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Oppo rolls out Android 14-based ColorOS 14 to users globally: What devices are getting it?

 

Many Android smartphone manufacturers create their own software that sits atop the stock Android operating system, giving users a distinct look and feel, along with extra features and functionalities. Chinese company Oppo is no exception, and it is currently rolling out updated ColorOS based on the latest Android 14 to users worldwide.

 

As per Gizmochina (via Android Headlines), Oppo has provided a list of smartphones scheduled to receive Android 14 this month. Notably, some devices, including the Oppo Find N3 series (including the Collector's Edition and Find N3 Flip), have already received the update. Additionally, three devices from the ‘X' series, namely Oppo Find X5 Pro, Find X5, and Find X3 Pro, are also in line to get the update.

 

The remaining smartphones, such as the Reno10 series, Reno8 series, Reno7, Oppo F23 5G, Oppo F21 Pro series, and Oppo K10 5G, will receive the update soon, too. The rest of the list is dedicated to Oppo's A series smartphones.

Oppo rolls out Android 14-based ColorOS 14 to users globally: What devices are getting it?

 

The latest update brings several improvements to Oppo smartphones for a better user experience. Now, you can multitask more easily with floating window support. Also, you can shake your phone to change songs or handle notifications. Plus, you can customize the font style in the status bar to match your style.

 

There are also enhancements in display transitions, lock screen features, and vibration effects to make interactions smoother. You can now adjust the screen refresh rates for individual apps, and the color display has been optimized for better visuals. Additionally, you can edit photos in the gallery and easily revert them to their original state.

 

Keep in mind that the update is being rolled out gradually, so it might not be accessible to everyone simultaneously. It may take some time before it reaches your device.

 

ColorOS boasts a unique design aesthetic that sets it apart from the standard Android appearance. Characterized by a vibrant and playful interface, ColorOS is the default operating system on all Oppo smartphones. Notably, Oppo recently resolved a year-long patent dispute with Nokia, paving the way for the global release of its upcoming smartphones, including the Find X7 Ultra.


OPPO's Find X7 Series Might Feature a Killer Camera

 

In a day and age where the race for mobile photography performance has been dominated by the likes of Apple, Samsung, and Google, it should be said that competing brands from China have likewise upped their smartphone camera game. As such, it looks like Oppo is preparing to wow audiences with the impending release of the Oppo Find X7 series.

 

Granted, the phone isn't out yet, but leaks and rumors have nonetheless swirled around its existence. More recently, Oppo itself gave a quick teaser about the Find X7 series via its Weibo social media page, giving fans a preview of the device's camera hardware.

 

OPPO's Find X7 Series Might Feature a Killer Camera

 

Oppo says that the Find X7 series will come with Sony's LYT-900 camera sensor, one of the newer one-inch imaging sensors that we've been seeing more of lately. Aside from this however, no other information has been shared, so details such as price, availability, and other hardware specs remain a mystery at the moment.

 

With that being said, it should be interesting to see how the Find X7 series ends up, and whether or not we'll see it launch for global markets.


Oppo's new Pad Air2 tablet is a rebranded OnePlus Pad Go

 

Oppo only briefly showcased the Pad Air2 tablet during its recent event in China, which focused on the company's new flagships, the Reno11 and Reno11 Pro. Even though not much information about the tablet was revealed at the said event, the tablet's official page provides a lot of details, including technical specifications, price and availability.

 

As the title says, Oppo's new Pad Air2 tablet seems to be a rebranded OnePlus Pad Go, specifically designed for the Chinese market. The tablet will hit the shelves over the weekend, but it's now available for preorder for as low as $180 and as high as $240.

 

The tablet sports a large 11.4-inch LCD display with 2408 x 1720 pixels resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. This affordable Android slate is powered by a large 8,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

 

Also, Oppo's tablet comes with Dolby Atmos sound, coupled with four speakers. The Pad Air2 is a Wi-Fi-only affair, so there's no cellular connectivity available on this particular tablet.

