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Early reviews of the OnePlus Watch show overwhelming disappointment at OnePlus' debut smartwatch

OnePlus released the US$159 OnePlus Watch a while ago. Sadly, though, the watch looks set to be a colossal flop, with reviews consistently panning it for its inability to be good at being, well, a smartwatch at the very least.

Ricci Rox, Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:16:00 +0200

OnePlus announces a new 9R launch. (Source: Weibo)

OnePlus announces a Chinese launch for the 9R in April 2021

The OnePlus 9R was originally presented as a "gaming" alternative variant of the OEM's latest flagship Android smartphone series that was exclusive to India. However, the company has now announced that it is to be available in Chi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:48:00 +0200

Some OnePlus 9 Pro handsets suffer from overheating issues. (Image source: Izzy Jiang)

OnePlus 9 Pro owners complain of crippling overheating issues

The OnePlus 9 Pro has been shipping to people for about a week now, following its elaborate launch and extended marketing campaign. There are already countless complaints from people about their OnePlus 9 Pro handsets overheating,...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0200

Most affordable OnePlus 9 Pro is nowhere to be found yet as of early April 2021

OneMore Delay: 8/128 GB OnePlus 9 Pro not available yet

Although the brand-new OnePlus 9 Pro flagship is available for purchase from multiple retailers, only the ~US$1,000 model with 12/256 GB of memory/storage can be ordered right now. The version with 8/128 GB is nowhere to be found ...

Codrut Nistor, Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:12:00 +0200

OnePlus updates the 9 and 9 Pro with camera improvements and March 2021 security patches

OnePlus has just launched the 9 series of flagship phones. Despite this, it has felt the need to push a software update to the 2 devices already with tweaks for their Hasselblad-branded cameras.

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:47:00 +0200

The OnePlus 9 Pro also charges wirelessly at up to 50 watts thanks to two battery cells

OnePlus 9 Pro: This is how fast the new smartphone charges

With the OnePlus 9 Pro, the manufacturer has made a great effort to ensure that the battery is quickly full again. It's even supposed to be recharged super fast wirelessly now. We took a look at whether this is true.

Florian Schmitt, Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:45:00 +0200

The Tilt Shift effect in the OnePlus 9 Pro needs a bit of practice, but it can then create nice miniature effects and guide the viewer's focus.

Tilt Shift: We tested the OnePlus 9 Pro's new photo mode

Not only has the camera of the OnePlus 9 series been optimized in cooperation with Hasselblad, but a new mode has also been added: Tilt Shift. We took a look at what you can do with it.

Florian Schmitt, Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:42:00 +0200

OnePlus 9 sales start in China. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 9 series makes ~US$46 million in 10 seconds on its Chinese-market release

OnePlus has contributed to what is already an action-packed day for the mobile device market by releasing its new 9 flagship series in China. It has announced that the 2 phones combined raked in 300 million yuan (nearly US$46 mill...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:54:00 +0200

OnePlus 9 series: Verizon announces the phones' certification for its 5G network

The flagship OnePlus 9 series initially encountered a stumbling block on its launch in the US market: it was not compatible with Verizon's 5G service. However, the new Android phones now have a better shot at attracting those who ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 27 Mar 2021 17:41:00 +0100

The S20 FE is on its way to India. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches the Galaxy S20 FE 5G with the Snapdragon 865 SoC in India

Samsung has announced that sales of the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (or FE) in the Indian market are about to begin. Then again, those wondering why as the OEM has already done so may be interested to know that it means the Snapdragon ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:52:00 +0100

The OnePlus 9 Pro has survived JerryRigEverything's durability test (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

The OnePlus 9 Pro survives gruelling durability test despite its dual-cell battery design

The OnePlus 9 Pro, which OnePlus unveiled yesterday, has already been put through JerryRigEverything's durability test. Unsurprisingly, OnePlus' latest flagship smartphone passes with flying colours, even with its dual-cell batter...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:39:00 +0100

The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are now official. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 officially announced, but first reviews indicate the Hasselblad co-branding is more in letter than in spirit

OnePlus has officially announced its premium lineup of smartphones this year — the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. With the 9 and 9 Pro, OnePlus is now firmly in flagship territory. The company hyped its Hasselblad partnership qu...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:56:00 +0100

OnePlus launches the OnePlus 9R as a throwback to its earlier value-oriented performance devices

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro hours ago. Completing the OnePlus 9 series, however, is the OnePlus 9R, a performance-oriented, bang-for-buck device exclusive to the Indian market.

