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OnePlus unveils Nord 2 5G
Device will be available from July 28
Saf Malik
July 22, 2021
Device Review: OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Solid mid-ranger finds its place amongst competition 4.5/5
Saf Malik
July 15, 2021
OnePlus Watch available for preorder tomorrow
General sale will begin April 30
Saf Malik
April 13, 2021
Device review: OnePlus 9 Pro
The perfect Android alternative 4/5
Devices
April 1, 2021
OnePlus launches 9 Series flagship and first-ever smartwatch
Latest flagship will be available to pre-order from 15:30 today with open sales beginning on March 31
Saf Malik
March 23, 2021
OnePlus launches flagship OnePlus 8T smartphone
The OnePlus 8T is available to pre-order today
Saf Malik
October 14, 2020
#ShotonOnePlus: win prizes for your best OnePlus pics
Fresh off the release of OnePlus Nord, the manufacturer is bringing back its #ShotonOnePlus competition. OnePlus users with a keen photographic eye can submit their best snaps on Twitter, Instagram or OnePlus’ community forum with the aforementioned hashtag to be in with a chance of winning a pair of the new OnePlus Buds and a […]
Devices
August 12, 2020
OnePlus reveals full specs for Nord mid-ranger
Snapdragon 765G and 90Hz display, £379 and £469 variants OnePlus has confirmed the full specifications of its Nord mid-range device, as well as an August 4 UK launch date. The manufacturer had teased the device over the past few weeks, including showing off a model in an interview between co-founder Carl Pei and tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee. Today, OnePlus […]
General
July 22, 2020
OnePlus confirms Nord range of affordable smartphones with July launch event
Device range to launch in Europe and India OnePlus has confirmed that its new line of cheaper smartphones will be called OnePlus Nord. The manufacturer made the announcement in a video on its oneplus.nord Instagram page. The Nord phones will be OnePlus’ first cheaper device since the original OnePlus One. “We are immensely proud of our flagship […]
General
July 1, 2020
OnePlus: Is the Flagship Killer Brand Following Apple’s Selling Strategy?
When you compare Apple to OnePlus, you’ll see that one plus is relatively new. Despite recently entering the mobile market, OnePlus has made rapid progress in the smartphone industry. They were able to release quality smartphones at an affordable price. Their company motto “Never Settle” shows that smartphone companies should strive to improve and that […]
General
April 22, 2020
OnePlus launches 8 series with two 5G smartphones
Three will be ranging both handsets from later this month OnePlus has launched its OnePlus 8 series with both smartphones confirmed as 5G compatible. The Chinese vendor launched the series on April 14 with the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro to be released on April 21. Prices start from £599 for the OnePlus 8 […]
Devices
April 16, 2020
CES 2020: OnePlus announces McLaren inspired Concept One device
Concept One uses electrochromic glass to ‘hide’ rear camera OnePlus unveiled their first-ever concept phone, the OnePlus Concept One at CES 2020 in collaboration with supercar manufacturer McLaren. The phone features a disappearing camera that uses electrochromic glass to ‘hide’ the rear camera lens and a design heavily inspired by the McLaren 720S supercar. The […]
Devices
January 8, 2020
OnePlus announce new flagship 7T Pro
The 7T Pro and 7T Pro McLaren edition will be available from 5 November Global mobile technology company OnePlus announced the launch of its flagship 7T series. The OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren edition were unveiled at the Chinese company’s launch yesterday. Both phones aim to be a competitive and cheaper alternative […]
Devices
October 11, 2019
OnePlus updates trade-in scheme to boost OnePlus 7 series sales
OnePlus launched the OnePlus 7 series last month OnePlus has updated its trade-in programme in a bid to encourage consumers to trade-in their old smartphones for the OnePlus 7 series. The trade-in scheme starts today (July 2) and runs until August 15, where consumers can get an extra £40 in addition to the trade-in value […]
Devices
July 3, 2019
How To Install Xposed Framework on Oneplus 6T
Xposed framework is a framework for android phone which enables you to apply tweaks and modifications to your rooted android phone. It has a large community of developers who have released various tweaks to improve the Android experience. In this article, we are going to show you how to install the Xposed framework on Oneplus […]
Opinion
May 22, 2019
OnePlus strikes ranging partnership with Three
OnePlus smartphones will be ranged across all four major operators OnePlus smartphones will be sold in Three stores in the UK, the vendor announced today (May 10). Both firms are yet to confirm which smartphones will be ranged but the Chinese manufacturer will be unveiling the OnePlus 7 next week (May 14). Three completes a […]
Devices
May 12, 2019
