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The OnePlus 9 Pro can charge wirelessly faster than most phones can charge when plugged in! What you need to know The OnePlus 9 Pro could end up supporting 45W wireless charging. Reverse wireless charging could also be supported, although with limited speeds. The regular OnePlus 9 may also support wireless charging, but likely not at the same 45W speed. OnePlus seemed almost adamant about not including wireless charging on its smartphones, at least until last year's OnePlus 8 Pro which was launched with the impressive Warp Charge 30 Wireless . Already OnePlus came out of the gate with a wireless charging solution that was better than many wired solutions and stuck it one of the best OnePlus phones on the market. Just a year later, it seems as though OnePlus is ready to raise the bar yet again according to new information from OnePlus tipster, Max Jambor. According to Jambor, the OnePlus 9 Pro is expected to feature 45W wireless charging, which is quite impressive an

It's 50MP Sony sensor is supposed to be one of the best cameras around. What you need to know OPPO today completed the trifecta of its Reno 5 series. The new OPPO Reno 5 Pro+ is the company's full-fledged flagship with a Snapdragon 865 and up to 12 GB of RAM. The phone will be launching in China this month, though there's no word yet on availability in other markets. Following the launch of the Reno 5 and Reno 5 Pro earlier this month, OPPO today completed the trio with the launch of the Reno 5 Pro+ 5G in China. And, yes, that name is an absolute mouthful and OPPO's marketing team really should know better — unless they wanted their phone's name to be a tongue twister. Thankfully, while OPPO may have dropped the ball in its naming scheme, they more than make up for it with the stunning design and the truly flagship-worthy specs of this phone. Unlike the Reno 5 and Reno 5 Pro, which feature a Snapdragon 765G and a Dimensity 1000+ respectively, the Pro+

OPPO's foldable concept gives us a peek into the future of phone design. What you need to know OPPO has teamed up with Japanese design studio nendo to release a foldable phone concept that includes a triple-fold hinge. The phone folds into a compact device, and you can slide up to reveal more of the screen. The design is unlikely to show up in a consumer device, but OPPO is slated to launch its first foldable phone in 2021. Look at any of the best Android phones today and you'll find a familiar design: there's a pane of glass at the front and back that's joined by an aluminum or steel mid-frame. But in the last two years, manufacturers like Samsung and Huawei served up a look at what's next for the industry with foldable phones. Devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 2 change the paradigm for smartphones, and OPPO is set to make its foray into this category next year. We're still waiting on details of what OPPO's foldable phone will look like, but the

ColorOS is about to see a boost in color. What you need to know Leaker Evan Blass has unveiled details of the premium OPPO Find X3 Pro, expected early next year. There will be a particular emphasis on color, as the phone will reportedly support 10-bit color management throughout. OPPO will apparently not make the jump to 125W wired charging that was unveiled in July. OPPO is expected to announce a trio of flagship smartphones in March 2021, and some leaked details of the premium model paint an interesting picture of how OPPO plans to differentiate with these phones from other top smartphones . It's been rumored that the company is punching up the color profile on the display, introducing a color management system and 10-bit color reproduction. This seems to be the focus of the Find X3 Pro, codename "Fussi", as OPPO readies the tagline "Awaken Color". Front and center is the already impressive dynamic 120Hz QHD+ display, which changes the refresh rat

Cyber Monday is the best time to pick up your favorite subscription at a discount. Plex is one of the most popular services around for streaming your locally stored media collection, and while the service itself is free to use, there's a Plex Pass option that includes a host of extra features. Plex Pass usually retails for $4.99 a month or $39.99 annually, and you also have the chance to get a lifetime pass for $120. For Cyber Monday, you can get a lifetime Plex Pass for just $70 — an amazing discount on a great service. All you need to do is use the promo code HOLIDAYHELP at checkout, and in the credit card payment window, switch the country to Brazil. Doing so will bring the cost down to BRL374, or the equivalent of $70. Get this now Plex Pass | $50 off at Plex $70 at Plex Plex Pass is now on sale for $90 when you use the promo code HOLIDAYHELP at checkout, but you can unlock an additional $20 savings by changing the country to Brazil in the credit card payment sect

One of the best Android flagships of 2020 is yours for just £799 this Black Friday. Oppo seriously upped its game in 2020 — its flagship phone, the Find X2 Pro, features a fantastic camera setup, a slick 120Hz QHD+ display and software that's a real joy to use. It's so good, it placed highly on our list of best Android phones earlier in 2020. And until now, this premium phone has commanded a very premium price, having debuted in May at just under £1,100. But now, thanks to an Amazon UK Black Friday deal, you can bag a Find X2 Pro for just £799. That's £300 off the launch price, and £200 off the RRP just a few days ago. Amazon has the phone in ceramic black, as well as vegan leather in either green or (my personal favorite) orange. Oppo Find X2 Pro | £799 at Amazon UK £799 at Amazon UK With quick performance, a beautiful display, up to 5X zoom camera and superfast 65W charging, the Oppo Find X2 Pro delivers just about everything you could want from a premium Android

