OPPO N3 ad promotes motorized camera, mocks others

The OPPO N3 is the natural evolution of the OPPO N1, and, just like in its predecessor’s case, the N3’s main selling point is the rotating camera. It allows users to use the same imaging system for front and back, and, as you can see in the new OPPO N3 ad below, for snapping stills of subjects above you.Opposed to the N1, the OPPO N3 utilizes a motorized camera, which can be turned automatically by either using a remote, or by swiping the screen in order to change ...

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Oppo N3 unboxing (video)

After the Oppo N1 in 2013, we’ve got the Oppo N3 this year (don’t ask us what happened to the Oppo N2). …and we’re glad to see the N3 and welcome it in our labs, because we’re excited about that motorised swivelling camera even before using it — and while knowing that this is the sort of gimmick you’ll probably use in the first couple of days, and when you want to show it off to your friends.As a successor to the Oppo N1, it is definitely a step-up in every aspect. However, if you compare it to the

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Oppo N3 vs Oppo Find 7a – Quick show floor comparison

There’s no denying that Oppo has done an amazing job this year with its product launches. The Oppo Find 7 and the Find 7a made a ton of positive headlines due to the spec package that you received on a very decent price tag. The same can also be said about the Oppo N3, which takes the legacy of the N1 and pushes technology many steps further. ...

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Why Oppo deserves more credit than it gets

I admittedly do not have a ton of experience with Oppo. The first Oppo phone I ever held was the Find 7a I reviewed earlier this year. The first time I even heard the name Oppo was when the N1 was announced, and that was only because it had a massive 5.9-inch display and a rotating primary camera which can be likened to some flip phones from way back when.Outside that, my knowledge of the company, its products, and its perception globally is pretty limited.That’s mainly because Oppo hasn’t thrust itself ...

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Oppo N3 hands-on (Video)

Now that it’s official, the time has come for a video showcase of Oppo’s latest smartphone, the N3. We have Jaime Rivera on the ground in Singapore bringing us the latest from the company’s unveiling event of the N3 and the lower-tier R5, and he’s supplied us with an Oppo N3 hands-on video for your consumption.The N3′s beauty begins with the design. The use of what Oppo refers to as “aircraft quality steel” gives the phone a unique, bold, and premium look and feel, something we’re glad to see is becoming a trend these days (as phones like the ...

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Oppo N3 specs: the metal monster goes under the microscope

So the Oppo N3 has gone official, but you need a set of A-grade specifications to push you over the edge and grab this phone. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, with a full list of Oppo N3 specs at your disposal right down below!Sure, the N3 might not stack up just as well as the Galaxy Note 4 or

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Oppo announces N3 and R5 smartphones at Singapore event

After many long weeks of anticipation, Oppo has finally gone official with its two newest Android smartphones, the N3 and R5. We’re live in Singapore with the scoop on the phones, so read onward to find out more about both the high-end Oppo N3 and lower-end Oppo R5.The N3 is a follow-up to the N1 of yesteryear (and don’t ask us why it’s not called the N2; we’re just as confused). It features a premium-looking body and top tier specs, along with a long-rumored motorized camera. Let’s begin with the build – there’s industrial-grade steel for the body of ...

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Oppo teases additional phone for next week’s launch event

Next Wednesday, October 29, Oppo is gearing up to launch its flagship N3 – that much, at least, is all but certain. After all, the company’s been teasing the hell out of this phone going back over a month by this point, getting bolder and bolder with the details it’s willing to share. While that means that much of the N3′s story is out there by now, it may not be the only handset featured at this announcement, as Oppo’s latest teaser appears to reveal a second handset getting ready ...

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Oppo N3 price leaks along with new camera details

In China, it appears, painting windows isn’t yet a thing of the past. As physical Oppo stores across the mainland prepare for the upcoming launch of the new N3 smartphone, windows are being painted with details of the phone, cluing us in on what to expect from the October 29 launch event. Along with the Oppo N3 price, we also have even more info on the swivel camera the phone is toting.Thanks to these advertisements, we’re able to ...

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Another Android OEM may be just about to launch a VR headset

Two hot technologies find themselves at a crossroads at the moment, as the latest wave of interest in virtual reality hardware crosses paths with the ongoing evolution of smartphones. Efforts like Google Cardboard and Samsung’s Gear VR may have gotten this ball rolling, and we’re already seeing other manufacturers eager to jump on board, as well. Now we get word of what looks like it may be the next company to join them, as Oppo teases what ...

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Galaxy Note 4 review, Nexus 6/9 anticipation, new iPad thoughts & more | Pocketnow Weekly 118

Updated with the high-quality version of the podcast. Enjoy!Samsung’s latest, greatest phablet is here, and it’s a hard-edged reminder that it’s no longer enough just to be big; you’ve got to be smart about it, too. We’re talking everything from #gapgate to Multi Window to the S Pen on today’s podcast-style Galaxy Note 4 review … and to help us do that, we’re bringing in two very sharp tacks from respected corners of the mobile community: Brad Molen of Engadget and Florence Ion of Greenbot!This week’s news didn’t stop at the ...

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Latest Oppo N3 leak reveals a new hardware feature

Well this is a nice change of pace: for weeks now we’ve been keeping track of Oppo N3 teasers, with the company dropping details about its upcoming Android little by little. From its interesting body materials to its rotating camera, much of what we know about this handset stems from Oppo’s controlled dissemination of news. That’s what makes today’s find so ...

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Oppo N3 camera to be 16 megapixel with a bigger 1/2.3-inch sensor

Oppo has done a very good job at remaining under the flagship radar over the last couple of months. The Oppo N1 was clearly one of the best innovations of last year with its swivel camera mechanism and the option for you to buy it running CyanogenMod. The same can be said about the Oppo Find ...

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Oppo finally shows us the N3′s rotating camera

October’s a month that’s shaping up to be defined by a few high-profile launches: we’ve got Apple’s presumed iPad event later this week, and rumors continue to suggest that Google’s announcing at least some new Nexus hardware before October’s out. And while those may be the most headline-grabbing mobile products, others are set to make their debut as well, and right at the end of the month Oppo plans to introduce the world to its N3 flagship. Well, “introduce” may not ...

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Oppo teases N3 launch for last week in October

Oppo’s upcoming N3 lies at an interesting crossroads between fact and rumor. For a formally unlaunched device, the manufacturer has been positively eager to talk about the N3, delivering teasers on social media going back a month by this point. Those have brought us confirmation of several major N3 design elements, like how the handset will arrive in a choice of metal ...

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