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XDA's Best of MWC 2024 Awards: The best gadgets from the show
From crazy concepts to impressive technology, this year's MWC had it all.
Mobile World Congress (MWC) is a massive technology event that takes place every year in the city of Barcelona. Thousands of people go there to take a glimpse at the latest and greatest tech being launched, and we attended to get some hands-on time with some of the best out there. Some of these are concepts that you can't buy, some of these are products that you can buy today, but all of them deserve a place on our list of the best products available at the show this year.
How to boot into recovery mode using button combos, ADB, and root apps
If you have an Android or iOS device and are wondering how to boot into recovery to clear cache or reset your device, this is how to do it!
All smartphones — including the budget-friendly ones — have a built-in recovery mode, which you can use for a variety of tasks depending on the operating system of your device. On Android smartphones, it can be used for things like performing a simple factory reset, installing update packages, and clearing the cache, among other things. On an iPhone, the recovery mode is used to restore the device using your computer if it's experiencing issues like being stuck on the Apple logo while booting.
Oppo shows off Find N3 Flip and Watch 4 Pro ahead of August 29 release
Oppo's next-generation flip foldable is making its debut, along with a new smartwatch.
So far, it's been a good year for foldable smartphones both inside and outside the United States. In the US, Google and Motorola have stepped up to the plate with the Pixel Fold and Razr+ respectively, and like clockwork, Samsung has also updated its foldable line with the recent release of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. With that said, competition in Asia is fiercer, and brands are continuously trying to outdo each other with better foldable handsets, releasing thinner, lighter, and more feature-packed models at lightning-quick rates.
Android 14 beta tacker: List of major phones getting the latest update
A lot of phones have already received a taste of Android 14, with more to follow soon.
Android 14 picked up the "beta" tag a while ago on Google Pixel devices, but that doesn't mean the non-Google phone you’re carrying in your pocket will get the same treatment anytime soon. This is because, unlike Apple, Google allows other OEMs to customize Android and ship their phones with various skins, which naturally takes time to develop and evaluate whenever a new version of the operating system is about to release.
Oppo Find N3 Flip render shows off familiar design with beefier camera setup
A new render shows off a new camera setup for the future foldable.
It looks like we're getting our first look at the Oppo Find N3 Flip, and while the new render of the phone looks quite similar to its predecessor, there are some notable differences, mainly the addition of another rear camera. Now, you might be thinking to yourself, isn't it a bit early to see and hear about the Find N3 Flip? Not really, considering that Find N2 Flip was initially released in China towards the end of 2022, with it later getting its global release in February 2023.
Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Oppo Find X6 Pro: The best software vs the best hardware
The Pixel 7 Pro is best known for its software smarts. How does it compare against a phone that's all about using the best hardware
The Google Pixel 7 Pro is one of the very best all-around flagships on the market. It's priced well, has a unique design, and is one of the very best camera systems in the whole industry. In North America, it's easily my choice for the best Android phone, edging out the far pricier and unwieldy Galaxy S23 Ultra and a OnePlus 11 that's missing wireless charging and a good zoom lens.
Oppo Find N2 Flip adds Spotify widget and speech-to-text support on cover display
Oppo promised an update to its cover display during its Find N2 Flip launch, and now it has delivered.
While it's still early in the year, the Oppo Find N2 Flip is already one of the best foldable phones to come out this year. A new update aims to make the phone better, delivering useful and promised features to the cover display. After downloading the update, users will now have access to a Spotify widget, bringing enhanced music controls for the app. In addition, Oppo is also adding speech-to-text capabilities on the cover display, giving users a new way to interact with text fields and messages.
Best Oppo phones in 2024
Oppo is one of the top smartphone brands outside the U.S. and it has a batch of amazing devices you can try.
Although Oppo is a relatively less-known smartphone brand in the U.S., the company is a major player in other parts of the world. It's among the top five smartphone makers globally in terms of market share and makes some of the best Android phones across various price segments. Oppo's Find X series is especially noteworthy, offering top-of-the-line hardware, impressive cameras, and blazing fast charging capabilities at reasonable prices compared to Samsung or Apple. Its recently released Find N series includes some of the best foldable phones currently on the market, while its Reno, F, A, and K series devices compete in the mid-range and budget segments. If you're in the market for a new phone and aren't enticed by Apple and Samsung's latest offerings, we highly recommend giving an Oppo smartphone a shot.
How Oppo built the best-looking, and perhaps most durable, hinge in foldables
The Find N2 Flip passed a series of tests by TUV Rheinland, including withstanding 400,000 folds — double that of the Flip 4's marketed number
As a late entrant to the foldable phone scene — behind Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Motorola, and uh, Royole — Oppo has caught up quickly, having released three foldable phones in the past 15 months. All three have garnered great reviews for their good looks, value proposition, and performance. But the area that drew the most unanimous acclaim from across the consumer tech space has been their hinges, which fold completely flat without a gap, don't leave a harsh crease on the screen, and are fully articulate. No other foldable phone right now can claim all of that.
Major smartphone brands leaving like OnePlus would be bad for everyone
There's nothing good about smartphone brands leaving markets, even if you hate them.
