OnePlus makes official appearance in Malaysia with Nord 2T and Nord CE 2 Lite

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Over the years, OnePlus’ presence in Malaysia has been quite confusing with numerous changes of distributors and grey imports, however the Never Settle company is finally settling in roots here in Malaysia officially by launching the Nord 2T 5G and Nord CE 2 Lite 5G.

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G

The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is an affordable mid-range flagship powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 1300 processor, the phone has a nice 6.43-inch AMOLED display that refreshes at 90Hz and supports HDR10+, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage, a 4500mAh battery that supports up to 80W SuperVOOC charging, and runs Android 12 with OxygenOS out of the box.

The Nord 2T 5G comes with a triple camera system that comprise of a 50MP main sensor that excels in low light, an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensor, a 32MP camera takes place in the punch hole cutout of the screen.

While the Nord 2T 5G comes in color options of Jade Fog and Gray Shadow, the company is offering different storage variants with the Jade Fog color having 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, and the Gray Shadow color having 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, pricing starts at RM1,899 for the base storage model and RM2,099 for the higher storage model, customers who purchase the phone from 19th-31st July 2022 will receive a OnePlus Nord Buds and 1-year screen protect insurance while stocks last.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G

Being a more mid-entry device, the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G has a few impressive features over the Nord 2T 5G, such as a larger 6.59-inch IPS LCD that refreshes at 120Hz, and a larger 5000mAh battery albeit with slower 33W fast charging.

Powered by a Snapdragon 695, it will only be sold in one storage variant of 8GB+128GB in Malaysia, a triple camera system is also present on the back and comprise of a 64MP f/1.7 main lens and supported by a 2MP macro and depth lens, the front facing camera takes 16MP stills.

Available in color options of Blue Tide and Black Dusk, the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G retails for RM1,199, while OnePlus is offering a RM200 discount when customers order the device on July 19th.

Wireless Earbuds from OnePlus!

In conjunction with the launch, OnePlus has also introduced the OnePlus Buds Pro and OnePlus Nord Buds, which both are great companions to these OnePlus phones that offer excellent audio quality and a unique design, the Buds Pro retails at RM799 and the Nord Buds retails at RM299.

The new OnePlus Nord phones and earbuds can be purchased at OnePlus’ official store on
Shopee
 and
Lazada
.

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OnePlus merging Hydrogen OS and Oxygen OS for quicker updates

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Most of you have probably heard of Oxygen OS, the OnePlus home grown operating system that birthed from a controversial dispute between the company, Micromax and CyanogenMod. It’s safe to say the least, that Oxygen OS was well received as a replacement for the previous CyanogenMod, with its very close to stock Android software, with a couple of customization features on top. Hydrogen OS on the other hand, was developed by OnePlus tailored specifically for the Chinese market, looks very much different from Oxygen OS. For instance, the lack of an app drawer. However, according to XDA Developers, OnePlus has claimed that it will merge both Hydrogen OS and Oxygen OS in order to roll out faster updates.

XDA Developers have reported that both the teams behind Hydrogen OS and Oxygen OS will be working together to make the merger a success. Oxygen OS 3.5 is said to be the “backbone” for future efforts. That merger would mean that instead of distributing resources to two different software developments, OnePlus will be able to focus on just one. As a result, OnePlus will be able to roll out software updates more timely and in a quick manner, something which has been lacking over the past.

Despite the stark contrast between both Hydrogen OS and Oxygen OS, the merger will most probably lean towards a more dominant Oxygen OS front, though some may speculate that we will be seeing a less stock Android look in future updates as compared to the current builds of Oxygen OS. Nevertheless, the merger will hopefully help OnePlus push out updates quicker and more often. Given the fact that OnePlus devices have pretty active custom ROM communities respectively, and with the likes of an unofficial CyanogenMod 14 with Android Nougat already available for the OnePlus 3, the decision to merge Hydrogen OS and Oxygen OS might seem necessary.

OnePlus hasn’t announced on when we can expect a future software update as a result of the merger, but we hope to see more fruits and better fruits from this labor by the folks behind Hydrogen OS and Oxygen OS. What are your thoughts on this decision?

