OPPO teases a unique smartphone with a retractable rear camera

Sean — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:21:18 +0000

Every year, smartphone brands launch their premium grade flagship devices in the market that feature cutting edge technology. While this may include top notch specs like latest chipsets, other times companies include a new and unique feature that has yet to be seen before. Now, OPPO is working on one such device that has an aspect which sets it apart from the rest.

Most pop-ups are annoying…

But not our self-developed retractable camera!

Explore more in INNO WORLD on 14/12.#OPPOINNODAY2021 pic.twitter.com/33hgJSw8If

— OPPO (@oppo) December 7, 2021

On its official Twitter account, the Chinese smartphone maker shared a short teaser video of a new and interesting device. While the name of the smartphone is still unknown, the video primarily focuses on the rear camera module of this teased device. On the rear, the primary shooter is housed on a retractable camera module. The company simply calls this feature as the ‘OPPO Retractable Camera,’ which it states is a self developed camera technology.

Looking at the video, we can see the large image sensor being raised out of its camera module housing. In the tweet, the company called pop ups as annoying and shared this demo video for a camera that can be raised and retracted. Unlike the pop up modules that raise vertically, this sensor extends horizontally and is also housed on a mechanized system that likely operates when the user activates a particular shooting mode in the camera app. Although, it might just activate as soon as you open the camera app, with its retracted form simply making the device slimmer overall.

Interestingly, OPPO even showcased this module’s durability with a drop test as the sensor was extended and even showcased water being splashed on it when it the sensor was being raised. This might be an effort to quell any questions that may arise regarding its practicality in terms of design. As per our educated guess, the functionality of the retractable camera system might also extend towards offering a better optical/hybrid zoom capabilities to the image sensor. Unfortunately, it is still too early to tell as the company has yet to offer any more information regarding this technology. However, it did state that we can expect to hear more about it during the INNO WORLD 2021 event that is set for 14th December 2021.

OPPO to showcase its technological achievements through first-ever virtual INNO DAY event

Zohaib Ahmed — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:22:57 +0000

OPPO today announced that it will be hosting the annual OPPO INNO DAY on the 14th and 15th of December 2021 in Shenzhen, China. The event will be showcasing the company’s technological advancements over the past year and also giving out strategy updates. Worldwide attendees are expected to be drawn by it, and the event will even be streamed online for all to see.

OPPO started with its INNO Days back in 2019 and the event has since been considered as a precursor of the company’s roadmap. The 2019’s event saw the company demonstrating its AR Glasses, 5G CPE, smartwatch, and other integrated ecosystem products. And in last year’s event, OPPO showcased three conceptual products, including a revolutionary rollable phone.

While the company hasn’t yet revealed what to expect from 2021’s OPPO INNO DAY, it is trying to transform the event itself into a virtual experience to remember, complete with an entertaining and interactive world.

Regular visitors of the event can join the fun remotely using customized avatars, using which they can visit all virtual exhibition halls. These avatars will also enable watchers to socialize and invite each other to hunt hidden easter eggs across the virtual world.

If interested in the OPPO INNO Day 2021 event, you can sign up for it and create your avatar through this link.

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OPPO teases a unique smartphone with a retractable rear camera

OPPO to showcase its technological achievements through first-ever virtual INNO DAY event