Ricci Rox, Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:52:00 +0100

New launch, new Watch. (Source: OnePlus)

The first-gen OnePlus Watch comes with a round display, "two-week" battery and a special Cobalt edition

OnePlus has formally introduced its inaugural smartwatch alongside its new 9-series flagships. The wearable has a round case made of "surgical-grade" stainless steel, or a special alloy in its limited-edition Cobalt version. The O...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:35:00 +0100

OxygenOS 11 with Android 11 has finally reached the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 7 and 7T series finally receive Android 11 and OxygenOS 11 updates

OnePlus has finally started rolling out OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 to the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series. All OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro handsets should receive OnePlus' latest OS within the next...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:33:00 +0100

The OnePlus Watch will be available in at least two colours. (Image source: Ishan Agarwal)

OnePlus Watch: European price and new render images leaked in two colour options

OnePlus will present the OnePlus Watch tomorrow as part of its OnePlus 9 series launch event. An initial render of the OnePlus Watch arrived last week, but now several images of both colour options have leaked, along with its prop...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:55:00 +0100

The 8T in its Lunar colorway. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 8T's OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update contains the March 2021 security patch

The OnePlus 8T will be superseded by the new flagship 9 series soon; however, its new official public Android betas might help keep it relevant for some time to come. The latest one contains a bunch of bug-fixes, and also upgrades...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:16:00 +0100

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G's successor in renders. (Source: Voice)

Potentially named the OnePlus Nord N20, details of the OnePlus Nord N10's successor surface

OnePlus released the OnePlus Nord N10 5G towards the end of last year, and the company is now set to deliver a successor. Expectant fans may be disappointed, however, as information about the upcoming mid-range devices paints an i...

Ricci Rox, Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:09:00 +0100

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro complete specs revealed by T-Mobile ahead of March 23 launch

Complete specifications of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are now listed on T-Mobile just ahead of their March 23 launch. The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro feature a near-identical spec sheet with the primary differences being with...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:54:00 +0100

OnePlus teases its first-gen Watch. (Source: Twitter)

The OnePlus Watch supports over 110 workout modes

OnePlus is due to launch its first-gen smartwatch along with its new flagship phones on March 23, 2021. The OEM's CEO, Pete Lau, has just confirmed that it has "more than 110 work-out modes", which, apparently, range from walking ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:42:00 +0100

The OnePlus Watch looks a fair bit like Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active 2. (Image source: OnePlus via Unbox Therapy)

The first OnePlus Watch marketing render arrives, and its looks like the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

The OnePlus Watch is one of the most anticipated smartwatches of 2021, having been in development for years. After months of leaks, rumours and teasers, Unbox Therapy has revealed the first OnePlus Watch marketing render. It looks...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 19 Mar 2021 20:15:00 +0100

The OnePlus Warp Charger 50 Wireless Charger can recharge the OnePlus 9 Pro in under an hour. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger will feature several improvements over the 30 W version

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 9 Pro supports Warp Charge Wireless 50, its next-generation of wireless charging. According to the company, the new standard will recharge the OnePlus 9 Pro within 43 minutes. The new Warp Ch...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 19 Mar 2021 01:07:00 +0100

The OnePlus 9R is set to be a reasonably-priced gaming smartphone for the Indian market. (Image via OnePlus)

OnePlus confirms OnePlus 9R, an affordable gaming smartphone targeted squarely at India

In an interview with News18, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the OnePlus 9R, an "affordable" gaming smartphone, will launch in India alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Lau stated that the 9R will be similar to the OneP...