Source:
XDA Developers

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OnePlus is merging with OPPO as a sub-brand

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Remember when we were making fun of OnePlus for making phones that
looked
 a lot like OPPO’s? Well, jokes have turned into truth with both brands announcing that they are merging, with OnePlus becoming a sub-brand of OPPO.

Image credit: Business Insider

They are both owned by mega Chinese conglomerate BBK Electronics, which also has vivo, realme, and iQOO in their impressive portfolio of brands.

What this means is essentially more manpower for OnePlus to drive innovation, as
mentioned
 by OnePlus co-founder Pete Lau.

Pete Lau

Despite the merger, Lau also ensures that OnePlus will remain independently operated and will have its own products and events.

It’s just likely that OnePlus will continue to leverage on the same smartphone tech OPPO uses on their phones. What do you think of this move? Let us know in the comments below!

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OnePlus might have dual-lens camera

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According to GSM Arena, the OnePlus 2 smartphone will be officially announced on July 27, 2015 and there are some leak that the device itself will come with a dual-lens camera setup on the back that obtained by Business Insider. Furthermore, this new flagship phone from OnePlus is following the same design as LG flagship phone, and the latest Zenfone 2 by ASUS with a button at the back of the phone which located directly below the camera.

In addition, the Chinese company previously announced there will be a fingerprint sensor on the device and its directly located below the dual-camera setup. Previously the predecessor of OnePlus is using a 5MP front camera and the new model will be upgraded to 8MP front camera.

Despite this, inside the sketches also reveal that the phone will be using glass and metal as the build but will it be solid enough. However, there is no confirmation from OnePlus on these rumors whether it’s true or not, nevertheless OnePlus already starting to tease the market by announcing each new features that it has the forum which is part from their marketing strategy. Besides all these rumors, what had been confirmed where the phone will be equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset and rocking with a USB Type-C port.

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G to launch on July 22

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G will be the successor to the first midrange smartphone launched by the company last year, but interestingly, it’s not a midrange phone.

OnePlus Nord 2 uses a flagship processor

Image credit: OnLeaks x 91Mobiles

The upcoming OnePlus phone is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chip — supposedly a flagship chipset. It will also come with a 6.44-inch AMOLED display that support a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, in addition to being protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Under the hood, this flagship device is expected to sport up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Rumours also suggest that the phone will come with a 4,500mAh battery with fast charging support like its predecessor.

OnePlus may cut down the number of rear lenses

Unofficial renders have also revealed the phone to come with three lenses on its rear — one less compared to last year’s model. However, there’s a chance that the main camera will be a 50MP lens, accompanied by an ultrawide lens and a macro sensor.

Even though the official launch is on July 22, its local availability is expected to be on a later date.

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G: Why you will love this superb all-rounder phone

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The OnePlus Nord series of phones have always been about offering the best Android phone experience without compromising on affordability and features. Succeeding the original Nord, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G sports a handful of upgrades that makes it an even better all-rounder phone, we had the chance to try on it for the past two weeks and here’s why we think you will absolutely love it as we do.

Flagship performance and connectivity

With the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 5G SoC, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G screams efficiency and performance over other mid-range phones all thanks to the efficient 6nm process, so no matter what you do on it, be it playing League of Legends: Wild Rift or demanding games like Honkai Impact 3, it handles it like a champ with smooth 60 frames per second at the highest graphics setting.

Furthermore, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G supports WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, which you can take advantage of to browse the web at faster speeds and have more reliable connections with Bluetooth accessories such as wireless earbuds.

Superb battery life and fast 65W charging

Battery anxiety is a thing of the past with the Nord 2 5G’s huge 4500mAh battery, as it handled our heavy day of texting and social media browsing with over 4 hours of screen on time effortlessly while leaving us around 20% of battery at the end of the day.

Running low of battery just because you forgot to charge your phone? The OnePlus Nord 2 5G’s speedy Warp Charge 65 will offer you a day’s power in just 15 minutes, and it goes from zero to hero battery life in a mere 45 minutes so that you can get back to work and play in no time.

Seriously good entertainment experience

Most mid-range phones come with boring displays and mono loudspeakers, but not this one.