 

The tablet packs different amounts of memory: 6/128GB, 8/128GB, and 8/256GB. If this is truly just a rebranded OnePlus Pad Go, then we expect Oppo's new tablet to be equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset (or something similar).

 

Of course, the Pad Air2 features stylus support, as well as an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and another 8-megapixel shooter in the front. According to Oppo, the Pad Air2 ships with ColorOS 13, which is based on Android 13.


OPPO Find X7 Pro could be the ultimate zoom camera

 

A lot of smartphone makers market the telephoto lenses on their phones in a kind of ridiculous manner, like being able to take a photo of the moon. It's impressive, no doubt, but how often would we need to take such photos?

 

Zoom lenses are probably one of the more underrated lenses on smartphones, and if you're a fan of telephoto lenses, then the upcoming Oppo Find X7 Pro could be a phone to keep an eye out for. This is because a post on Weibo by Digital Chat Station has revealed that the handset could launch with dual telephoto lenses.

 

According to the rumor, the Find X7 Pro's main camera will be a 50MP Sony LYT-900 1-inch sensor, and it will be accompanied by a 50MP 2.7x optical zoom lens that uses Sony's 1/1.56-inch IMX890 sensor and a 50MP 6x optical zoom lens that uses the Sony 1/2.4-inch IMX858 sensor. Lastly, there will be a fourth lens in the form of a 50MP ultrawide.

 

Zoom lenses are probably one of the more underrated lenses on smartphones, and if you're a fan of telephoto lenses, then the upcoming Oppo Find X7 Pro could be a phone to keep an eye out for. This is because a post on Weibo by Digital Chat Station has revealed that the handset could launch with dual telephoto lenses.

 

According to the rumor, the Find X7 Pro's main camera will be a 50MP Sony LYT-900 1-inch sensor, and it will be accompanied by a 50MP 2.7x optical zoom lens that uses Sony's 1/1.56-inch IMX890 sensor and a 50MP 6x optical zoom lens that uses the Sony 1/2.4-inch IMX858 sensor. Lastly, there will be a fourth lens in the form of a 50MP ultrawide.


Oppo's Find N3 series hits the global market

 

Usually when Chinese smartphone manufacturers announce a new phone, it tends to be made available in China first before it launches globally (if at all). This was the case with the Oppo Find N3 series that was launched back in August, but if you're not in China but like what you see, the global availability of both phones has since been announced.

 

During an event held in Singapore, Oppo announced the global availability of both the Find N3 and Find N3 Flip. The company says that pre-orders will kick off tomorrow on the 20th of October with prices starting at SGD1,499 (~$950) for the Find N3 Flip with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and SGD2,399 (~$1,750) for the Find N3 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

 

Oppo's Find N3 series hits the global market

 

In case you're learning about either phone for the first time, the Oppo Find N3 Flip will feature a 3.26-inch external AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, while its inner foldable display comes in at 6.8-inches with a 120Hz refresh rate. It uses Oppo's Flexion hinge design and under the hood, a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset can be found, alongside a 4,300mAh battery.

 

The phone is also the first foldable flip phone with a triple camera setup which consists of a 50MP main shooter, a 48MP ultrawide, and a 32MP optical zoom, with a 32MP camera on the inside for the selfie cam.

 

Oppo's Find N3 series hits the global market

 

As for the Find N3, it packs a 6.3-inch display on the outside while its inner foldable display opens up to 7.8-inches, making it a pretty sizable device if you want a more tablet-like experience. The inner display also has a 120Hz refresh rate and it will also rely on Oppo's Flexion hinge technology.

 

Unlike the Find N3 Flip, the Find N3 will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and comes with a 4,800mAh battery. For its cameras, the Find N3 will feature a Hasselblad-branded triple camera setup with a 48MP two-layer stacked CMOS sensor, a 48MP ultrawide, and a 64MP telephoto, with a 20MP selfie cam for the outer display, and a 32MP selfie cam for the inner display.

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