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World-leading smartphone brand OPPO announced the launch of its all-around flagship Find X2 series. The much-awaited global launch will be live streamed via OPPO’s YouTube channel via this link:
OPPO officially reveals invite for upcoming global launch of cutting-edge flagship smartphone OPPO Find X2 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020, the biggest event in the tech world, to be held in Barcelona on February 22, 2020.
OPPO has become the world’s first smart device brand to support DSS, and plans to roll out DSS-enabled 5G smartphones next year
Just this December 2, 2019, OPPO announced that it has made the industry’s first DSS (Dynamic Spectrum Sharing) data call using its world’s first DSS-enabled 5G smartphone via a collaboration with Ericsson, Qualcomm Technologies (a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated), Swisscom, and Telstra. DSS technology enables carriers to leverage existing 4G and 5G frequency spectrums and networks which accelerates the global deployment of 5G services and bring 5G experience on a broader scale.
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The promising follow up to the best-selling OPPO A3s is officially bringing in its A-game starting May 3.
After the highly successful OPPO A3s with record-breaking sales comes a great upgrade that consumers will surely love – the OPPO A5s. For those who are looking into high-quality yet reasonably priced smartphones to consider, the latest OPPO A5s would make for a great upgrade. The latest follow up to the best-selling OPPO A3s is poised to be one of the most competitive new smartphones in the market. With the new smartphone packed with the most essential and high-quality features rolled into one, the A5s is a top-notch smartphone that won’t hurt the wallet.
Stylish exterior, waterdrop screen and the world’s thinnest
Equipped with a sublime 6.2-inch LCD waterdrop screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio and a 1520×720-pixel resolution, OPPO A5s’ screen design draws its inspiration from a water droplet on the verge of falling. Thanks to OPPO’s relentless pursuit of innovation, an earpiece, camera, and light sensor have all been integrated into the waterdrop at the top of the screen. This gives users the 89.35% screen-to-body ratio that allows users to enjoy an unparalleled, immersive experience.
OPPO A5s applies a similarly meticulous design to its back cover and frames. The mirror-finish of its back cover picks up streams of light resulting to a stunning visual experience. For greater visual impact, OPPO A5s also utilizes a frosted texture design for its middle frame, creating a sharp contrast with its rear mirror finish.
OPPO A5s also leverages 3D thermal-bending technology that allows for the four curved edges to sit more snugly in one’s hand. Given this, the device is also able to achieve being the industry’s thinnest at just 0.64mm thick.
Play more, play longer with a 4230mAh battery and up to 3GB RAM
Gamers are up for a treat as the A5s is powered by a 4230mAh large-capacity battery, the unit supports up to 13.5 hours of video playback, thanks to AI algorithm optimization and a low power-consumption MTK6765 processor. Its 2.3GHz CPU and 3GB RAM enables several applications to run seamlessly at the same time, effectively eliminating freezing and serving multiple user scenarios. OPPO A5s also comes with a rear fingerprint scanner, allowing users to unlock their devices quickly and securely in a mere 0.08 seconds.
13MP dual rear cameras and 8MP front beauty camera for an even better selfie
OPPO has successfully established itself as a pioneer in smartphone camera technology. This is no different for OPPO A5s, which comes with an 8MP front camera and F2.0 aperture. Thanks to AI and big data technologies, the front camera offers more natural and personalized beautification options, delivering the stunning selfies in a flash. OPPO A5s is also equipped with 13MP+2MP dual rear cameras, which enable excellent background blur, to help users stand out in their portraits.
Meanwhile, the multi-frame anti-shake technology ensures a smoother, more stable video shooting experience. OPPO A5s with 3G RAM also supports AR stickers. They include AR stickers that respond to facial movements, as well as foreground and music stickers, opening up a more dynamic and engaging photo experience.
Making life smarter and more efficient with ColorOS 5.2.1
The OPPO A5s runs on the streamlined and striking ColorOS 5.2.1. With new features such as Smart Bar, Smart Scan, Music on Display, Video Editing, and more, OPPO A5s is a joy for people who are always on-the-go. In particular, Smart Scan and Smart Bar are two stand-out functions. Smart Scan scans business cards to easily transform paper business cards into electronic ones. It also supports scan and image translation, providing invaluable assistance when traveling abroad.
Moreover, Smart Scan can convert images into editable text, allowing users to seamlessly work between formats. Meanwhile, Smart Bar is a productivity tool that allows users to quickly switch between applications, conveniently reply to text messages, and transfer files while playing games or watching videos. It also supports multiple shortcut tools, such as cutting and screen recording, making life and work more efficient.
OPPO A5s will come in two colors – black and red. Consumers can get their very own OPPO A5s in OPPO stores and authorized dealers nationwide for just P6,990.00 starting May 3.
Head on to the nearest OPPO store and get your very own OPPO A5s! For more information, please visit https://www.oppo.com/ph/.
OPPO ended the first quarter of the year on a record high as it launched the much anticipated OPPO F11 Pro. Testament to this is the fact that it sold out units barely a week upon launch in stores! The OPPO F11 Pro has already exceeded all first-day sale records in the brand’s history. Furthermore, it surpassed 20% of the sales target making it the most successful launch of the brand to date. To further OPPO’s success, it is bringing the consumers the powerful features of the F11 Pro at a more competitive price with the new OPPO F11.
While sporting the same powerful features as the OPPO F11 Pro from its 48MP low-light camera to its 4,000 mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast-charging feature, 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM capacity, the OPPO carries iconic waterdrop screen which is definitely perfect for those who like to keep things basic yet functional.
At an irresistible price tag of P15,990, OPPO F11 users can enjoy almost same premium specs and features of the best-selling F11 Pro. Definitely a steal!
