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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
OPPO completes 'world first' 5G multiparty video call
Unified Communications

OPPO completes 'world first' 5G multiparty video call

OPPO has achieved a groundbreaking 5G multiparty video call, lasting over 17 minutes, showcasing smooth connectivity and low latency.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
The smartphone wars continue as shipments decline
Apple

The smartphone wars continue as shipments decline

This quarter saw a global 6% YoY decline in smartphone shipments, largely due to a 13% decline for market leader Samsung, but Xiaomi's rise continues.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
OPPO smartphone trials first 5G internet connection
Unified Communications

OPPO smartphone trials first 5G internet connection

OPPO claims a major 5G milestone, completing the first test on a mobile device. The brand aims for a 2019 release, despite NZ networks lagging behind.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018
Hands-on Review: The Oppo R11s takes on other flagship phones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Oppo R11s takes on other flagship phones

Oppo's R11s impresses with flagship features at a mid-tier price below USD $800, challenging heavyweights like Samsung S9 and iPhone X.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Apple or Android? Smartphone sales surge 11% in AU
Wearables

Apple or Android? Smartphone sales surge 11% in AU

9.2m smartphones were sold in 2017, a big increase from last year that was largely driven by a 'replacement cycle' from one of the major OS.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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
OPPO R17 Pro a smartphone for photography lovers
Semiconductors

OPPO R17 Pro a smartphone for photography lovers

OPPO sets the stage for photography enthusiasts with the new R17 Pro, boasting advanced AI camera tech, a 6.4-inch FHD+ screen, and lightning-fast charging.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Nov 2018