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OPPO launches ColorOS 11

Published

September 15, 2020

Luigi Leonardo

As Android 11 rolls out worldwide, supporting brands are developing and releasing their own skins in short succession. For example, OnePlus and Huawei have already launched their own takes, OxygenOS 11 and EMUI 11, respectively. Today, OPPO launches ColorOS 11, its own take on the new operating system.

First announced last week, OPPO has finally unveiled their next operating system today. As expected, the update rolls out a barrage of much-needed updates for OPPO users.

Always-On Display

For one, ColorOS 11 is finally introducing an Always-On Display for OPPO smartphones. With Android 11, everyone is debuting the feature in their respective skins. In OPPO’s skin, users can fully customize this display themselves. Users can also control a lot of their device’s themes, wallpapers, icons, and fonts.

Customizable Dark Mode

OPPO is also rolling out a Customizable Dark Mode feature. Instead of the traditional configurations, ColorOS 11 offers three levels of dark mode: enhanced (pitch black), medium (a dark grey), or gentle (a lighter grey).

OPPO Relax 2.0

The new OPPO Relax 2.0 provides a refreshing palette of ambient sounds for relaxation. Besides sounds from nature, the feature also brings ambient atmospheric sounds from the world’s biggest cities such as Tokyo, Reykjavik, and Bangkok. It’s a terrific feature for everyone itching to travel today.

Improved gesture commands

ColorOS 11 also comes with a few additional gesture controls to ease functionalities. The first one is the Three-Finger Translate, a new feature co-developed with Google. Using a three-finger gesture, users can capture screenshots of text and automatically translate them with the feature.

Flexdrop, another new feature, allows users to minimize and shrink apps into mini-windows using a simple swipe-up gesture.

Finally, Private System switches between two system configurations with a fingerprint or a password. The feature allows users to manage work and play modes on their smartphones.

Better battery management

In a new Super Power Saving Mode, users can minimize battery usage by limiting their smartphone to just six apps of their choosing. Under the new mode, users can take a 1-hour phone call with just five percent of battery.

Further, Battery Guard aims to prolong a smartphone’s battery life by pausing charging at 80 percent overnight. The system will resume charging right before the user wakes up.

Optimized under the hood

In ColorOS 11, OPPO is packing in a “proprietary lag-reducing engine,” boosting RAM usage efficiency by 45 percent, response rate by 32 percent, and frame rate by 17 percent.

Availability

OPPO is already rolling out the new update starting today. Right now, the update is available for the Find X2, the Find X2 Pro, and the Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition.

On September 30, it rolls out to the Reno3 4G, Reno3 Pro 4G, and the F17 Pro. Sometime in October, it launches for the Reno4 Pro 5G. In November, it comes to the Reno4 5G and the Reno4 Pro 5G. In December, it comes to the Reno4 4G, the F11, the F11 Pro, the F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition, the A9, the A92, the A72, and the A52.

For the first quarter of next year, ColorOS 11 is coming to the Reno 10x Zoom, the Reno2, the Reno2 F, the Reno2 Z, the Reno3 Pro 5G, the A91, and the F15. In the next quarter, it rolls out to the Reno, the Reno Z, the A5 2020, and the A9 2020.

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vivo X300 Ultra goes global with ZEISS Master Lenses

Pro imaging flagship debuts globally

Published

April 16, 2026

GadgetMatch

vivo has officially announced the global launch of the X300 Ultra, marking the first international debut of its top-tier imaging flagship.

The device introduces the ZEISS Master Lenses Collection, featuring triple prime focal lengths at 14mm, 35mm, and 85mm. It supports up to 200MP output across key focal lengths and can extend reach to 200mm and 400mm using optional telephoto extenders.

A 200MP 85mm telephoto camera with gimbal-level stabilization and 60fps AF tracking enables detailed long-range shots. Meanwhile, the 35mm camera uses a large Sony LYTIA sensor for natural perspective and improved low-light performance.

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For video, the X300 Ultra supports multi-focal 4K 120fps recording in both 10-bit Log and Dolby Vision formats. It also introduces Pro Video mode with LUT support and compatibility with ACES workflows for advanced color grading.

The phone runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with a dedicated imaging chip. It packs a 6600mAh battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging.

Other features include a 2K ZEISS Master Color Display, quad-mic audio recording system, IP68/IP69 durability, and up to five years of OS updates.

Pricing and availability will depend on the region.

Read more: vivo X300 Ultra wants to beat the iPhone 17 Pro Max in pro video

Enterprise

Allbirds suddenly turns into an AI company

Published

April 16, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Allbirds is an odd shoe company. Though it already enjoyed a cult following in some circles around the world, the brand suddenly expanded its reach everywhere, offering a lighter and more environment-friendly alternative to the usual suspects of the shoe world. Now, getting even odder, Allbirds is ditching the shoes and going barefoot into the world of AI.

It’s one of the oddest transitions in the corporate world. In an official statement, Allbirds has confirmed that it will pivot fully into a “fully integrated GPU-as-a-Service and AI-native cloud solutions provider.” From Allbirds, it will be known as NewBird AI.

It’s not an incredibly abrupt change, though. The shoe brand and its stores won’t disappear overnight. The company will still hold a shareholder vote on May 18. If approved, they will transition into the new brand gradually.

The transition to AI, itself a gremlin of a keyword in today’s financial world, has resulted in the company’s stock value rising up. However, its long-term viability is in question, especially for a company with no experience in a world already drowning in AI.

From last year to today, AI has been the darling child of investors and a plague to consumers. While the former salivates over the short-term gain of AI adoption, the latter ruminates on the technology’s projected effects on the world.

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vivo X300 FE launches with ZEISS telephoto system

Compact phone with pro zoom

Published

April 16, 2026

GadgetMatch

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vivo has announced the vivo X300 FE, a compact flagship built around pro-grade imaging, long battery life, and extended software support.

The device features a ZEISS co-engineered camera system, led by a 50MP Super Telephoto camera with up to 200mm equivalent focal length via the all-new Telephoto Extender Gen 2. It also includes a 50MP main camera alongside a 110° ultra-wide lens.

This camera system is designed for flexible shooting across travel, concerts, and street photography.

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AI imaging powers much of the experience, with features like AI True Clarity Engine, Stage Mode for low-light concerts, and AI editing tools such as AI Erase and AI Image Expander. Video capabilities go up to 8K at 30fps and 4K at 120fps.

The X300 FE adopts a compact flat design with a 6.31-inch display, weighing 191g and measuring 7.99mm thin. It comes in Mist Purple, Glow White, Luxe Black, and Urban Olive colorways.

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Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. You should not confuse it though with the more superior Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Moreover, it has a 6500mAh battery paired with 90W wired charging plus 40W wireless charging that the newer V70 series lacks.. It also features a vapor chamber cooling system for sustained performance.

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The phone runs OriginOS 6 with cross-device features and promises five years of OS updates, seven years of security patches, and long-term smooth performance.

The vivo X300 FE also carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

Pricing and availability will depend on the region.