Much like its sister F11 Pro, F11 touts 48MP+5MP dual rear cameras with a 6P lens and an F1.79 aperture for ultra-clear images with depth even in low-light conditions. The FHD+ resolution, and 90.9% screen-to-body ratio also promises an unrivalled viewing experience that’ll offer excellent entertainment for your eyes. The OPPO F11 combines the best of both technology and art with its sleek design and top notch smartphone technology. The OPPO F11 also comes in two signature OPPO color gradients for a true-to-life color experience: Fluorite Purple and Marble Green. Starting April 15, OPPO F11 in Marble Green will officially be available in OPPO Stores nationwide, while OPPO F11 Fluorite Purple will be available in selected OPPO concept stores and authorized dealers. Customers can also avail F11 through Home Credit at 0% interest, with 6 months and 9 months to pay.
| Specifications | OPPO F11 |
| Screen | 6.5-inch 2340*1080,TFT, 19.5:9, Waterdrop Screen, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Color | Fluorite Purple Marble Green |
| Rear Dual Camera | 48MP+5MP Ultra Night Mode, Dazzle Color Mode, AI Scene Recognition |
| Front Camera | 16MP, f/2.0 Sensor-HDR Custom beautification |
| Core Hardware |
CPU: MTK P70
RAM: 6GB ROM: 64GB BAT: 4020mAh |
| Networks |
4G/4G+: TD-LTE, LTE FDD; 3G: WCDMA,TD-SCDMA,CDMA2000 2G: GSM,CDMA |
| Connection |
WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0 |
| OS | ColorOS 6 (Android P) |
| Charge | VOOC 3.0 |
| Others |
Fingerprint Unlock Sensors: magnetic sensor, light sensor, distance sensor, gyroscope, gravity Micro USB,Crescent Bay Dual Nano-SIM cards |
For more updates and information, visit www.oppo.com/ph and OPPO Philippines on Facebook.
About OPPO
OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since launching its first smartphone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology in 10 years. Today, OPPO provides customers with a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find, R and F series, ColorOS operating system, as well as internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO operates in more than 40 countries and regions, with 6 research centers worldwide and an international design center in London, OPPO’s more than 40,000 employees are dedicated to creating new experiences and greater value for customers around the world.
From banking details to time-sensitive work messages, we carry our whole lives on our smartphones. This is why it can be so devastating when they’re lost or stolen. While well-chosen passwords and phones locked with unique numbers can go a long way to protect your data, the new frontier in mobile security is biometrics. This refers simply to using physical traits to identify a person, whether it’s your one-of-a-kind fingerprint or a digital photograph. Here’s a closer look at how this is integrated into the latest mobile devices.
The push for biometric security
With high-profile security breaches often in the news, tech companies are constantly on the hunt for ways to put up new walls to protect your smartphone data. Traditional four-digit passcodes are on the out, in favor of personalized biometric security features. You may already use your fingerprint to unlock your iPhone, a prime example of this technology. Apple states that there’s only a one in 50,000 chance that someone else’s finger would match your own via the Touch ID feature, making it difficult for the average thief to break in.
Yet false positives are still a potential issue, which is why the latest prototypes like Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and IPhone X go a step further with iris scans and facial recognition features. Infrared sensors were once military-grade tools, but these can now be sized down into a tiny microbolometer chip to fit within the smartphone for scanning purposes. You can see examples of infrared sensors at RS Components to get a feel for the various uses of this technology.
Iris Scanners: Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung’s Note 8 is an example of a new model using this infrared sensor technology, in this case as an iris scanner. The scanner is handily located next to the phone’s camera, picking up 2D images to use as a security identification feature. There’s also facial recognition technology as well as a fingerprint scanner included to provide multiple layers of biometric security.
Facial Recognition: IPhone X
Another recently revealed next-generation phone is the IPhone X, which offers a new level of facial recognition. You’ll essentially be able to unlock the phone with a 3D map of your own face, which in theory can’t be replicated by anyone else – Apple claims there is only a one in a million chance of this being cracked in comparison to the one in 50,000 figure for Touch ID. To set up a personal Face ID, you allow the phone’s camera to take multiple snaps of your face using infrared light, an ambient light sensor and proximity sensors like those seen here at RS Components. In addition to providing tighter security than Touch ID, these biometrics can be used to authorize payments with Apple Pay or have a bit of fun with personal emoji faces called “Animojis”.
What comes next?
These two new products from Samsung and Apple are currently leading the way when it comes to biometrics. Samsung offers the unique iris scan feature, while Apple has taken the 2D biometrics and gone a step further by creating the 3D Face ID mapping feature. We can expect to see this type of technology rolled out by more companies globally to enhance existing biometric security features. What’s likely is that there will be multiple forms of authentication, involving the trio of facial mapping, iris scanning, and fingerprints. In just a few years, the humble passcode could be a thing of the past entirely.
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Craving for a posh yet value for money smartphone that perfectly fits in your hand? Look no further because Flash—one of Asia’s up and coming lifestyle and smart device developer makes the Mica White version of the bestselling Flash 2 available in select stores in nationwide.
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Alcatel Flash is set to join hands with Lazada to offer a New Year Gift Package to the buyers of Flash 2 phones on the largest e-commerce platform’s Chinese New Year grand sale celebration.
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Multimedia fans and headphone junkies have new reasons to stay engaged and get excited!
As part of Lazada’s Chinese New Year campaign, the price of Lenovo’s best-in-class multimedia smartphone, the Lenovo A6000 Plus, is now retailing at just P5,999, a slash from its original price at P6,999. The promo offer is valid from January 26 to February 8, 2016.
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