OPPO hasn't confirmed any plans of launching a rollable phone next year. What you need to know OPPO unveiled its first rollable phone concept at its INNO Day 2020 event today. The OPPO X 2021 has a 6.7-inch rollable display, which can be expanded up to 7.4-inches. OPPO also showcased a redesigned AR Glass headset at the event. OPPO today showcased its first-ever rollable phone concept at the INNO Day 2020 event , along with an improved version of its AR glasses. The OPPO X 2021 is equipped with a rollable OLED display, which can be expanded up to 7.4-inches, thanks to the company's Roll Motor powertrain. The powertrain is equipped with two motors, which generate identical force to ensure that the display isn't damaged when it is rolled and unrolled. To enhance durability, the phone has a 2-in-1 Plate display support technology that provides support to the OLED panel on either side from the inside. There is also a "Warp Track" screen laminate to provid

Oppo is well known for its affordable Android phones but that doesn't mean there's no chance to save on an Oppo phone this Black Friday . UK network EE just kicked off its Black Friday sale with one Oppo deal that stands out. Right now, you can snag the Oppo A72 for just £30 upfront and £35 per month with 10GB of data. The main draw for this deal, though, is the fact that it bundles in a Nintendo Switch for free! Out of all the Black Friday Android phone deals , we'll see this year, this one is likely to be among the first to sell out because of that attractive freebie so be sure to get your order in now to avoid disappointment. Bundle deal Oppo A72 + Nintendo Switch EE's Black Friday deals just went live in the UK with plenty of opportunities to save. With this Oppo deal, you can snag the affordable phone and a free Nintendo Switch while supplies last. See at EE The Oppo A72 normally sells for about £200 at Amazon so it's not exactly an expensive phone

ColorOS 11 introduces a laundry list of changes as OPPO sets its sights on global markets. OPPO is one of the largest phone manufacturers in the world, and over the last two years it has turned its attention to European markets, where it is seeing a heady growth. In Q2 2020, OPPO's shipments in Europe increased by 41% from the same time a year ago, and the company saw a 10% uptick in global sales — all in the middle of a pandemic. OPPO's flagships tend to hold their own against the best Android phones , and its focus on global markets has allowed the brand to flourish. With OPPO now becoming a major player outside of China, it is making key changes to its ColorOS user interface to make the skin more palatable to a global audience. ColorOS 7.0 debuted on the Find X2 Pro earlier this year with a modern user interface and plenty of visual tweaks, and OPPO is now debuting ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 . OPPO says it's going straight to ColorOS 11 to maintain parity wit

The Reno 4 Pro combines an elegant design with 65W fast charging, but the internal hardware doesn't pass muster in this category. OPPO is doing all the right things in 2020. The Find X2 series holds its own against the best that Samsung and Google have to offer, and OPPO is making a lot of strides in cleaning up its software. The Android 11-based ColorOS 11 build comes with a lot of positive design tweaks that make the UI more palatable to a global audience. With Huawei largely out of the picture in Western markets because of the U.S. ban, Chinese manufacturers like OPPO and Xiaomi are taking advantage of the void and positioning their products as the ideal alternatives to Huawei and Honor. We've already seen this with the Find X2 series in the high-end segment, and OPPO is now looking to emulate a similar level of success with its mid-range phone, the Reno 4 Pro. The standout feature on the Reno 4 Pro is 65W fast charging, which debuted on the Find X2 series earlier t

If you weren't paying attention to Oppo before, now's the time to start. Find X2 Pro review Hardware and design Display Battery life Software and performance Cameras Should you buy it? Although a behemoth in Asia, Oppo is still relatively new to Western markets. The past year saw a few high-profile launches for the brand, but Oppo still has a way to go in terms of brand recognition and perception in Europe. So in 2020, the company has reorganized its often confusing collection of flagships, positioning the Find X line as its main high-end brand. The latest flagship, the Oppo Find X2 Pro, isn't an outlandish, borderline experimental device like the original Find X. Instead, Oppo's goal has just been to build a really solid, top-to-bottom Android flagship that ticks every possible box. And having spent some time getting to know the Find X2 Pro, it's clear to me that this is one of the best Android phones of the moment. At a glance Oppo Find X2 Pro