablet way back at the beginning of the year. Until now, new information finally arrived by saying that the company's upcoming tablet will belong to the premium segment, which gives it a chance to rival against the likes of Apple and Samsung.

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, who has been fairly accurate about this kind of news, the first OPPO tablet could be priced in the medium or high range. Besides that, the tipster also mentioned that the tablet could sport a look similar to HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6, with thin bezels on all sides resulting in a high screen to body ratio. There could be a punch-hole cutout on the screen housing the front-facing camera as well.

Software-wise, the tablet is expected to run ColorOS specially made for large screen devices. The tablet will also offer seamless connectivity with OPPO's other products, such as smartphones, smartwatches, headphones, and more. For now, we could only be patient and wait for OPPO to make an announcement.

What do you think about the news? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest smartphone news.


OPPO's foldable phone could be arriving sooner than later in September 2021

With the advent of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, more people have access and better affordability to get them. Foldable phones aren't exactly mainstream yet but OPPO may be the next player to release its own foldable phone. According to a leak by Digital Chat Station, it may be arriving sooner than later.

Previously, the rumoured news that we wrote about the OPPO foldable phone could come during the second quarter of 2021 but that didn't happen. In fact, there is barely any news about it so we can only assume that the company is still working on it. The last news post that we did was back in April, speculating that it could feature a 7 or 8-inch internal display.

Speaking of features, Digital Chat Station also said that OPPO has integrated a new LTPO internal folding screen. LTPO stands for low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) and to refresh your memory, it's a type of technology that is more power-efficient that can turn off individual pixels on and off if it's not used. ColorOS 12 is also expected to be a part of the phone's software.

In addition, Digital Chat Station claimed that the OPPO foldable phone "will" appear next month. Since the date posted was 30 August, we may see it happening in September but we doubt so. Until then, do take this news with a grain of salt and stay tuned for the official news by OPPO. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO's latest update will allow users to expand up to 7GB of virtual RAM!

Yesterday we reported that smartphone companies like vivo and Xiaomi started to roll out updates which will increase the RAM size through virtual RAM. Today, OPPO is rolling out a similar new update to selected phone models too which is called RAM+.

According to the source, the new update RAM+ will allow users to increase or expand the virtual RAM by converting some of the phone’s storage (ROM) into virtual RAM. So with this new update, users will not get a virtual RAM expansion automatically instead they will get to choose if they need it and get as much as 7GB of virtual RAM expansion.

As of now, the new update has been rolled out since June 2021, so do check out for the latest update on your smartphone. Once you’ve updated it, just head to About Phone under your Settings menu and you will see the RAM+ option. All you need to do is to select the amount of RAM you want and restart your phone.So what do you think of the latest OPPO update on the virtual RAM expansion? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates!


OPPO's new 5G smartphone has been certified and it's suggested to be the OPPO Ace3

Today, an OPPO 5G smartphone with two codenames PEAM00 / PEAT00 has been certified and received a manufacturing permit from the 3C certification office. Although the company hasn't announced anything yet, the mysterious device is suggested to be the OPPO Ace3. True or not, we will get to know as early as this month according to the source.

The OPPO device is 7.85 mm thick and weighs 169 grams, making it a thin and light one. It is expected to sport a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution. From the photos uploaded to TEENA, the device will have a punch-hole cutout on the upper left corner and an under-display fingerprint sensor as well.

Other than having 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, it is currently unknown which processor will the device feature. However, it is confirmed to run a firmware based on Android 10. For photography, there will be a triple-camera setup that brings a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP wide-angle lens, and an unknown 2MP sensor. For selfie, a 32MP sensor will do the job. Surprisingly, the device is spotted to have two batteries with each having a capacity of 2100mAh. They are also said to support 65W fast-charging.

Let us know what you think about this mysterious OPPO device on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone updates.


OPPO's new logo is kinda... normal

A change has been made to OPPO’s logo and it's a pretty big change. White font and consistently shaped lettering is the approach the company took at their new logo. The company showed off their new logo during their announcement of their brand new Reno line.

So far, we can only find the logo on the Chinese website. The new logo has not been seen yet on all other regional websites (including Malaysia) and their social media accounts so its unclear whether this logo will only be for China or the rest of the world would follow suit.

Check out the font differences between the two logos. Old logo on top and new at the bottom.

Personally, I’m not a fan of ther new logo. Its boring, bland, and lost their creative edge with the interesting lettering. They don’t stand out like they used to, in my opinion. Anyways, let us know what you think of the logo. Want more smartphone news? Check out TechNave.com!


OPPO's new sub-brand phone, Realme 1 full tech-specs leak from Twitter featuring Helio P60 chipset, 6GB RAM and more

As reported earlier this month, OPPO has already launched a new sub-brand called Realme and the new smartphone is just simply called Realme 1. At first, we thought it was just an OPPO A3 in disguise but that's not really the case, thanks to this latest leak from Twitter revealing the tech-specs.