EE first to sell OnePlus 5G smartphone next year
EE is currently trialling live 5G in Canary Wharf, and parts of East London. The operator built 350 new network sites in 2018 The UK’s largest operator, EE, will be the first network in the world to sell the OnePlus 5G smartphone next year. This was confirmed today by OnePlus (Dec 5) at the Qualcomm Summit […]
Manny Pham
December 6, 2018
OnePlus 6T hits the stores
The Chinese manufacturer has already sold 800 in the UK after holding a private event for its community forum members The OnePlus 6t has hit the shelves this morning following its announcement a week ago. O2, EE and Vodafone will be the UK networks retailing the device with plans starting from £20, £42 and £39 […]
What Mobile
November 9, 2018
OnePlus 6 Review, Specs & Features
After an extraordinary 2017 for the brand, OnePlus returns this year with a new smartphone, the OnePlus 6, less surprising, but always with the same desire: to offer the best smartphone possible at a suitable price. After the OnePlus 5 and 5 T that stood up to customer’s expectations, the Chinese manufacturers had to prove […]
Sean Frederick
August 31, 2018
OnePlus 6- Review – Putting the ‘Plus’ into OnePlus and is a real crowd pleaser
Its latest device has put the ‘plus’ into OnePlus and is a real crowd pleaser [et_social_share] Five years ago, would you know who or what a OnePlus was? I certainly wouldn’t. Yet, thanks to a loyal fan base and a message that premium features don’t always come at a high price, OnePlus is quickly becoming […]
What Mobile
August 22, 2018
OnePlus 5 Could be Getting Android 8.0 Oreo
OnePlus 5 is currently getting tested using the latest Android Oreo operating system, after appearing on benchmark website GeekBench. Owners of a OnePlus 5 will be aware that the handset runs on Android 7.1.1, however a posting on GeekBench suggests this could be about to change. The company has been busy testing a closed version […]
Thomas Wellburn
September 27, 2017
Limited Edition OnePlus 5 Announced Alongside Accessories
OnePlus has partnered with world-renowned fashion designer Charles de Castelbajac on a newly designed version of the OnePlus 5, alongside other fashion accessories. Castelbajac has worked with several high-profile celebrity figures including Madonna and M.I.A. The designer was with OnePlus in Paris to promote the launch of a OnePlus ‘Callection’, a new fashion line in […]
Thomas Wellburn
September 20, 2017
OnePlus 5 Australian Soft Launch Starting TODAY
The OnePlus Australian soft launch has officially gone live today, allowing those down under to finally get their hands on the latest OnePlus 5 flagship. Those looking for information regarding the handset can check the information below, announced last week on the forum. All devices purchased during the soft launch come with a standard two […]
Thomas Wellburn
August 29, 2017
OnePlus 5 Australian Release Date Revealed
OnePlus staff member Steven G announced on the forum that sales for the OnePlus 5 will open on Tuesday, August 29th at 10am AEST. Pricing for the handset will be as follows: 6GB RAM + 64GB Storage version $599 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage version $699 Colour choices available will be Midnight Black and Slate […]
Thomas Wellburn
August 24, 2017
OnePlus 5 Is Finally Coming To Australia
OnePlus CEO Carl Pei has today confirmed that the company’s latest handset, the OnePlus 5, will be available in Australia through a soft launch program. The announcement was given in true OnePlus fashion, using the official forum as a direct medium of contact. The company still primarily communicates with its fans via the forum and […]
General
August 3, 2017
Why I Can’t Take Good Pictures With the OnePlus 5
The OnePlus 5 is a great handset with a solid shooter but for some reason, I can’t stop taking pictures of my own finger… I’m having a lot of fun reviewing the OnePlus 5 right now, but I’ve also noticed a couple of problems which seem to effect the camera. Maybe it’s because I’m left handed… but I […]
Opinion
August 2, 2017
OnePlus 5 Announced With Snapdragon 835 and 8GB RAM
Today, OnePlus took wraps off its latest handset, the flagship killing OnePlus 5, featuring the latest Qualcomm processor and 8GB RAM. In terms of design, it takes on a style very similar to the iPhone 7 Plus. A dual-camera array is tucked into the top left, while the back is finished in a simple one-piece […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 20, 2017
Join in GearBest 3rd Anniversary to win a OnePlus 3T
GearBest 3rd Anniversary deals will include a bunch of exclusive offers and prize draws, plus the opportunity to win a OnePlus 3T. Chinese e-commerce retailer and What Mobile partner GearBest will soon be celebrating the company’s 3rd anniversary. An official event kicks off on March 18th to commemorate the occasion and will include an after-party […]
Thomas Wellburn
March 6, 2017
Win a OnePlus 3 in O2 code-cracking competition