Sam Medley, Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:11:00 +0100

H2OS is reportedly no more. (Source: OnePlus)

Update | OnePlus is reportedly switching from HydrogenOS to ColorOS in China

OxygenOS (OOS) is OnePlus' well-received Android-based ROM for the global units of its phones. It has a Chinese-market counterpart called HydrogenOS (H2OS). However, the OEM has reportedly informed its users that it is to be disco...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0100

The OnePlus Watch may run the same OS as the OnePlus Band. (Image source: OnePlus)

Pete Lau confirms that the OnePlus Watch will not run Wear OS

Pete Lau has confirmed that the OnePlus Watch will not run Wear OS, despite offering hints to the contrary last year. Instead, OnePlus has based its first smartwatch on RTOS, apparently because it provides a smooth and reliable ex...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:26:00 +0100

The OnePlus 9 Pro will be available in Morning Mist, among other colours. (Image source: Pete Lau)

The OnePlus 9 Pro's Fluid Display 2.0 receives an A+ from DisplayMate as LTPO panel with a variable refresh rate is confirmed

OnePlus has already revealed that DisplayMate has awarded the OnePlus 9 Pro's display an A+, the highest rating that the company bestows. OnePlus has teased that the OnePlus 9 Pro has an LTPO display too, which it calls Fluid Disp...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:47:00 +0100

A OnePlus blind box might be available soon. (Source: Twitter)

Update | The OnePlus 9 series can be purchased early through a German carrier

The hotly-anticipated OnePlus 9 series is still days from launch at this point (March 15, 2021). However, an electronics leaker claims that some consumers in Europe may be able to buy it early, albeit in blind box form. It apparen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:57:00 +0100

The 8T has its first Open Beta. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus announces an Open Beta Android update program for the 8T

OnePlus will replace the 8T as its newest flagship soon. However, the OEM has news for those who would prefer to stick with the phone: it is now part of the Open Beta project at the company. This channel of new Android updates mig...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:25:00 +0100

A second-gen Warp Wireless Charger may be on the way. (Source: OnePlus)

Rumor | The OnePlus 9 Pro will debut with 50W wireless charging

OnePlus’ upcoming top-end smartphone is now known to have new rear cameras tuned by Hasselblad. A new tip asserts the OEM has not forgotten the rest of its premium aspects either: its wireless charging is allegedly boosted all the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:23:00 +0100

The OnePlus Watch may arrive later this month as two models. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus confirms that the OnePlus Watch will launch on March 23; 120 Hz display and LPDDR5 RAM for the OnePlus 9 series

The OnePlus Watch is official, and OnePlus will be launching it on March 23. The company has offered the briefest of teasers so far, but it has provided even more details about the OnePlus 9 series.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:33:00 +0100

The OnePlus Watch may arrive this month alongside the OnePlus 9 series. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Watch surfaces at Malaysian regulation authority ahead of its anticipated March 23 release

OnePlus may have only teased the OnePlus 9 Pro so far, but it is no secret that it is working on a smartwatch too. Now, the so-called OnePlus Watch has passed through SIRIM, the Malaysian regulation authority.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:12:00 +0100

MKBHD has already got his hands on the OnePlus 9 Pro and has offered a look at its Pro camera mode. (Image source: MKBHD)

OnePlus showcases OnePlus 9 Pro camera samples as OnePlus 9 series marketing images leak

OnePlus has unveiled yet more camera specifications about the OnePlus 9 series. However, leaked marketing renders suggest that OnePlus has used a plastic frame on the OnePlus 9. The OnePlus 9 will have a flat display though, unlik...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:49:00 +0100

The alleged black OnePlus 9 Pro in the wild. (Source: Instagram)

OnePlus hypes its new camera tech again as the Stellar Black version of the 9 Pro leaks out

OnePlus has now confirmed that its 9 series will launch in conjunction with Hasselblad. It has just posted a new YouTube clip starring a representative of this brand with new hints as to what their co-developed cameras can do. Mea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:46:00 +0100

The OnePlus 9 Pro will utilise a Sony IMX789 as its main camera. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 9 Pro camera details confirm new primary, ultra-wide-angle and telephoto cameras but the same selfie camera as the OnePlus 8 Pro; OnePlus 9 series will have WARP chargers in the box

OnePlus may have revealed a few details about the OnePlus 9 Pro's cameras, but a new leak has revealed all the cameras that the device has. The Sony IMX766 will be joining the IMX789 in the upcoming flagship as will the Sony IMX47...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:45:00 +0100

The alleged Spigen OnePlus 9 case leak. (Source: MySmartPrice)

OnePlus 9 series: a case-maker allegedly confirms product names for all three phones ahead of their launch

The accessories company Spigen has reportedly updated its OnePlus-compatible range with listings for the three devices thought to comprise an upcoming flagship series. According to this leak, they are the 9, 9 Pro - and 9E, despit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 06 Mar 2021 22:58:00 +0100

OxygenOS 11 is finally here for the OnePlus Nord

Stable Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update now rolling out for the OnePlus Nord

OnePlus has finally released the stable OxygenOS 11 update for the OnePlus Nord. Some of its features include a new UI, gallery, Ambient Display features, and more. Only a few users will receive it initially starting today (March ...