With rumors suggesting that OnePlus and Oppo are exiting multiple European markets, I've seen several people rejoicing at the thought since it's a brand they dislike. There have been various comments referring to terrible software, ugly designs, or a waning enthusiast focus. They might be rooting for a brand to fail, but they're voting against their interests by hoping a company is pushed out of the market.
Oppo Find X6 Pro review: The new smartphone zoom king, but only in China
Oppo pioneered the Periscope zoom lens but moved away from it for years. Now it's back with its best one yet.
Here's a random bit of smartphone trivia: The periscope zoom lens, a sensor that is mounted horizontally inside a phone's body, was actually an Oppo-funded innovation despite its frequent association with Samsung. The periscope camera would go on to make its way to virtually all the best Android phones, including some Oppo devices in 2019, but for reasons unknown, was dropped from the brand's products.
OnePlus and Oppo are apparently pulling out of some European markets
Following the Find X6 series missing out on a launch outside China, it seems that things are only getting worse for Oppo.
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Oppo and OnePlus have been in a bit of a strange place for the last few months, particularly because of an ongoing dispute with Nokia. The company has had to pull both Oppo and OnePlus phones out of Germany already, and it seems that things are getting significantly worse. According to renowned leaker Max Jambor, both brands are set to exit the European market. The first markets they will exit are Germany, the U.K., France, and the Netherlands.
Foldable phones were definitely a hit back in the 2000s. But as technology evolved, they vanished and were replaced by larger, more advanced smartphones.
Oppo's Find X6 Pro debuts hoping to become the king of 1-inch sensor smartphones
The Oppo Find X6 Pro has made its release, featuring a beautiful design, a 1-inch camera sensor, and a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
Oppo has been on a hot streak lately, delivering impressive foldable smartphones with its Find N2 Flip and Find N2. Not one to rest on its laurels, the company is now announcing its Find X6 Pro, featuring a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 1-inch primary camera sensor, impressive design, and a lot of delightful features.
Get early access, hands-on experience with the OPPO Find N2 Flip as a Product Ambassador
This post is sponsored by OPPO.
In February 2022, OPPO launched its Product Ambassadors Program right near the OPPO Find X5 Series launch. The OPPO Product Ambassadors program application is open once again for those who want an early taste of the OPPO Find N2 Flip.
XDA's Best of MWC 2023 Awards: Our favorite gadgets from the show
From high-end smartphones and foldable devices to some rollable concepts, MWC 2023 had a handful of devices that caught our attention.
Mobile World Congress (MWC) is one of the biggest technology events of the year, with thousands of people flocking to Barcelona to get a glimpse of the latest gadgets. MWC 2023 was packed with a ton of cool new tech products, and we got some hands-on time with many of them. From flashy prototypes and concept phones to gadgets you can actually buy, we're here to highlight some of our favorites from the MWC show floor.
Oppo Find N2 Flip review: A worthy challenger to the Z Flip 4
Oppo's clamshell foldable phone is finally reaching a wider international audience after its China launch, but is it enough against the competition?
If you wanted a foldable phone over the past several years, chances are your only options were a Samsung Z Fold or Z Flip. Foldables from other brands (all Chinese), for whatever reason, have stuck to selling only inside China. This made for an odd situation where the foldable phone scene was highly competitive in one country. Everywhere else, there's a monopoly operated by Samsung.
Oppo Find N2 Flip debut ushers in the next generation of foldable flip smartphones
Oppo introduced its Find N2 Flip, raising the bar and showing the world what a foldable flip smartphone should feature in 2023.
Back in December, Oppo revealed its latest smartphone, the Find N2. The handset was impressive, featuring a relatively compact size, and tons of power, for a great price. At the time, the company also teased that it had a flip foldable in the works, set to be released at a later date. Now, the time has finally come, as Oppo has formally announced the Find N2 Flip to the world, showing off its sleek compact design that features a unique large outer display and massive internal battery.
Oppo's in-house SoC could arrive in 2024, becoming a major tipping point for the company
If all goes to plan, Oppo could introduce the world to its first smartphone with its own in-house SoC sometime in 2024.
Despite not having much traction in the United States, Oppo is one of the world's top five smartphone manufacturers, offering a variety of handsets, with some offering features better than its competitors. While 2023 will undoubtedly become a big year for the company with its push to deliver its foldable smartphones to more people, the real tipping point could arrive in 2024, when the company delivers its first in-house SoC.
How to enable always-on display on any Android phone
Want to enable always on display on your smartphone, but don't know how? Or worse, does your phone not have the feature? We have you covered!
The Always on display feature has been a part of Android phones for a long time now. It was first introduced by Samsung, but many have followed since then. You even get it on a lot of mid-range phones now, which is great. This feature, in case you don't know, shows the clock and some other useful information on your phone's screen all the time. It essentially takes advantage of the OLED panels on phones these days to light up only pixels needed to show you the clock and other notifications, while keeping the rest of the display completely off. So there's no significant impact on the battery life, even when the display is technically "always on" to show you relevant info.