O2 has today launched a code-cracking competition where participants could have a chance to win a brand new OnePlus 3 handset. The contest will happen over four days, with customers needing to decrypt a series of illusive codes dotted around London. The first will appear on an O2 billboard opposite the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch. Once […]
Devices
October 18, 2016
OnePlus 3 to be stocked exclusively by O2 in UK
O2 has become the first mobile network in the UK to stock the flagship killing OnePlus 3 handset. The device will go on sale September 29th 2016 through the O2 Refresh tariff, starting at £28 per month. This plan will get the user 500 minutes, unlimited texts and 500mb data. There is no upfront cost […]
Devices
September 27, 2016
OnePlus One explodes in India while charging
OnePlus One explodes after Twitter user Deepak Gosain left the device on overnight to charge. It was only a matter of days ago when a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploded in China and now today, a OnePlus one has burst into flames as well. Twitter user Deepak Gosain shared images of the handset which he left on […]
Thomas Wellburn
August 26, 2016
OnePlus 3 survived 750 feet drop test
The OnePlus 3 survived a drop from an airplane at 750 feet. OnePlus are known for quirky marketing, and this is just further evidence of it. When you’re scanning the Internet for a new device you’ll look at endless articles, read over comparison sites, trawl through forums to hear about any weird kinks in your potential devices. […]
Manny Pham
August 9, 2016
Latest Podcast 05/08/16: Y U DO DIS OnePlus?
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Thomas Wellburn
August 5, 2016
OnePlus 3 mini rumours false says CEO
OnePlus 3 mini rumours were doing the rounds yesterday, only for OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei to shut down the rumours in a single tweet. A GFXBench mark result revealed specs that looked to be a OnePlus 3 mini in the works. The specs read out to be what seemed to be a OnePlus 3 mini, […]
Manny Pham
August 4, 2016
OnePlus 3 sales paused in Europe for a month
OnePlus 3 sales will cease for a month in Europe due to the overwhelming popularity of the new handset, to replenish stock. Apparently the OnePlus 3 is so popular the Chinese manufacturer is struggling to keep up with consumer demands – particularly in Europe. The OnePlus 3 saw the abolishment of the infamous invite system, to […]
Manny Pham
August 4, 2016
OnePlus X out of stock ‘forever’
Consumers have been receiving rather troubling emails recently, with the OnePlus X out of stock and indefinitely canned by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. With the fresh release of the excellent OnePlus 3, interest in the Chinese manufacturers products has once again peaked. If you can’t afford the £309 price for the new flagship handset (soon to […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 6, 2016
OnePlus 3 price increase due to Brexit
There will be a OnePlus 3 price increase as co-founder Carl Pei states the weakening of the Pound against the dollar, and the recent UK referendum result. Pei made the announcement through a blog post, stating a “downward trend for the Pound against the USD over the past two years.” The price point has always been […]
Manny Pham
July 5, 2016
OnePlus founder responds to screen criticism
OnePlus launched their latest device the OnePlus 3 last week, but it isn’t wasn’t all roses as OnePlus founder Carl Pei responded to display criticisms. In a Reddit Ask Me Anything, OnePlus founder Carl Pei revealed the new OnePlus 3 is sporting a Samsung Super AMOLED display. Now with that revelation you can expect deep […]
Manny Pham
June 22, 2016
Soft Gold OnePlus 3 not available until July
Those of you who tuned into the OnePlus 3 launch earlier this week will probably remember a pretty beautiful Soft Gold version being announced, aside from the regular colour variant. Currently on the OnePlus 3 store, there’s only the Graphite model available, with no mention of this elusive colour variant. It was momentarily available on […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 17, 2016
OnePlus will not be making any more low-end phones
The OnePlus 3 is finally out but don’t expect OnePlus to go any lower with the price. C0-founder Pete Lau confirms no more low-end devices will be made. Unfortunately this means we will not see a follow up to the OnePlus X. The OnePlus X has decent specs for a phone that only costs £189 and it […]
Manny Pham
June 15, 2016
Our OnePlus 3 VR launch was a disaster: here’s why
So the OnePlus 3 virtual reality launch has been and gone, but was it all that it was cracked up? Well actually, no. In our office at least, it was a bit of a disaster. We had our Samsung Gear VR ready to go, only to realise that the app doesn’t seem to play nicely […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 14, 2016
OnePlus 3 Launch: How to watch live
