OPPO Research Institute, together with global partners Qualcomm Technologies, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services and LinkedIn, announced the launch of 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge on World Smile Day. Based on the brand proposition of "Inspiration Ahead", OPPO and its global technology ecosystem partners aim to bring new and innovative solutions to life by providing funding, support, and partnership opportunities worth $4,40,000 in total.
Applications for the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge will start from May 8 to June 30, with three regional demo events set to take place in Bangkok, Boston and Shenzhen in early August. Finalists from each regional demo event will be invited to join the Inspiration Challenge Acceleration Camp and meet with OPPO executives and technical experts to revise their proposals before the global final demo event at the end of August.
All the proposals for OPPO Inspiration Challenge this year will be evaluated based on the four criteria of Feasibility, Technological Innovation, Long-term Potential, and Social Values. A total of 15 qualified proposals from regional demo events will be selected as global finalists and top five winning proposals will be selected in the global final demo event, each being awarded a grant of USD $50,000 (approximately 350,000 RMB, tax included).
Further partnership opportunities are open to the top 45 proposals worldwide – made up of the top 15 proposals in each regional challenge – including, but not limited to: Productization and commercialization opportunities: an incubation fund totaling US$190,000 (approximately RMB 1.25 million, tax included) will be set up to co-develop solutions for implementation, strategic partnership and investment opportunities, opportunities to showcase at global technology events, opportunity to receive cloud resources and technical support from Amazon Web Services.
"OPPO believes deeply in the idea of Virtuous innovation. As we continue to explore new technology, we remain dedicated to doing so in a way that puts people first," said Head of the OPPO Research Institute.
"With global issues like public health, accessible technology and environmental protection being the key concerns, we could not rely on our own efforts to provide solutions. We have therefore initiated the Inspiration Challenge to empower like-minded innovators to tackle these big issues together with us using the power of technology and create a better world for all," said Head of the OPPO Research Institute.
During OPPO Inspiration Challenge last year, 536 proposals were collected from innovators around the world aimed at tackling key challenges in Accessible Technology and Digital health OPPO has since worked with 18 of these teams to further implement their proposals and has brought some of them to global platforms such as OPPO INNO DAY 2022 and MWC 2023.
As health, accessibility, and environmental protection being the key focuses for society, it important to drive progress in these key areas through innovative technology. 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge will focus on supporting technology professionals around the world to develop innovative solutions for two categories: Inspiration for People- which seeks innovative solutions for digital health and accessible technology, including health algorithms, sensor innovations, digital health monitoring products, assistive technologies, and elderly-focused technology; and Inspiration for the Planet,- which seeks innovative solutions for environmental protection and low-carbon development in consumer electronics.
By working together, OPPO hopes these innovations can create a positive impact, and encourage greater awareness of the issues that affect global communities.
Samsung has again claimed its top position in Q1 2023 with a 22 percent market share in global smartphone shipments. The South Korean tech giant sold 60.6 million units in Q1 2023. Once again, powerful and innovative devices were the sources behind the success, of note the flagship S-Series and the “awesome” A-Series.
The company success was driven by numerous factors, including robust supply chain management and a healthy supply-demand balance. Moreover, the Galaxy S23 series sales increased considerably in some regions, which also played a part in Samsung success.
Additionally, the company was the forerunner in the mid-range segment with its Awesome Galaxy A-Series, which provide flagship performance at an affordable price.
At the onset of COVID-19, smartphone brands globally have seen a downturn in shipments, with rising costs higher prices depleting demand. The global smartphone market has been experiencing a slow decline for the past 5 years. However, Samsung was the only leading vendor to achieve a quarter-on-quarter recovery, reclaiming the top market share, according to research conducted by global market research firm Canalys.
This is testament to Samsung unwavering commitment to staying relevant amongst its customers with innovation & brilliance.
Samsung has brought Galaxy A04e to Bangladesh – a beautiful device with an array of outstanding features like a 5,000mAh battery, RAM Plus, an immersive display, and robust cameras to capture stunning shots. Samsung Galaxy A04e will be available at BDT 12,999.
The reflective design of Galaxy A04e emanates a unique pastel luster that will help users state their style statement prominently & uniquely. It available in Black, Light Blue, and Copper. The beautiful device has a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display, and the HD+ technology will provide sharp, crisp, and clear content. In addition, it is powered by a robust 5,000mAh battery. A combination of the immersive display with HD+ technology and a powerful battery will enhance the user entertainment and fun levels.
Galaxy A04e can intelligently read the phone usage pattern and provide extra virtual RAM of up to 4GB allowing users to multitask smoothly. The device features an Octa-core processor and up to 7GB (3GB+4GB with RAM Plus) RAM for fast and efficient performance. In addition, it comes with a storage of 32GB that can be extended up to 1TB with a microSD card.
Samsung Galaxy A04e features a 13MP primary lens and a 2MP depth camera. The 2MP Depth Camera will adjust the depth of field in each photo and blur any background to provide high-quality portrait shots. Both of these cameras will make every precious moment stand out. In addition, the device comes with a 5MP Front Camera to capture stunning selfies.
Regarding the launch of Galaxy A04e, Md. Muyeedur Rahman, Head of MX Business, Samsung Bangladesh, said, “We are pleased and excited to bring Galaxy A04e to Bangladesh as we want everyone to enjoy a beautiful device with outstanding features at a good price. Enhancing the usage of smartphones nationwide can help us to move forward with the vision of Smart Bangladesh. We believe Galaxy A04e will heighten people lifestyles and entertainment level.”
Youth-favorite smartphone brand realme has launched a new variant of C33 from its champion series – realme C33 with 4GB RAM/128GB ROM. The beautiful and stylish device features an 8.3mm Ultra Slim Boundless Sea Design.
The slim design and the easy grip will let users conveniently access the Fast Side Fingerprint Sensor. One of the amazing aspects of the design is its dynamic visual light effect which makes realme C33 look beautiful from various angles. In addition, the stylish realme C33 comes in two colors – Aqua Blue for someone who likes fun designs and Night Sea for those who prefer classic designs. realme C33 is equipped with a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD Display, which delivers a premium viewing experience along with a crystal clear HD resolution and a smooth refresh rate.
The device features a 50MP rear camera that can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps and a 5MP selfie camera which will shoot 720p videos at 30fps. The cameras will let the users capture crystal-clear shots. In addition, the CHDR algorithm technology allows users to capture vivid and clear pictures in detail, even in broad daylight.
realme C33 comes with a robust battery of 5,000mAh. The powerful battery lets users use the device throughout the day without worrying about plug-ins. It also comes with a standby facility for up to 37 days. The robust battery will help users to enjoy 36.7 hours of talk time, 84.7 hours of nonstop music, and up to 14 hours of video streaming on a single charge. The device will even last up to 43.6 hours with only a 5 percent charge.
The new variant of realme C33 with 4GB RAM/128GB ROM is available at BDT 15,999 only.