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G elevates the mobile entertainment experience by employing a beautiful 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display that supports the sRGB and P3 color space, and dual-stereo speakers with customized DIRAC drivers that offers excellent volume and bass, they are a necessary combo for anyone to enjoy a great Netflix movie and unwind your day with your favorite playlist.

An excellent flagship grade camera with fun video features

OnePlus went a little further this time with the cameras of the Nord 2 5G, as the phone’s main camera is a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor that’s brought over from the flagship OnePlus 9, this camera sensor takes in 56% more light than the Nord’s camera, it also has optical image stabilization that reduces shakes in videos and improves low light performance.

As you can see in the samples above, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G’s camera is definitely no slouch in taking beautiful photos and very much on par with most flagship phones in the market, so you can definitely save some space in your bags and no longer lug around a heavy camera for that memorable road trip.

All thanks to the powerful performance, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G’s camera software now features a dual-view video mode that lets you expand your creativity in vlogging by having the front and main camera shoot videos simultaneously.

Furthermore, take control of how you want your videos to look like with the Movie mode, where you can control image settings such as White Balance, Exposure, Focus and ISO on the fly when you are in the middle of the shoot.

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G is a powerful content creation machine in your pockets.

Unbeatable smooth and bloat-free software experience

Don’t you just hate that some phones preinstall apps and games when you first boot them up? We are sure you do.

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G has none of those, it comes with a clean Android software experience that’s further enhanced by OxygenOS, which offers an extremely smooth yet customizable user interface that can’t be usually experienced on most mid-range phones.

Available in Malaysia with color options of Gray Sierra and Blue Haze, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G starts at RM1,799 for the 8GB RAM+128GB storage variant and RM2399 for the 12GB RAM+256GB storage variant. Click
here
 to purchase from Shopee.

This article is sponsored by OnePlus

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OnePlus Nord 2 launched: Comes with powerful Dimensity 1200 5G chipset

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The OnePlus Nord 2 has been
unveiled

and it carries on its shoulders a weight of expectation and
hype

thanks to how well-received it predecessor was.

The device comes with a 6.43-inch FHD+ Fluid AMOLED 90 Hz panel, that has support for HDR10+; no changes here compared to the original OnePlus Nord. What is different is the exclusion of a dual selfie camera bump – and in its place, just a regular, single-lens module.

Under the hood is where you’ll find bigger changes – for one, the chipset used in this device is a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G SoC, which is comparable to the Snapdragon 865 flagship chip from last year. This is a big upgrade over the original Nord’s mid-range Snapdragon 765G chip.

For memory and storage, the Nord 2 offers up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There’s a 4,500mAh battery, along with support for 65W of Warp Charge fast charging.

For imaging, the Nord 2 uses a Sony 50MP IMX766 sensor, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2MP mono lens. For selfies, you get a 32MP camera.

The phone comes in three colours – Gray Sierra which is matte, Blue Haze, and Green Woods which is an option that’s exclusively available in
India
. The phone costs EUR399 (about RM1,985) for the 8GB+128GB model, and EUR499 (about RM2,482) for the 12GB+256GB model.

There is no word yet one when it’ll arrive in the country, but do stick around on our website as we bring you more updates.

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G officially in Malaysia: Priced as low as RM1,699

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You can now get the OnePlus Nord 2 5G in Malaysia and it’s priced at RM2,427 for the 8GB+128GB model, and RM2,999 for the 12+256GB version.

However, for a limited time only,  you can get it for less starting now until 10 October – the former will go for just RM1,699, while the latter is priced at only RM2,299.

On top of that, you also get RM100 off via the in-store Shopee voucher to sweeten the deal further.

As a
recap
, the Nord 2 5G packs a 6.43-inch FHD+ Fluid AMOLED 90Hz display that also has HDR10+ support.

For imaging, you get 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2MP mono lens. For selfies, you get a 32MP shooter.

Under the hood is a MediaTek 1200 chipset which is a very powerful processor in its own right, capable of toe-to-toe with the Snapdragon 865. Powering the device is a 4,500mAh battery along with support for 65W of fast charging.