The OnePlus 3 launch is only 30 minutes away and it’s set to be a pretty pivotal experience, with the whole show streaming live in virtual reality. For those of you planning to watch the event, there’s a few things worth keeping in mind. Firstly, although it is a virtual reality event, there’s no obligation […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 14, 2016
OnePlus 3 leaked before official event
OnePlus will be unveiling the much anticipated budget high-end OnePlus 3 today, but it looks like they shouldn’t bother. OnePlus are working with Amazon to help shift their new device, understandable as OnePlus do not have the necessary e-commerce might, to fulfil demands (that’s why they had the archaic invite system in place). Well it […]
Manny Pham
June 14, 2016
We’re pretty sure this is the OnePlus 3
A mountain of promotional pictures have been leaked, revealing the OnePlus 3 in full glory. Next week we will see the unveiling of the much hyped OnePlus 3. The hype train is getting a copious amount of fuel, thanks to these leaked photos (below). The photos reveal the OnePlus 3 will indeed have an all-metal body […]
Manny Pham
June 9, 2016
OnePlus 3 images reveal all before launch
The OnePlus 3 will be announced on June 14th for us in the west, it’s over a week away which means there will be plenty of leaks like this until then. Previous leaks of the OnePlus 3 have only been renders with no real look at the final device. There was a really sketchy picture […]
Manny Pham
June 6, 2016
OnePlus 2 finally gets Marshmallow update
After a couple of months in beta, OxygenOS 3.0.2 will be rolling out on the OnePlus 2. It’s the upgrade to Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 you’ve been waiting for. OnePlus has confirmed the update through a blog post, stating OnePlus users should be receiving the over-the-air update, in the next 48 hours. The update is of course incremental with […]
Manny Pham
June 5, 2016
Amazon will be selling the OnePlus 3
OnePlus are starting off the hype train with a small teaser trailer, revealing Amazon will be selling the OnePlus 3. We’re 11 days away from the big unveiling so OnePlus has decided to treat us with a six second trailer that reveals nothing except that Amazon will be stocking the OnePlus 3 exclusively. OnePlus announced […]
Manny Pham
June 3, 2016
OnePlus evolves and ends invite system for OnePlus 3
In an official blog post OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei confirms you can get your hands on the OnePlus 3 without an invite. Finally. The OnePlus 3 will be announced on June 14th and you’ll be able to buy it then too. OnePlus will be announcing the OnePlus 3 through virtual reality – onboard a virtual space […]
Manny Pham
June 1, 2016
OnePlus 2 sold on Amazon UK with OnePlus 3 date confirmed
In what seems to be a clear out, OnePlus are now selling the OnePlus 2 through Amazon UK. The OnePlus 2 is a brilliant device, NFC or not, it did everything else at a great standard. While we can’t fault the device, we did have issues with OnePlus and their archaic invite system. To OnePlus’ credit the […]
Manny Pham
June 1, 2016
OnePlus 3 almost officially announced with specs and design
China’s regulatory body TENAA has revealed the design and specs for the OnePlus 3. Prior to a smartphone’s release we’re treated to tons of leaks and speculation before the predicted release date. China’s regulatory body TENAA has on display the specs sheet and official pictures of the OnePlus 3. This is as close to official as […]
Manny Pham
May 26, 2016
OnePlus 3 tipped for June 14 release
A OnePlus representative has reportedly revealed the launch date of the OnePlus 3 to a fan. The curious fan simply asked a question us journalists have been asking for the past few months, but with more luck and better timing. Here is the conversation. The OnePlus 3 is a one of the most anticipated devices of 2016 due […]
Manny Pham
May 25, 2016
OnePlus 3 confirmed for VR launch, with free VR headset
OnePlus will host the OnePlus 3 launch event in VR and will giveaway their new Loop VR headset. OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei made the announcement through a blog post, there will only be 30,000 Loop VR headsets available and the Samsung Gear VR competitor will only be available through the OnePlus website. It’s not entirely free as you’ll have […]
Manny Pham
May 23, 2016
OnePlus 3: rumours and leaks
The OnePlus 2 is getting on a bit, and rumours/leaks for the OnePlus 3 are falling through. Here’s a round-up on the rumours for the OnePlus 3. The OnePlus 2 was a stellar device offering great specs for a price that made your accountant clap like a seal for hours – providing you bought one – after getting through that […]
Manny Pham
May 18, 2016
OnePlus 3 looks like a loser
Several images of the alleged OnePlus 3 have been leaked on social media and it doesn’t impress. We’re expecting OnePlus to announce the OnePlus 3 pretty soon, considering rivals such as HTC, LG and Samsung have already released their flagships. So what better time than now for the “flagship killers” to take aim? The images we’ve got today […]
Manny Pham
May 9, 2016
OnePlus 3: what can we expect?