Anil Satyanarayana, Mon, 01 Mar 2021 21:08:00 +0100

OnePlus 9R could be the mystery third OnePlus 9 series smartphone

OnePlus 9R could be the third device that will be launched alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro

A new leak speculates that the OnePlus 9E/OnePlus 9 Lite could actually be called the OnePlus 9R. Renowned leaker Evan Blass seems to have dug up the OnePlus 9R moniker from the device's firmware. It is expected to serve as a chea...

Anil Satyanarayana, Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:44:00 +0100

We have learned about several OnePlus 9 specs via a new leak

Key OnePlus 9 specifications highlighted via leaked AIDA64 screenshots

A new leak from Twitter has shed some light on several OnePlus 9 specs. The smartphone will feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ screen clocked at 120Hz, a 4,500mAh battery, 48MP and 12MP camera sensors and more. It is also expected to support...

Anil Satyanarayana, Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:34:00 +0100

Some key OnePlus 9 Pro display specs have been revealed

OnePlus 9 Pro tipped to feature an LTPO display

A new leak from Max Jambor says that the OnePlus 9 Pro will come with an LTPO display. Therefore, its 1440p 120Hz AMOLED screen could likely support dynamic refresh-rate adjustment. There is no word about the OnePlus 9 series rele...

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:15:00 +0100

OnePlus' new in-bezel selfie camera. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OnePlus patents a selfie camera small enough to fit in a modern smartphone's bezel

The race to the perfectly edge-to-edge mobile device screen has most recently culminated in the under-display selfie camera. However, it now seems OnePlus has developed an alternative: a super-slim bezel that incorporates a front-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:58:00 +0100

OnePlus' 2019 flagships have a new Android 11-based beta. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 7 Pro and 7T Pro get Always-on Displays via their latest betas

OnePlus has announced the roll-out of OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series. This advance preview of the latest software for these flagships is the one that introduces Always-on ambient displays, albeit only for ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:24:00 +0100

The OnePlus Nord N100 is a well-equipped smartphone for under 200 Euros (~$241). But there's strong competition...

Nord N100: Is the cheapest smartphone from OnePlus cheap enough?

90 Hz display, large battery, fast charging, stereo speakers: The OnePlus Nord N100 has a lot to offer. Nevertheless, OnePlus fans might be disappointed by the 200-Euro (~$241) smartphone...

Florian Schmitt, Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:05:00 +0100

Part of the alleged new OnePlus Camera UI. (Source: XDA)

Rumor | The OnePlus 9 series' cameras will be capable of Moon Mode, Tilt-Shift, Hyperlapse and more

XDA contributors claim to have found code in the latest version of the OnePlus camera app for new features that are likely to launch alongside the upcoming 9 flagship series. They include distinctly pro-sounding abilities includin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:38:00 +0100

The OnePlus Watch could still look like this. (Source: OPPO)

OnePlus Watch: a new certification hints at 2 very different versions of the same upcoming wearable

The OnePlus Watch is coming to India, according to a new regulatory certification posted by a well-known tipster. It has been presumed that this wearable would have a round face; however, the new registration specifies 2 variants ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:55:00 +0100

Carl Pei announces his new brand's launch date, holds an M1 MacBook Air giveaway to celebrate

Carl Pei is well known as the co-founder of the successful smartphone brand OnePlus. However, he has since left this company with plans to start another. It will launch on January 27, 2021; in the meantime, Pei has tweeted that he...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:17:00 +0100

A new 800-series Snapdragon SoC is expected from Qualcomm. (Image source: Qualcomm/Inceptive Mind)

Possible Snapdragon 870 in Vivo V2045 smartphone shows up to +18% performance gains over Snapdragon 865 in Geekbench and holds up well against Snapdragon 888

A possible Snapdragon 870 processor has been spotted on Geekbench as part of a Vivo V2045 device. The recorded single-core and multi-core scores reveal decent gains of up to +18% over the Snapdragon 865. The “Snapdragon 870”, whic...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:57:00 +0100

