Oppo has partnered up with Ericsson to aggressively push for development and advances in 5G technology. The move arrives to fill the void in the smartphone industry that was left by Huawei, who was blacklisted by the US government.

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According to an SCMP report, the Chinese smartphone maker is working with the Swedish telecommunications giant to further advance 5G technologies. Just last week, the former revealed its upgraded communications laboratory in Shenzhen, China through its partnership with Ericsson. This site will be responsible for conducting 5G research and development activities, which include protocol updates and regional tuning to test for upcoming smartphones.

Furthermore, the company’s lab in Shenzhen will also focus on exploring potential killer apps that could fully utilize the “promise of 5G mobile technology,” and also improve the user experience in terms of power consumption, as per Chris Shu, Oppo’s vice president and general manager of product strategy and cooperation. Shu further added that the brand will be using its own software capabilities to push new developments in 5G technology.

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At the moment, the smartphone maker is also building its new headquarters in the city. This location will consist of four planned towers, with the tallest one will contain 42 storeys and reach a height of 200 meters. The push for 5G development from Oppo arrives as its rival Huawei, has struggled due to the impact of US sanctions. While Huawei was once a major contender in the smartphone market, its presence has fallen greatly due to the near crippling effect the blacklist caused. Now, the brand faces tighter restrictions when sourcing materials and other technology, which would be the perfect opportunity for Oppo to seize the market.

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