For starters, the processor is confirmed to be a Helio P60 chipset by MediaTek. This mid-range tier hardware is quite respectable as it's able to run decently well on graphics intense games. Memory capacity is also a different one compared to the previous rumours, as it stands at 6GB of RAM instead of 4GB, same goes to the display at 6-inch only at 1080p Full HD+ resolution. Internal storage goes up to 128GB with an expandable memory available.

#Oppo #Realme1 6.0"18:9 FHD+2160 x 1080IPS LCD403 ppiMT67716GB RAM128GB ROMMicroSDHybrid SIM slotAndroid 8.1 (ColorOS 5.0)13MP rear (PDAF, depth effect)8MP front (Portrait mode)Micro USBBluetooth 4.2FM Radio3410 mAhFace unlockNo fingerprint sensor

Then for the camera, the primary sensor is 13MP, assisted by a PDAF and 'depth effect' technology whereas the front holds an 8MP sensor with face unlock and portrait mode. To add on to that, since it has a face unlock already it's quite possible there won't be a fingerprint sensor since it wasn't mentioned at all. The battery juice inside is 3410mAh.

So what do you think of Realme 1? Should OPPO Malaysia give a shot here in Malaysia? Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO's next-gen under-screen camera technology explained

Since phone brands are still working on under-screen camera technology, it hasn't really made a breakthrough yet in the smartphone industry. Today, OPPO has finally unveiled its next-gen under-screen camera technology. Here's what we know about it so far.

Just a brief history, OPPO has been working on the technology for years and the first debut happened in 2019. One of the reasons why the under-screen camera hasn't seen the light of the tunnel is because of many technical and manufacturing-related issues. For example, inconsistent display quality, poor image quality (like the ZTE Axon 20), technology reliability and lifespan.

According to OPPO, the research team seems to have solved the issues mentioned above with an upgraded under-screen camera solution. First, they have improved the pixel geometry by shrinking the size of each pixel without decreasing the number of pixels to ensure a 400-PPI high-quality display even in the camera area. Moreover, they also replaced the traditional screen wiring with a transparent wiring material which reduced the wiring width by 50%. This allows for a much better screen quality with a smooth visual experience.

To improve the control of the screen accuracy, colour and brightness, OPPO introduced a solution using proprietary screen technology. With each pixel circuit driving only 1 pixel (1-to-1, the current industry standard is 1-to-2), it allows the entire screen's chromaticity and brightness to be controlled with a deviation of about 2%. On paper, reading e-books, browsing the news or navigating maps will have an accurate display of smaller fonts, better preservation, representation, details and colours.

Photo sample taken from an under-screen camera, source from theverge.com

OPPO also claimed that with the introduction of the 1-to-1 pixel circuit and optimized algorithm, the technology should be able to increase the screen's lifespan by up to 50%. As for the front camera, OPPO’s U.S. Research Institutes has developed a series of imaging AI algorithms – including diffraction reduction, HDR and AWB – to reduce some of the negative side effects such as blurry images and image glare. You can check out the photo sample above to be the judge.

We aren't sure when we will be seeing this technology in the smartphone market, but it will definitely be the next trend. What do you think of this under-screen technology? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Acer Iconia Tab A100 Review

If there's one thing we like better than gadgets, it's accidentally breaking gadgets. Why, just today we pulled the headphones out of an  Acer Iconia Tab A100 tablet, and broke the case. Needless to say, we spent several minutes giggling like a naughty schoolboy, then popped it back and ran off to the nearest Wi-Fi hotspot to tell you all about it.

In Acer's defence, the A100 we saw was a pre-production version, and had probably been manhandled more times than an ageing courtesan: it was a demo version of the forthcoming 7-inch Android tablet being shown off, and from the looks of them they're probably not very gentle.

Breakages aside, the A100 looks like a neat little tablet on paper. It's packed with features and connections, including HDMI, USB and mini-USB. It can output high-definition video to your TV and is powered by a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor.

This dual-core 7-incher takes on the similarly sized Samsung Galaxy Tab. If the 7-inch size is too small for you, the A100 has a very similar bigger brother, the 10-inch A500. The A100 packs a 1,024x600-pixel, 16:9 screen. It looked clear and bright to us, and the dual-core processing power kept things speedy during our brief play with it.

There's not one but two cameras to play with: a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus, and a front-facing 2-megapixel snapper for video calls.

The A100 will launch with Android 3.0 Honeycomb, the first version of Google's mobile operating system specifically designed for tablets. It takes advantage of the extra room on screen with redesigned, roomier versions of apps, and fancy 3D carousels for searching through photos, apps and other bits and pieces. Sadly, the sample we tried only packed Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which is designed for phones.Conclusion:

The Acer Iconia Tab A100 has plenty of features and a great specs list. We hope Acer has addressed some of the early construction problems by the time this tablet launches.