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Hands-on Review: OPPO ENCO Q1 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: OPPO ENCO Q1 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

OPPO's ENCO Q1 headphones offer stellar sound quality and noise reduction for NZD $199. Testers praise their design and comfort for both calls and music.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno 2Z
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno 2Z

The OPPO Reno 2Z amazes with durability and style. Priced under USD $700, it boasts a stunning camera, a 6.5” AMOLED screen, and dual-SIM capacity.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019
IDC: Global smartphone market returns to positive growth
Apple

IDC: Global smartphone market returns to positive growth

Global smartphone shipments increase in Q3 2019, ending seven quarters of decline, says IDC. Indian market leads growth. Chinese brands rise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
realme smartphones launch into Aussie market
Digital Signage

realme smartphones launch into Aussie market

The Oppo-supported up-and-comer has announced the release of four devices, three of which include quad-camera, all under $500.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno Z in gorgeous Aurora Purple
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno Z in gorgeous Aurora Purple

The OPPO Reno Z in Aurora Purple impresses with its standout design, high specs including 128GB storage and 8GB RAM, and affordable pricing under NZD $700.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019
Gartner - 5G will give global smartphone market bump in 2020
Apple

Gartner - 5G will give global smartphone market bump in 2020

This will mean some respite after the Australian market's massive 2019 decline and help NZ's see some stability.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
OPPO's 'waterfall screen' keeps curved smartphone display trend alive
Marketing Technologies

OPPO's 'waterfall screen' keeps curved smartphone display trend alive

OPPO's new 'waterfall screen' concept furthers the trend of curved smartphone displays, hinting at an almost borderless future for mobile design.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
Huawei sitting pretty in China's smartphone market
Semiconductors

Huawei sitting pretty in China's smartphone market

Huawei dominates China's smartphone market, achieving highest market share in eight years as competitors falter.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Record-breaking feat in declining smartphone market
Samsung

Record-breaking feat in declining smartphone market

Vivo set a new personal record by shipping 5.8 million smartphones to India in Q2 2019, a notable feat given the overall declining market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
Canalys: 5G smartphones will overtake 4G by 2023
Unified Communications

Canalys: 5G smartphones will overtake 4G by 2023

5G smartphones are set to surpass 4G in 2023, with nearly 800 million units shipped, driven by rapid adoption in China and strong government initiatives.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
OPPO woos photography lovers with a pop-up cam
OPPO

OPPO woos photography lovers with a pop-up cam

OPPO has launched its new Reno smartphone series in New Zealand, featuring a pop-up camera for photography enthusiasts, with prices up to NZD $1300.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019
IDC: Apple slips to third behind Huawei in smartphone market
Apple

IDC: Apple slips to third behind Huawei in smartphone market

In a dramatic turn, Apple has slipped to third place in smartphone shipments behind Huawei, which saw a 50% increase, per IDC's 1Q19 report.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019
To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones
Marketing Technologies

To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones

Futuresource Consulting reflects on the smartphone design trends of 2018 and what might be coming through the coming year.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
IDC: Worst smartphone sales year ever
Semiconductors

IDC: Worst smartphone sales year ever

Smartphone shipments decline 4.9% in Q4 2018, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of decline, according to data from IDC.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
OPPO aims to have 5G device launched by end of year
Unified Communications

OPPO aims to have 5G device launched by end of year

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer is working with Keysight Technologies to accelerate the development of their 5G smartphone.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019

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Oppo 'zooms in' on smartphone competition with new camera
OPPO

Oppo 'zooms in' on smartphone competition with new camera

Oppo unveils groundbreaking 10x lossless zoom camera at its inaugural European Innovation Event, pushing the boundaries of smartphone photography.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Mar 2019
Oppo unveils world-first 10x lossless zoom phone camera
Biometrics

Oppo unveils world-first 10x lossless zoom phone camera

At a conference Oppo has revealed its revolutionary phone camera in addition to new fingerprint unlocking tech.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019
Oppo to launch AX7 smartphone in NZ this week
Digital Signage

Oppo to launch AX7 smartphone in NZ this week

The OPPO AX7 is a phone that fuses 'premium features' with an entry-level price point, according to the company.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2019