Needing to use a lower-resolution front-facing smartphone camera for selfies and video calls might be a thing of the past if Oppo acts on a recently-filed patent. The design within features a rear camera module that separates from the main camera body.
Oppo’s patent depicts how the rectangular module would detach from the rear of […]. petapixel.com
We've seen under-display cameras before. About a year ago, Xiaomi introduced its third-generation under-display camera technology. Its first two generations were never mass-produced, but the Chinese company continues to push the tech forward and hopes it will be a critical part of its smartphone lineup soon. dpreview.com »
2021-08-05 19:41
Earlier this months both OPPO and Xiaomi teased technology that allows the front camera on a smartphone to be located under the display, avoiding any notches, pinholes or other screen interruptions. dpreview.com »
2019-06-26 20:50
Chinese smartphone makers Oppo and Xiaomi both teased under-screen selfie cameras earlier this month, but Oppo just beat Xiaomi to the punch in officially announcing and demonstrating it. Rather than use a notch cut out from the display for a camera, reducing the available screen real estate, Oppo’s new camera is found behind the display […] petapixel.com »
2019-06-26 17:57
Xiaomi Mi 9 prototype with under-display front camera (left) Front cameras are an essential component in mobile devices and used for a range of tasks, including selfie captures, video calls and face-unlocking. dpreview.com »
2019-06-03 18:37
For many consumers outside of Asia OPPO might not be a household name, but the company has an impressive track record in mobile camera innovation. With the just-announced R17 Pro OPPO is continuing its camera-focused strategy, offering, after the Huawei P20 Pro, the second triple-camera equipped phone in the market. dpreview.com »
2018-08-24 23:00
Chinese company Oppo has unveiled its new Find X, an Android smartphone with a full screen 19. 5:9 "Panoramic Arc" display, rear dual cameras, and a 3D face-scanning front camera. Unlike certain competing smartphones, such as the iPhone X, Oppo elected to use a slide-up mechanism to house the device's cameras, rather than a display notch, resulting in a 93. dpreview.com »
2018-06-21 19:51
The Chinese electronics company OPPO has just unveiled a new smartphone called the Find X. Featuring an edge-to-edge display covering 93.8% of the front, the Find X avoids having an iPhone X-style notch through an unusual design choice: the front-facing camera module is hidden and pops out of the top of the phone. When a […] petapixel.com »
2018-06-20 21:15
Chinese manufacturer Oppo has unveiled its latest two high-end Android smartphones, the R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition. The new devices are among the first of likely very many Android devices to be launched with an iPhone X style camera notch at the front this year. dpreview.com »
2018-03-19 20:24
Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has launched its latest upper mid-range model, the F3 Plus, and while the new device unfortunately doesn't come with OPPO's recently displayed 5x zoom camera unit, it does offer an unusual imaging feature: a dual-front camera. dpreview.com »
2017-03-23 21:53
Тизер Oppo в преддверии выставки MWC 2017 сулил анонс революционной технологии — уникального в своём роде решения в области фотосъёмки, которая должна найти широкое применение в мобильных устройствах. mx-camera.ru »
2017-03-03 17:11
Digital camera sales reached a nadir a few years ago but recent trends have proven there's still life in the old dog yet.
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A classic news report produced by the BBC in 2001 on the coming of smartphone cameras has resurfaced.
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Amazon has announced a way to virtually try-on shoes through augmented reality (AR) via the camera on a smartphone. The feature is designed to give shoppers an idea of how shoes will look on their feet, but will not be able to tell them if they truly fit. [Read More]
Microsoft’s first Surface Duo looked promising, but loud complaints about poor photo quality, bugs, and old hardware saw it flop in sales. The Surface Duo 2 directly addresses all the complaints, but the device may be too flawed to fix.
Microsoft has announced the Surface Duo 2, its second-generation foldable smartphone which makes significant improvements over the original including a new camera array and multiple usability enhancements.
Corning has announced a new Gorilla Glass brand glass composite that is designed specifically for use in smartphone cameras and claims it has a unique combination of advanced optical performance, superior scratch resistance, and durability.
Iams has launched a new app called NOSEiD that can scan dog noses and use them as unique identifiers in order to reconnect lost canines with owners. The app can connect dog snoots with an owner’s contact information, similar to how fingerprints can link to specific people.