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OPPO Find N6 foldable launches in New Zealand at NZD $3,299
Google

OPPO Find N6 foldable launches in New Zealand at NZD $3,299

Premium foldable buyers in New Zealand now have another high-end option, with OPPO pricing the Find N6 at NZD $3,299.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Oppo Watch S with ECG launches in New Zealand at NZD $399
Wearables

Oppo Watch S with ECG launches in New Zealand at NZD $399

Oppo unveils the slim Watch S with ECG, dual-band GPS and 10-day battery in New Zealand, priced at NZD $399 via online and retail.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Hands-on Review: OPPO Find X9 Pro smartphone
Mobile Device Management

Hands-on Review: OPPO Find X9 Pro smartphone

OPPO's Find X9 Pro flagship, with a 200MP Hasselblad lens, 7500mAh battery, and 6.78-inch 3600-nit AMOLED display, redefines premium smartphones.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Nov 2025
OPPO unveils Find X9 Series in NZ with advanced camera features
Artificial Intelligence

OPPO unveils Find X9 Series in NZ with advanced camera features

OPPO launches Find X9 Series in New Zealand, featuring advanced cameras, durable design, and powerful specs starting at NZD $1,999.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
OPPO inks exclusive partnership with New Zealand Football teams
FIFA World Cup

OPPO inks exclusive partnership with New Zealand Football teams

OPPO New Zealand has become the exclusive Smartphone & Smart Device Partner for the All Whites and Ford Football Ferns in a two-year deal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

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Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch
Wearables

Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch

OPPO Watch S blends sleek, classic styling with bright AMOLED, week-long battery and robust fitness tracking, but software feels limited.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029
Unified Communications

Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029

Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends
Gaming

AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile
Artificial Intelligence

AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with advanced AI & video
Gaming

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with advanced AI & video

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, its fastest mobile CPU, with enhanced AI, gaming graphics, and professional video features for flagship smartphones.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

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Oppo India to launch Find X9s & Ultra camera phones
Mobile gaming

Oppo India to launch Find X9s & Ultra camera phones

Premium buyers in India are set for more camera-focused flagships, though OPPO has not yet disclosed pricing or launch dates.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Southeast Asia smartphone value rises as shipments stall
Supply Chain

Southeast Asia smartphone value rises as shipments stall

Samsung keeps Southeast Asia lead as Apple jumps to third, but rising memory costs and a shift to pricier phones lift revenue above shipments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Virgin Media O2 rolls out free 5G+ upgrade across UK
Network Infrastructure

Virgin Media O2 rolls out free 5G+ upgrade across UK

Virgin Media O2 switches millions to faster 5G+ at no extra cost, as its standalone network goes live in over 700 UK towns and cities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide
Wearables

India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide

India's wearable market slipped for a second year as smartwatch shipments slumped, even while earwear held up and offline retail gained ground.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
India smartphone shipments hit 152m as premium demand rises
eCommerce

India smartphone shipments hit 152m as premium demand rises

India's smartphone market grew in value as premium handsets gained ground, with Apple posting record shipments and offline retail regaining momentum.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Oppo brings AI-rich ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India
Gaming

Oppo brings AI-rich ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India

Oppo rolls out AI-heavy ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India, adding Gemini, cross-device sharing and six years of support promises.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Hands-on Review: Oppo Watch X2 combines sleek style with comfort
Wearables

Hands-on Review: Oppo Watch X2 combines sleek style with comfort

The Oppo Watch X2 impresses with its sleek Lava Black design, comfortable fit, sharp AMOLED display, strong battery life, and comprehensive health features.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025