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Hands-on Review: OPPO Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro 5G
Gaming

Hands-on Review: OPPO Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro 5G

If you use a phone for professional-looking photos and great video content, both these models deserve your attention.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2020
Hands-on Review: OPPO Watch 2020 gives Apple a run for its money
Gaming

Hands-on Review: OPPO Watch 2020 gives Apple a run for its money

OPPO's 2020 smartwatch challenges the dominance of the Apple Watch with its sleek design, impressive performance, and full range of features.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2020
OPPO Watch debuts featuring a 'world-first' 3D hyperboloid screen
Wearables

OPPO Watch debuts featuring a 'world-first' 3D hyperboloid screen

With OPPO's growing reputation for style, reliability and innovation, I confidently think they're onto a winner.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
IDC: Huawei finally takes top spot in smartphone market
Apple

IDC: Huawei finally takes top spot in smartphone market

The Chinese vendor has managed to nab 20% of the market, taking out Apple and Samsung after years of trailing in second or third place.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
Hands-on Review: Oppo Find X2 Lite
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Oppo Find X2 Lite

If you're in the market for a new phone and do not want to pay a full fortnight's paycheck, the Oppo Find X2 lite is a great option.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
Hands-on Review: OPPO A72, the budget phone with killer cameras
Gaming

Hands-on Review: OPPO A72, the budget phone with killer cameras

I never expect budget phones to come with a fast charger, but this is another area where OPPO made sure to take care of the consumer.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Vodafone launches OPPO 5G smartphones to NZ market
Unified Communications

Vodafone launches OPPO 5G smartphones to NZ market

Vodafone has launched new affordable 5G smartphones into the New Zealand market, the OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G and the Find X2 Lite 5G.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
Global smartphone sales decline 20% due to COVID-19, Samsung, Huawei see double-digit declines
Supply Chain

Global smartphone sales decline 20% due to COVID-19, Samsung, Huawei see double-digit declines

Smartphone sales plummeted by 20.2% in Q1 2020 due to COVID-19, with major Chinese manufacturers and Apple hit hard, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91
Digital Signage

OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91

The mid-range smartphone joins the Apple iPhone SE, announced last week, in the increasing pool of new smartphones hitting the market at less than NZ$1000.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
OPPO spearheads 5G with video calls over new network
Unified Communications

OPPO spearheads 5G with video calls over new network

The Chinese vendor has partnered with Ericsson and MediaTek to conduct voice and video calls entirely over a 5G connection.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Oppo reveals its 5G-capable Find X2 Pro
Unified Communications

Oppo reveals its 5G-capable Find X2 Pro

Oppo has launched its 5G-ready Find X2 Pro in New Zealand, showcasing top-tier display, camera, and charging capabilities at NZD $1,899.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020
Just two smartphone makers saw growth in Q4 2019 as global sales decline
Apple

Just two smartphone makers saw growth in Q4 2019 as global sales decline

Apple and Xiaomi were the only top smartphone vendors to gain in Q4 2019, as global sales dipped 0.4% year over year, Gartner reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020
Coronavirus scare is already hitting tech market
Supply Chain

Coronavirus scare is already hitting tech market

GlobalData outlines the ways that China's corporate shutdowns may have far-reaching effects for the global technology economy.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Trade war and coronavirus uncertainty proves challenge for Huawei as smartphone shipments drop
Supply Chain

Trade war and coronavirus uncertainty proves challenge for Huawei as smartphone shipments drop

Huawei faces significant hurdles as smartphone shipments decline, fuelled by ongoing trade war woes and coronavirus uncertainties, IDC data reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Smartphone market continues to grow - Canalys
Apple

Smartphone market continues to grow - Canalys

Global smartphone shipments saw a 1% rise in Q4 2019, with Apple and Samsung leading the market, while Huawei faced setbacks, Canalys reports.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
OPPO partners with bug bounty company HackerOne
Endpoint Protection

OPPO partners with bug bounty company HackerOne

OPPO partners with HackerOne to bolster cybersecurity through an invite-only bug bounty program, enhancing protection for its 320 million active monthly users.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020
OPPO confirms Find X2 flagship to be unveiled Q1 2020
OPPO

OPPO confirms Find X2 flagship to be unveiled Q1 2020

OPPO confirms the Find X2 flagship will debut in Q1 2020, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 and next-gen gaming, sound, and 5G innovations.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019
OPPO outlines $10b vision for smart device innovation
Unified Communications

OPPO outlines $10b vision for smart device innovation

Oppo unveils a USD $10 billion plan to boost innovation in 5G, AI, and AR, with a focus on developing a smart device ecosystem over the next three years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2019