Browse all articles, news, and guides tagged with oppo on Droid Tools.
Some OnePlus 15 owners can now apply for the ColorOS 17 open beta and voluntarily move their phones from OxygenOS to ColorOS. OnePlus opened applications for the program, which for now is limited to users in India. The OnePlus 15 will be remembered as the swan song of OnePlus for its fans in the US
September is usually iPhone season, but this year several Android brands are packing their very best hardware into the same four-week stretch, aiming to steal some of the spotlight. More than 20 phones are expected to launch this month alone, and here's a rundown of five of the biggest phone launches on the calendar for
ColorOS 16 has earned a reputation as one of the smoothest Android skins available, and it looks like OPPO intends to keep that momentum going rather than disrupt it. ColorOS' Design Director has officially confirmed that ColorOS 17 will concentrate on refining and polishing what already exists — not chasing dramatic visual overhauls. Responding directly
OPPO has released ColorOS 16.1, its mid-cycle upgrade that remains based on Android 16 and arrives ahead of the Android 17 update expected for eligible devices later this year. The release is a substantial one, covering everything from a new live activity system and a redesigned camera interface to AI assistant improvements and cross-platform file
Oppo officially launched the Find X9 Ultra in China on Tuesday, slotting it in as the flagship of the Find X9 family alongside the standard Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. The device runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with up to 16GB of RAM, features a 2K display with a
Oppo is getting set to release a little update based on Android 16 that offers intriguing visual enhancements and quality-of-life changes, even though it has already started its Android 17 beta program. It is officially announced that ColorOS 16.1 will be released this month. You might be wondering if the ColorOS 16.1 update is compatible
Europe is now able to get the Oppo Watch S. The smartwatch is comparatively tiny, has a very brilliant display, and is said to be able to determine lactate levels. Last fall, Oppo unveiled the Watch S, a wearable that has now made its way to Europe. The watch is available in Phantom Black and
The Oppo Watch S will be released worldwide. It's unclear if the smartwatch will live up to the expectations despite being advertised with extremely high brightness, an incredibly thin stainless steel shell, cross-OS dual-phone connection, and sensors meant to offer real-time data for health aficionados and aspiring athletes. Since the wearable is now mentioned on
Oppo's ColorOS is the operating system that has produced the most feature-rich Android skins. The user experience is now significantly enhanced by the AI tools. Now, Oppo users are looking forward to the release of ColorOS 16. The most recent version of Android 16 will serve as its foundation. More efficiency, more features. This post
Oppo officially announced that its Find X9 series will ship on October 16. Redesigned design elements, improved imaging, and notable battery improvements are all part of the new flagship lineup, which comprises the Find X9 and X9 Pro, according to information released on the company's official channels. Find X9 series key details revealed by Oppo
Samsung began updating its handsets to Android 16 earlier this week, and Oppo will do the same, albeit it doesn't appear to be happening anytime soon. A recent rumor claims that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer would formally launch ColorOS 16, which is based on Android 16, on October 15 (it would have been great if
While manufacturers like OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo are ready to release their next-generation smartphones, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and Dimensity 9500 chipsets are on the horizon. Future gadgets, purportedly the Vivo X300 Pro, Oppo Find X9, and OnePlus 15, have now obtained 3C approval in China. Two new flagship chipsets, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8
You may soon notice some significant changes if you're using an Oppo or OnePlus phone. In the upcoming Android 16-based updates from OnePlus and Oppo, OxygenOS 16 and ColorOS 16, tipster Yogesh Brar has leaked to some of the most significant changes. New AOD (always on display) A full-screen always-on display is one of the
Almost every year, the same story is told. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, a Huawei flagship that is technically unique on the smartphone market because to its unusual dual-lens telephoto construction, leads the DxOMark rankings in 2025. Charges of corruption in DxOMark's purportedly impartial scoring methodology and criticism of Huawei's continuously dominant position are frequent.
Excitement is already growing for OPPO's real imaging flagship, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, which is scheduled to make its debut in the first half of 2026, as the company prepares to launch the Find X9 series in October. A significant design change for the next gadget has been made public by a recent insider
We are especially concerned about battery health because Google recently announced that its Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a will begin next week. Although it may seem strange to consider your smartphone a consumable, that is essentially what it is, and each time we put one of our gadgets through a complete charge cycle,
Honor has now officially unveiled the Honor Magic V5, a foldable phone that, at least on paper, makes headlines as the thinnest of its kind. When the increased camera hump and material variations among its color options are taken into account, the company's claim that it is the thinnest foldable in the world is a
The flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9400+, was revealed in April as the replacement for the Dimensity 9400 from the previous year. It is constructed with TSMC's state-of-the-art 3nm technology and has a powerful CPU and GPU that guarantee seamless operation even under demanding conditions. To discover how the flagship-grade MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset compares to
The president is back in the White House after limiting Huawei's access to American-made technology. This is most likely the reason why other top Chinese businesses have chosen to work together on a new operating system. I believe this is a positive step, even though it might only be a preventative measure and it might
Want to lock apps without downloading extra software? Learn how to use built-in tools on Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and other Android phones to secure your apps with passwords or biometrics - no third-party apps required. Why Lock Apps on Android? Your smartphone contains plenty of personal information, including images, bank accounts, social network profiles, and