The prospect of OnePlus x Leica flagship cameras may be DOA. (Source: OnePlus, Leica)

No Leica partnership for the OnePlus 9, says influential leaker

Recently, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau made a public commitment to improved cameras in the upcoming 9 flagship series, thereby fanning rumors that these phones would launch with Huawei-esque Leica co-branding. However, a reliable tipster ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 09 Jan 2021 19:26:00 +0100

OnePlus issues a fix for the 8T's new video-stalling issue

OnePlus last updated its premium 8T smartphone on December 29, 2020. However, this version of OxygenOS caused a strange issue in which videos on the device would pause out of nowhere. The OEM has just re-released the same update t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:47:00 +0100

OnePlus' low-cost Nord N10 5G and Nord N100 are now available for sale in North America

OnePlus Nord N10 5G and Nord N100 launched in the United States for US$299 and US$179, respectively

OnePlus has made its newest batch of affordable smartphones available in the United States and Canada. The OnePlus Nord N10 5G will retail for US$299 and the OnePlus Nord N100 for US$179. Both phones can be purchased via T-Mobile ...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:08:00 +0100

OnePlus Band price, specs, design, and launch date leaked as the company starts officially teasing the upcoming fitness tracker

OnePlus has started officially teasing its upcoming fitness tracker that will feature useful tools such as SpO2 blood saturation monitoring and real-time heart-rate tracker. The alleged OnePlus Band price in India and its launch d...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 05 Jan 2021 04:47:00 +0100

The OnePlus Nord, OnePlus 7, and OnePlus 7T will be the first to receive the OxygenOS 11 update

The OxygenOS 11 update is coming to the OnePlus Nord soon; OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T users may have to wait a bit longer

OnePlus has just posted an update about the status of its Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update. Registrations for the OxygenOS 11 open beta will open up next week for the OnePlus Nord. The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will follow su...

Anil Satyanarayana, Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:53:00 +0100

The OnePlus Band will have to take on the might of the Xiaomi Mi Band series. (Image source: Xiaomi - Mi Band 5)

OnePlus Band incoming to challenge the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 in the budget fitness tracker market

The OnePlus Band is seemingly in the works and should soon be ready to challenge the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 in the budget wearable sector. Rumors state that the OnePlus Band will be unleashed with a sub-US$40 price tag and may be launch...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 31 Dec 2020 06:56:00 +0100

OnePlus 9 5G prototype revealed in new set of live images. (Image source: PhoneArena)

OnePlus 9 5G live images and specs leaked: Snapdragon 888, 120 HZ refresh rate, and UltraShot branding on the camera bump

Live images and specs for a OnePlus 9 5G smartphone have been leaked. Apparently, the smartphone in question is a prototype model, so there could still be changes waiting ahead. This particular OnePlus 9 device comes with a Snapdr...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 12 Dec 2020 18:04:00 +0100

Carl Pei in his OnePlus days. (Source: YouTube)

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei makes progress with his new start-up

Carl Pei announced a decision to leave OnePlus, a smartphone OEM he helped set up, earlier in 2020. Now, he has reportedly attracted US$7 million in capital for his new business from various private investors. It is also apparentl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 11 Dec 2020 22:50:00 +0100

The 9 Pro might be water- and dust-resistant. (Source: Voice)

Rumor | The OnePlus 9 Pro will be IP68-certified, whereas the 9 and 9E will not

OnePlus is an OEM that has come to official ingress-protection ratings relatively late in its life cycle. However, it bowed to consumer pressure and provided the IP68 spec in its early-2020 flagship, the 8 Pro. Now, a reliable lea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:58:00 +0100

Newer devices on OxygenOS should get regular updates. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus reaffirms its commitment to regular software updates for its newer phones following a fan's worrying discovery

OnePlus has just added some of its newer devices to the Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) program. However, this has created confusion as the OEM originally left its new webpage on the subject on "quarterly security patches" fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:57:00 +0100

OnePlus prepares a new blind box for its Malaysian fans. (Source: Facebook)

The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition is coming to a new market in blind-box form

Good news, Malaysian fans of the latest OnePlus special-edition flagship phone: it's coming to your market! Then again, there are just 10 of them, and they are only found in blind boxes to be sold via Lazada. This promotional even...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:17:00 +0100