The OnePlus 3 is coming, what can we expect from it? All the big hitters in the smartphone industry have revealed their hands, a perfect opportunity for the “flagship killers” OnePlus to swoop in. OnePlus Co-founder Carl Pei confirmed the young Chinese manufacturer are working on the OnePlus 3 and promises it will be out […]
Manny Pham
April 26, 2016
OnePlus paid $300,000 to be in House of Cards
House of Cards is back and so is that inevitable product placement. It’s been revealed that the young Chinese smartphone manufacturer has paid $300,000 to have the OnePlus, OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X, featured in the immensely popular Netflix series. The devices were spotted in the hands of characters Claire Underwood, Leann Harvey (seen above), […]
Manny Pham
March 8, 2016
Co-founder confirms OnePlus 3
In an interview with Cnet Español, OnePlus co-founder says the OnePlus 3 will be released at the end of Q2. Pei did not disclose any information about the new device. It will be the Chinese company’s fourth device ever to be released. Pei hopes to “captivate” consumers with the new device in the way the […]
Manny Pham
February 25, 2016
OnePlus 2 gets a hefty price cut… And it’s permanent
OnePlus has just dropped a pretty significant bombshell today, reducing the price of the 64GB OnePlus 2 by £50 in the UK market. This means that the OnePlus 2 now retails for only £250, putting it in the same league as lower mid-range handsets when price is taken into account. The self proclaimed ‘flagship killer’ […]
Thomas Wellburn
February 8, 2016
OnePlus X is now invite free forever
OnePlus CEO Carl Pei has announced the OnePlus X will be invite free from now on. It took OnePlus just 92 days to to ditch the invite system after going on sale. Over three months is a long time but compared to it’s predecessor this was short. The OnePlus One took 362 days to do it […]
Manny Pham
January 28, 2016
Oneplus offers free shipping
To entice you further to buy a OnePlus device, OnePlus are now offering free shipping on orders over £60. Currently OnePlus has three devices on their portfolio, the OnePlus One, OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X easily qualify for free shipping as they range from £219 – £289. So no need to buy any cases to […]
Manny Pham
January 21, 2016
OnePlus brings Champagne Gold variant to Europe
OnePlus has brought it’s Champagne Gold colour variant for the OnePlus X over to European markets at last, after enjoying successful sales with the device. The colour has been available in China for quite some time but this is the first that we’ve seen of it in on our shores. The device will be available […]
Thomas Wellburn
December 17, 2015
OnePlus X will now be invite-free every Tuesday
From today, the OnePlus X will now be available every Tuesday without the need for an invite. The company has proudly announced via their social media media channels that fans will no longer need an invite to get their latest device, which is powered by the powerful Snapdragon 801. We tried adding one to our […]
Thomas Wellburn
December 15, 2015
OnePlus 3 renders leaked
Renders of the OnePlus 3 has surfaced showing a device with front facing speakers. We can also see from the renders that the sharp corners from the OnePlus 2 are gone and in are curved edges for the OnePlus 3. On the top left and bottom right of the device are what seem to be white […]
Manny Pham
December 9, 2015
OnePlus 2 will be invite-free forever
CEO Carl Pei has announced OnePlus will get rid of the invite system to purchase the OnePlus 2. CEO Carl Pei said in a blog post “we are always trying to enhance the OnePlus experience for you and taking risks to push ourselves and show real improvements. That’s why we’re making the OnePlus 2 invite-free ¦ forever!” […]
Manny Pham
December 4, 2015
OnePlus sells iPhone cases with a surprise
In a surprising announcement on Twitter, OnePlus are now selling iPhone 6 and 6s cases. The kicker is that with every case comes an invite to buy the new OnePlus X. OnePlus has advertised their new product as the “perfect gift for your non-techie friends.” A swipe at iOS fans, suggesting a lack of knowledge with […]
Manny Pham
December 2, 2015
OnePlus debuts exchange program