The phone comes in two colours – gray and blue; visit the official OnePlus Global Shopee page
here

to purchase.

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OnePlus Nord 2: What we know so far

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The OnePlus Nord 2 is one of the more highly-anticipated devices this year, and OnePlus India has been slowly uncovering the key tech specs of the device on their official Twitter page.

Nord 2 comes with a 6.43 inch 90 Hz Fluid AMOLED display that swipes so smooth you’ll think your fingers are dancing ballet. And it’s HDR 10+ certified.

Get Notified –
https://t.co/hh6l42Dggc

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— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN)
July 12, 2021

One of the latest tweets say that the phone will come packed with a 6.43-inch 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display – which is very similar to screen found on the original OnePlus Nord. As impressive as the display was on the original phone, fans would’ve wanted to see an upgrade, particularly in the refresh rate department.

Take a deep breath and chill, worrywarts. OnePlus Nord 2 comes pre-installed with OxygenOS 11 backed up by 2 major Android updates and 3 years of security updates.

Get Notified –
https://t.co/hh6l42Dggc

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— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN)
July 13, 2021

The brand has also confirmed that the Nord 2 will run on Oxygen OS 11, and there will be 2 major Android updates for the phone, along with 3 years of security updates.

The pone’s chassis is going to incorporate curved edges and what looks like aluminium frames – but this isn’t confirmed; What can be confirmed is that the Nord 2 will make its first appearance this
July 22
; it’ll be interesting to see what other features it’ll take on after the brand
merged
 with OPPO.

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OnePlus Nord 3 5G launches in Malaysia for RM2,199

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OnePlus has unveiled the Nord 3 5G, a premium mid-range phone that comes with flagship internals and an eye-catching sleek design.

Powering the Nord 3 5G is the Mediatek Dimensity 9000+, which is a powerful processor that powers last year’s flagship smartphones and by all means, it is still a rather capable chip that offers excellent gaming performance and power efficiency, performing on par with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.

OnePlus Nord 3 5G First Impressions

OnePlus is also going all out to offer 16GB of physical RAM and 256GB of storage, though it is still possible to expand the former virtually up to 24GB. On top of that, the Nord 3 5G features a beautiful 6.74-inch 1.5K AMOLED display that pushes 120Hz refresh rate and 1450 nits of peak brightness, and it’s extremely slim bezels offer an impressive 93.5% screen-to-body ratio.

And yes, the legendary Alert Slider is still present.

The OnePlus Nord 3’s camera system also sees a major upgrade from its predecessor, as the triple camera array houses an optically stabilized 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 camera from the OnePlus 11 5G, an 8-megapixel ultrawide and 2-megapixel macro camera, the phone’s main camera is also capable of capturing 4K 60 videos, which could make this a great vlogging smartphone, while on the front, a modest 16-megapixel camera resides in a punch hole cutout and takes 1080p 60 videos.

In terms of battery, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G is juiced by a 5000mAh battery and supports 80W SuperVOOC flash charging, USB PD charging is also supported if you want to charge it with third party chargers, though sadly it doesn’t feature wireless charging, OnePlus claims the battery to have up to 1600 charging cycles and should last up to 4 years.

In conjunction with the launch of the OnePlus Nord 3 5G, OnePlus has also introduced the Nord Buds 2r, a pair of wireless earbuds that offer powerful sound with a 12.4mm extra large driver, the earbuds however don’t have active noise cancellation like the Nord Buds 2, though it offers up to up to an impressive 8-hour battery life on a single charge, the charging case further extends that to 38 hours.

The OnePlus Nord 3 5G and Nord Buds 2r will be available for preorder starting today, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G retails at RM2,199 and comes in one color variant of Misty Green, while the OnePlus Nord Buds 2r retails at RM299 with color options of Deep Gray and Triple Blue, early birds who preorder the OnePlus Nord 3 5G will receive a free Nord Buds 2r till 9th July.

The OnePlus Nord 3 5G can be purchased at
Lazada
 and
Shopee
.


OnePlus Nord camera specs announced by Imaging Director Simon Liu

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Ahead of its launch later today at 10pm, the OnePlus Nord’s camera specs have been announced by the company’s Imaging Director Simon Liu.

