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Oppo is an electronics company based in China. Oppo was a latecomer to Android, releasing its first device in 2012. The company has quickly become one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in China and worldwide. Visit the Oppo forums.

Oppo A79 with Helio P23 and 18:9 Display is Launching on December 1st

Oppo A79 with Helio P23 and 18:9 Display is Launching on December 1st

November 27, 2017
Oppo will be launching the Oppo A79 in China on December 1st, a fairly midrange device judging by the specs. The Oppo A79 comes with a Helio P23, 4GB RAM, a 3000mAh battery, a fullview 18:9 6" 1080p display and Oppo VOOC, which is what OnePlus's Dash Charge is based off of.  This device is set...
Report: More Smartphone Vendors are Developing Foldable Phones

Report: More Smartphone Vendors are Developing Foldable Phones

November 14, 2017
For years, there were rumors that flexible phones -- i.e., smartphones with screens that fold in half -- were right around the corner. They proved to be well-founded: In October, ZTE unveiled the Axon M, an Android-based smartphone with two 5.2-inch Full HD screens, three separate display modes, and a hinge that unfurls the two screens...
OPPO R11s and R11s Plus Launched with 18:9 Display, Snapdragon 660 SoC and Improved Cameras

OPPO R11s and R11s Plus Launched with 18:9 Display, Snapdragon 660 SoC and Improved Cameras

November 3, 2017
Chinese smartphone OEM OPPO has launched two new smartphones in China with the release of the Oppo R11s and R11s Plus. These devices are refreshed versions of the OPPO R11 and R11 Plus, which were launched back in June of this year. The main highlights of the OPPO R11s and R11s Plus are their large, ...
Yes, the OnePlus 5 looks like an iPhone, but for Good Reasons

Yes, the OnePlus 5 looks like an iPhone, but for Good Reasons

June 20, 2017
From the moment the first leaks started to pour out about the new OnePlus 5, its design was one of the closest guarded secrets. While it was likely that the 5 would feature a dual camera setup, the question is what sort of setup it would feature. Vertically mounted in the existing OP3 body or horizontally...
How to Get the Google Assistant on Android 5 Lollipop (No Root)

How to Get the Google Assistant on Android 5 Lollipop (No Root)

June 5, 2017
https://youtu.be/AnDYjIcLD8k TK is at it again with another useful tip, this time it's getting the Google Assistant to work on Android Lollipop. The kicker - no root is required for this setup. Even though it still has a few improvements to sort out, it has definitely come a long way since its initial release. The only...
OPPO’s R9s Outsells Samsung Smartphones in Q1 2017

OPPO’s R9s Outsells Samsung Smartphones in Q1 2017

May 11, 2017
While Android is the king of the mobile operating systems, Apple iPhone 7 was still the best selling individual smartphone of the first quarter of 2017. This is according to research performed by Strategy Analytics. Apple occupies the two top positions in the ranking with iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.  But what's most surprising...
Report: Huawei, Vivo and Oppo Show Impressive Growth During Q1 2017

Report: Huawei, Vivo and Oppo Show Impressive Growth During Q1 2017

May 1, 2017
Depending on where you live, you likely have differing opinions on the success of companies such as Huawei, Vivo and Oppo. Huawei has been able to garner some attention from the enthusiast crowd thanks to the company manufacturing the Nexus 6P. They also have their Honor sub-brand helping it get more attention in Europe and USA....
Report: Huawei Overtakes Oppo in China, Has the Largest Market Share in the Country Again

Report: Huawei Overtakes Oppo in China, Has the Largest Market Share in the Country Again

April 26, 2017
The smartphone market over in China is fierce and incredibly fast paced. Companies such as Huawei, Oppo, Xiaomi, ZTE and Vivo have been battling it out to see who can sell more smartphones than the other. This has resulted in some companies like Oppo to turn to local celebrities to promote their products. While others...
Access Your OnePlus/OPPO Device’s “Hidden” Hardware Diagnostic Tests

Access Your OnePlus/OPPO Device’s “Hidden” Hardware Diagnostic Tests

April 22, 2017
Long before a phone arrives in your hands, it goes (or should go) through a wide range of hardware diagnostic tests designed to check for any potential faults before it is packaged and shipped out. As Mishaal mentioned in a previous article looking at accessing these tests on Huawei devices, if you are buying a used...
Be Warned: Despite Acknowledging the Issue, OnePlus is still Leaking your IMEI when you Check for Updates

Be Warned: Despite Acknowledging the Issue, OnePlus is still Leaking your IMEI when you Check for Updates

August 26, 2016
The OnePlus One was one of the first Android smartphones that proved that consumers didn't need to shell out $600+ for a flagship experience. In other words, even at a lower price point you should never settle for purchasing an inferior product. I can still remember the hype surrounding the specification reveal for the OnePlus One...
Opinion: Smaller Brands Might Offer Clones, but They also Maximize Niches

Opinion: Smaller Brands Might Offer Clones, but They also Maximize Niches

March 30, 2016
When you hear names such as Elephone, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Gionee, Infinix, TECNO, Meizu, Oppo etc. What is the first thing that comes to your mind? Do you see them as those Chinese phone brands that make low priced smartphones? Do you see them as "experts" at cloning (a dubious virtue, admittedly) smartphones from the more-popular...
Oppo Presents Two Mid-Range Models — R9 And R9 Plus

Oppo Presents Two Mid-Range Models — R9 And R9 Plus

March 17, 2016
A couple of years ago, the Oppo brand stood out through a decent custom ROM community. Things were transparent and Oppo was quite good at providing GPL-mandated sources. Unfortunately not everything is as great as it was and sources are often outdated. Hopefully that trend will be reverted with two new devices of the Chinese manufacturer have...