OnePlus has introduced a brand new exchange program in India, allowing owners to swap their old smartphone for any of the three OnePlus handsets. Exchange value will depend on the value of the handset being swapped but it’s still a great deal for those who want a piece of the OnePlus pie. The company are […]
Thomas Wellburn
November 30, 2015
OnePlus 2 unlimited sale on Black Friday
OnePlus have announced the OnePlus 2 will be available to buy with no need for an invite, on Black Friday. Black Friday will be on the 27th of November and the unlimited sale will span over the weekend until the 30th. OnePlus have labelled the day as Black Friday: Unlimited. Accessories will also be discounted […]
Manny Pham
November 24, 2015
Marshmallow 6.0 coming for OnePlus in early 2016
Android 6.0 Marshmallow will be coming soon to OnePlus devices according to a blog post from the Chinese OEM. The OnePlus One and OnePlus 2 will be receiving the update in Q1 of 2016 but have not actually given specific dates. Which is understandable as the Android market is quite fragmented and updates will appear […]
Manny Pham
November 18, 2015
OnePlus USB-C cable could damage your device
A Google engineer has discovered a fault in certain OnePlus accessories that can potentially damage connected devices. An error has been identified in a couple of OnePlus accessories which has the potential to seriously damage either the host or connected device. Benson Leung, an engineer at Google, was busy testing various USB-C devices when he […]
Accessories
November 16, 2015
OnePlus 2 has fingerprint scanner problems
OnePlus 2 users have been venting their frustrations over fingerprint scanner issues, on the official OnePlus forum. This isn’t the first time OnePlus has had manufacturing issues, as some users have complained over having a yellow screen, due to glue not drying properly. Now it seems another hardware issue is plaguing users as forum posters are claiming that their […]
Manny Pham
November 5, 2015
OnePlus X now available for pre-order
The OnePlus X is officially available to pre-order today through an online Chinese retailer. We’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of the OnePlus X for some weeks now and it seems that the device is finally starting to trickle out, with online retailer Geek Buying listing the handset for pre-order. The quoted price is $288.99 […]
Thomas Wellburn
November 4, 2015
OnePlus X will have invites and no invites
OnePlus have stated it will be easier to purchase their new device through a mixture of invites and open sales. In a blog post CEO Carl Pei said OnePlus acknowledges the criticism and complaints received over their invite system. Which is in place to fulfil demand accurately and keep costs low. For the first month […]
Manny Pham
October 29, 2015
OnePlus X price leaked
In a leaked promotional advert, the OnePlus X has had it’s price revealed ahead of the official unveiling event in India. The leaked advert came from Chinese social media site Weibo. The advert also shows us for the first time what the new handset will look like, with the official price emblazoned on too. According to […]
Manny Pham
October 27, 2015
Swap your OnePlus 2 for a Meizu Pro 5
Meizu will allow OnePlus 2 owners to switch to a Meizu Pro 5. In what is a new viral campaign by the Chinese company, to promote their new flagship phone. Meizu are taking a little dig at one of their biggest rivals. #TurnTheHeatOff is a reference to phones with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, which has […]
Manny Pham
October 20, 2015
OnePlus X photos leaked
The OnePlus X has had images and renders leaked in the build up to its release, and more have surfaced. OnePlus are holding an event October 27th in India with key OnePlus officials to attend, including CEO Pete Lau. According to the leaked pics seen above, the OnePlus X will launch in two colours, […]
Manny Pham
October 19, 2015
OnePlus 2 invites to end
OnePlus will cease fulfilling reservations for invites on October 22nd. OnePlus has frustrated consumers with its invite only system, putting it purely to luck whether consumers can pick up the device or not. Counter strategies were employed to calm the masses with sexist and downright silly competitions. Now it has expectedly come to an end […]
Manny Pham
October 16, 2015
OnePlus announcing new smartphone October 29th