The OnePlus 9 Pro offers a mix of the OnePus 8 Pro and 8T's design. (Image Source: OnLeaks on Voice)

OnePlus 9 Pro renders indicate a mix of 8 Pro and 8T designs, slated for a March 2021 launch

New renders of the OnePlus 9 Pro indicate that the smartphone will feature a mix of the OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8T designs with a punch-hole selfie camera at the top-left corner and a curved display. The rear camera mount is now...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Sat, 21 Nov 2020 22:26:00 +0100

This may be the OnePlus 9's rear camera module. (Source: 91Mobiles)

The OnePlus 9 is now touted to have dual 48MP rear cameras

The rumor mill is already working through reports on OnePlus' next-gen flagship smartphones. One of them is thought to be called the 9, and is linked to renders showing triple rear cameras, two of which are much larger than the th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 21 Nov 2020 21:21:00 +0100

The 7T is at a good price right now. (Source: OnePlus)

Deal | Get US$250 off the T-Mobile OnePlus 7T for Black Friday

OnePlus has revealed its 2020 Black Friday deals for the US market. They include discounts on the flagship 8 and 8 Pro, as well as 40% off its latest wireless earphones. However, the best deal here may be the 7T, which can be had ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 18 Nov 2020 23:43:00 +0100

An early OnePlus Nord 2 leak purports to spill some important specs for the phone

The Nord is OnePlus' much-hyped contender in the 2020 upper-mid-range smartphone market. Now, a new report claims that it will get a second generation. It might run on a new Snapdragon 5G processor, have a high-refresh-rate displa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 16 Nov 2020 23:10:00 +0100

The OnePlus 8 series gets one more of these new AOD options. (Source: OnePlus)

The latest official version of Android 11 for the OnePlus 8 series unlocks Canvas on the phones

OnePlus introduced a range of new always-on display (AOD) options with OxygenOS 11 (this OEM's take on Android 11) on its late-2020 flagship, the 8T. Now, one of these, Canvas, is available to this phone's immediate forebears the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:53:00 +0100

The OnePlus Nord is all set to get a successor in the form of the OnePlus Nord SE

OnePlus Nord SE reportedly slated for Q1 2021 launch; will come with a 4,500mAh battery, support for 65W fast charging, and more

OnePlus is expected to release the low-cost OnePlus Nord SE sometime in March 2021. The smartphone is set to feature a 4,500mAh battery that supports fast charging at 65W. It will likely be released in India first, followed by the...

Anil Satyanarayana, Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:55:00 +0100

The OnePlus Watch is now expected to be based on the forthcoming Oppo Watch RX. (Image: Oppo via MyDrivers)

OnePlus Watch will skip Google's WearOS, design likely based on Oppo's forthcoming circular Watch RX

The eagerly anticipated OnePlus Watch is said to have dumped Google’s WearOS according to a reliable leaker. Instead it will run an unspecified operating system that is presumably a bespoke solution.

Sanjiv Sathiah, Mon, 09 Nov 2020 11:27:00 +0100

Fans have already been creating smartwatch concepts featuring Cyberpunk 2077 and Keanu Reeves. (Image source: Watchmaker/Zanderdia)

Leaked image of OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition straps gives hope that the smartwatch might be launched soon

An image showing the customized straps for a OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition wearable has leaked online, leading to speculation that the smartwatch could see the light of day soon. The OnePlus Watch was expected to ap...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 07 Nov 2020 14:02:00 +0100

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro have a left-hand side location for the selfie camera punch-hole. (Image source: OnePlus - edited)

OnePlus 9 model numbers and key specs leaked: Snapdragon 875-powered OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9 "Ultra" in the lineup

Model numbers and key specifications for the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and a potential OnePlus 9 “Ultra” have appeared online. Unsurprisingly the OnePlus 9 series of smartphones is expected to sport the cutting-edge Qualcomm Snapd...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 07 Nov 2020 11:56:00 +0100

An 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition teaser. (Source: Weibo)

The confirmed OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition has a launch date

OnePlus' CEO has reportedly affirmed via Weibo that the Cyberpunk 2077-themed special edition of the 8T premium smartphone will launch in China on November 2, 2020. Little is known about this device, except the obvious point that ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 31 Oct 2020 23:28:00 +0100

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