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OPPO Introduces the Apple Watch… Wait
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Doubt it. They didn't sue Xiaomi for their Mi Watch.I wish Apple the best in their lawsuit.
Most keep saying how this is an ‘exact’ copy of the Apple Watch, first of all, it’s not if members would take the time to see the differences. (But shape wise, it’s vastly similar.)
Second of all, it’s not like Oppo has the ‘upper hand’ on Apple, they don’t really have branding in northern America at all.
The Apple Watch is the leader in the smart watch segment, but they have the branding behind the product. Some of these Chinese manufacturers have been copying Apple for years, but it doesn’t really sway the consumer in that regard.
Second of all, it’s not like Oppo has the ‘upper hand’ on Apple, they don’t really have branding in northern America at all.
The Apple Watch is the leader in the smart watch segment, but they have the branding behind the product. Some of these Chinese manufacturers have been copying Apple for years, but it doesn’t really sway the consumer in that regard.
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does any android manufacturer? Lol.
this is great because we finally have an aesthetic and functional competitor to the Apple Watch! Should Oppos sales become significant ...
We’ll see great performance increases every year of the Watch by Apple and no more “s” series updates.
Bolded: They won’t. Oppo has no grounds in Northern America. Think about it for a minute, let’s say Oppo copied the Apple Watch on every facet, how many consumers would actually even know anything about their branding, it’s android-based and they’ve zero marketing. This product will fade with no following behind it.
Look at the stage, and the style of the presentation in the background.
I'm surprised the guy didn't wear a turtle neck to complete the look.
I'm surprised the guy didn't wear a turtle neck to complete the look.
Sarcasm?
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IP isn’t highly regarded nor protected there.
To be fair, we see and hear the exact same sort of thing from some Apple fans - for them, anything the company does is golden, and criticism is heresy.
People need to call a spade a spade, regardless of the source. If something is good, praise it; if something is bad, condemn it; and if something is a blatant copy (as this OPPO Watch is) - mock it mercilessly. 😁
No, they don't. I read that China has a law that says if you copy a device, it has to have some subtle feature different than the original in order for the producer to not be fined and put out of business.
They can literally copy *anything* as long as there is one subtle difference. Two buttons was apparently enough. It drives IP owners crazy I'd bet, but it is their law.
EDIT: Oh, they don't have the spinning crown. Case closed. It's perfectly legal. In China...
That you know you mean? The limited battery/usagetime, the lack of fm radio? Coverage/antenna-issues?
the question is: should it happen?
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But I like the cardboardIt looks more like a shrunken Galaxy S6.
At least OPPO made their leather band look like leather and not compressed cardboard like Apple.
While I don’t condone what is happening with duplication of other companies IP, this YouTube video helps explain the difference between western and eastern mindsets when it comes to innovation:
I’m starting a kickstarter. Stick-on crowns for oppo watches. It doesn’t do anything but you can spin it to your heart’s content.
Totally agree. I feel Apple needs competition in all areas of their ecosystem to keep them on their toes.
They meant to say “forged signature design.”
Ok I see it’s pointless arguing with you. Have a good day.
I may be too oldschool, had my swiss watch when the lcd watch came and went, still have (the same) when the apple wrist ipod came along, will still have it when it disappears.. over 40 years old, the best investment I ever made..
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Nop, no crown, better design of display.. I like it..
I love that title
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and the OS is an exact replica of watchOS. no deny in that.
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how is the design of the display any better... it even has got it's own chin, they're just too ashamed to show it
and the OS is an exact replica of watchOS. no deny in that.
If you where arguing you would answer a question, perhaps we learn something oh wiseone..