OnePlus has been busy teasing a new device on social media today which will be officially revealed at the end of October. OnePlus has today announced via their Twitter account that they will be revealing a new device on October 29th. The picture shows an illuminated ‘x’ symbol, making it pretty certain that the device […]
Thomas Wellburn
October 14, 2015
OnePlus X passes certification in China
The upcoming OnePlus X just got more official, with the device passing certification in China. Fresh renders of the OnePlus X have shown up online after the device passed certification through Chinese Authority TENAA. The images look a little different to previous leaks, with a different design aesthetic and no dual rear cameras. The original […]
Thomas Wellburn
October 13, 2015
OnePlus “Mini” confirmed as OnePlus X
The much rumoured new smartphone from OnePlus is unofficially confirmed as the OnePlus X by CEO Carl Pei. OnePlus CEO Carl Pei posted an ambiguous picture on his Weibo account (micro blogging site). The picture depicted a colourful ‘X’ emblazoned on a city map, resembling a street map app. Pei playfully wrote with the picture […]
Manny Pham
October 9, 2015
OnePlus 2 no invite needed
OnePlus has announced the OnePlus 2 will be available without the need for an invite. In a forum post, a OnePlus representative confirmed the ever-popular OnePlus 2 will be available for purchase in a one hour window on October 12th. OnePlus has taken time zones in consideration, and will be opening the window of opportunity […]
Manny Pham
October 9, 2015
OnePlus Mini rumoured specs
An anonymous source has leaked details regarding the release and specs of the rumoured OnePlus Mini. The industry has predicted for a while that a new smartphone will be released by OnePlus this year in November or December. The speculated price is around $250, which sounds about right for a “mini” phone and for the […]
Manny Pham
October 5, 2015
New OnePlus phone out before Chrismas
OnePlus are planning to release a “new device” by the end of this year. The new device will not be as powerful as OnePlus’s previous releases, which could mean that this device is the much rumoured OnePlus mini. Vikas Agarwal, General manager of OnePlus India, said that the new device will be more of a […]
Manny Pham
September 29, 2015
Leaked OnePlus X Renders show dual cameras
Leaked renders of the upcoming Oneplus X have leaked, showing a dual camera and rear fingerprint reader. Carl Pei has been teasing the device since August and this is the first we have officially seen of it. It was initially thought to be a mini version of the OnePlus 2, however the ‘X’ moniker denotes […]
Thomas Wellburn
September 21, 2015
OnePlus 2 Invites Rolling Out From Today
OnePlus has announced via their forum that invites for the new OnePlus 2 will officially begin rolling out across the west from today. We knew it was coming but today OnePlus has made it official. From 4:00 PM HKT (which translates to 8:00 AM GMT), the OnePlus 2 invites will officially begin rolling out to […]
Thomas Wellburn
August 11, 2015
OnePlus auctions off phone invites for charity
Over the next five days, mobile phone company OnePlus will be auctioning 100 invites to purchase the new OnePlus 2 and donating the money raised to charity. All funds raised will be going to the UNICEF Tap Project, which helps underprivileged children around the word to access clean, safe water. If you can’t beat them, […]
Joanna Tatum
August 5, 2015
OnePlus One Million – 30k phones sold in 64 seconds
Only days after its release, the OnePlus 2 has a waiting list of over a million and has sold out 30,000 units in 64 seconds in China. Earlier in the week, it was revealed that the newly released OnePlus 2 had over a million people waiting for an invite outside the company’s native China. The […]
Joanna Tatum
August 4, 2015
iPhone and Galaxy-killing OnePlus 2 finally launched
The OnePlus 2 has finally launched. OnePlus’ latest flagship follows on from the OnePlus One; a phone that owes its success to offering top-of-the-range hardware at a price that undercuts Apple and Samsung. Keen to emulate that success, the OnePlus 2 is another affordable class-topping flagship. Like the OnePlus One, the OnePlus 2 will only be available on […]
Alex Yau
July 29, 2015
Will the OnePlus 2 be available from the experience store?
The upcoming OnePlus 2 handset might also be available in-store… If you live in China. OnePlus is pretty much an on-line only company. They market through social media and sell via an invite-only system. Last year, they were brave enough to open up their first retail ‘Experience Store’ in Beijing. The catch was that it […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 27, 2015
Class-leading OnePlus 2 specs leak ahead of launch
The OnePlus 2 officially launches later today, but that hasn’t stopped a number of leaks from coming out. Results from the GFXBench benchmarking tool have confirmed several existing rumours about OnePlus’ upcoming flagship handset. These leaked results suggest the device will come with a top of the range Snapdragon 810 processor and 64GB of internal […]
Alex Yau
July 27, 2015
Ta for the invite: OnePlus 2 invites going fast
The invite reservation list for the OnePlus 2 is now open to the public, just hours away from the handset’s launch event. Just sign up from the OnePlus website for the chance to win an invitation to buy the OnePlus 2, OnePlus’ latest flagship handset. “You can get an invite from friends who have purchased […]
Apps
July 27, 2015
OnePlus 2 officially revealed by Chinese regulator
A Chinese regulator has released images of the OnePlus 2 ahead of its imminent launch, which show the fingerprint reader, camera sensor and more. Here it is, the OnePlus 2! It looks kind of… er, exactly the OnePlus One. We knew it was coming, but perhaps not this early … While July 27th is still […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 22, 2015
OnePlus 2 spotted for sale online
Popular e-commerce website Oppomart, a distributor of Chinese smartphones, has included a new listing for the OnePlus 2 complete with pricing information. Before you ask, no. You can’t purchase it yet. As the July 27th launch date looms ever closer, we are continuing to hear more and more information about the upcoming OnePlus 2. This […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 21, 2015
OnePlus 2 will be less stressful to buy than OnePlus One
If you’re worried that the OnePlus 2 will be just as hard to purchase as the OnePlus One, then we have some good news for you. The 2, just like the One, will require an invite to purchase when it launches on July 27. There are some difference now, as OnePlus highlighted in a blog […]
Apps
July 17, 2015
Ultimate frisbee star Marques Brownlee shows off OnePlus 2
OnePlus has given ultimate frisbee star Marques Brownlee the task of showing off the OnePlus 2, its upcoming flagship device. The phone officially launches on July 27, but Brownlee give’s a sneak peak of the phone’s camera in a YouTube video, which can be viewed below. The device is blurred out, but it all looks […]
Alex Yau
July 16, 2015
OnePlus 2 specs teased on Reddit AMA
The OnePlus team has spilled details of the much anticipated OnePlus 2 in a Reddit AMA. Representatives from the Chinese brand, called Michael, Emmanuel, Carl and David, revealed many details, including the fact that the handset will be smaller than the OnePlus One. OnePlus 2 battery The battery will be upgraded from 3,1000mAh to 3,300mAh, […]
Alex Yau
July 13, 2015
OnePlus 2 specs leaked ahead of July reveal
OnePlus 2 rumours continue to creep in, with the latest giving a quick run-down of some of the internals that we can expect in the upcoming flagship killer. With the OnePlus 2 looming over the horizon, we’re starting to hear more and more about this elusive handset. The newest rumour comes from Mobipicker and details the internal hardware […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 10, 2015
OnePlus 2 guaranteed to cost under $450
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has taken to Twitter to address pricing concerns over the OnePlus 2 device, assuring fans that it will still be a very cheap device. Another day, another OnePlus announcement. This new reveal comes directly from OnePlus them self, who has responded to various questions regarding pricing estimates. With many people believing […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 9, 2015
OnePlus 2 will have a lot of RAM
OnePlus announced today via their blog that the upcoming OnePlus 2 will feature 4GB of low power DDR4 RAM, a first for any smartphone device. The OnePlus 2 just keeps getting more powerful, with every new reveal adding to its already impressive arsenal. The latest feature revealed by the company is the RAM capacity of […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 8, 2015
OnePlus 2 fingerprint sensor will be ‘twice as fast as any iPhone’
Hardened security on the OnePlus 2 will be provided through a fingerprint sensor. This feature has been heavily rumoured for a while and OnePlus has finally confirmed it ahead of the new device’s launch on July 27. Devices like the iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge already boast a fingerprint sensor. The Chinese company, […]
Apps
July 8, 2015
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