In his blog post, Liu confirms that the Nord will pack a 48MP main shooter which employs the Sony IMX586 sensor; complementing it are an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 5MP depth sensor, and
a

acro
 shooter. For selfies, you get two lenses – a 32MP main camera and an accompanying ultrawide shooter.

According to Liu, the dual-array cameras at the front use AI and long exposure technology to improve lighting and noise levels when taking selfies.

Taking a look at the official Instagram page also tells us that the phone will ship with Google’s Comms Suite which will integrate into the device apps like Duo, Phone, and Messages –
possiblity
 adding to OnePlus’ popular stock Android-like
OxygenOS
.

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You know the apps: Duo, Phone, and Messages. Now know the phone that’s got them. Be there (sort of) for our AR launch at 4 pm CEST July 21. #OnePlusNordAR #OnePlusNord

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When it comes to specs, we know the phone will come with a
Snapdragon 765G
 chipset, while its memory configuration could start at 6GB, while certain reports say the phone will ship with 12GB of RAM. For storage, you should get 256GB as standard.

The phone packs a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel that pushes a 90Hz refresh rate, with a 180Hz touch
smapling
 rate. The OnePlus Nord could also come with a 4,300mAh battery with support for 30W of Warp Charge fast charging.

The Nord’s main competitor will be the vivo X50 which will be launched today as well and that too packs very similar specs – we’ve seen its pre-order
pricing
 on Lazada start at RM2,399; so we can also expect the Nord to be priced similarly.

We know you’re as excited as we are about the launch, and you can watch the AR livestream alongside us by downloading the OnePlus Nord AR app on your app stores. Once you’ve done that, check in on OnePlus page
here
 to proceed to the launch.

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G available from RM1,399 this June 21

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The
OnePlus Nord
 was quite the popular device when it
launched
 last year – its impressive specs and design, offered at an affordable price, made it a bang-for-buck option.

This time, OnePlus attempts to improve on the phone’s value proposition by making the Nord even cheaper, while retaining the phone’s main features. Aptly named the OnePlus Nord CE 5G (Core Edition), the phone is priced from RM1,399, a whole RM400 cheaper than the original version.

Display

The design of the phone Nord CE 5G hasn’t changed bar the single selfie lens that replaces the regular Nord’s double lens module. The phone comes in two
flavours
 – Blue Void, and Charcoal Ink.

For the display, you now get a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED panel that still boasts a 90Hz refresh rate. There’s still support for HDR10+ for more vivid
colours
 too.

Camera

For imaging, you get a beefier 64MP main lens as opposed to the 48MP camera on the original Nord. However, you get one les lens now in this triple-camera module – accompanying the main shooter is an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, you a single 16MP camera.

Specs and battery

Under the hood is a Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset which is a slight downgrade of the original Nord’s Snapdragon 765G. In terms of memory and storage, there are two variants available – 8GB+128GB, and 12GB+256GB.

Powering the device is a 4,500mAh battery along with 30W of fast charging. OnePlus claims that you can power the phone from 0% to 70% in just half an hour.

Price and availability

The 8GB+128GB model is priced at RM1,399 while the 12GB+256GB model will go for RM1,799 – pre-sales will take place on OnePlus’
Shopee store
 starting this 21 June, midnight until 25 June, 11:59pm.

The first 100 customers to buy the 8GB+128GB model will get RM30 off for the first 100 customers, and a Nord Cap worth RM99. Meanwhile, if you buy the 12GB+256GB model, you can purchase the phone at just RM1,599 on top of RM50 off for the first 100 customers.

The first sale will take place this 26 June, also on Shopee; all purchases will snag you a Nord Cap, while the 12GB+256GB model will get the same RM1,599 price tag. Offline sales will happen at
authorised
 stores on the same day, but only the 8GB+128GB variant is available.

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OnePlus Nord with powerful 5G-ready specs coming to Malaysia soon, confirms co-founder

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As you know, the OnePlus Nord is real and it’ll be coming to Malaysia very soon as confirmed by the company via a teaser
page
.

OnePlus co-founder Pete Lau took to the teaser page to announce the arrival of the OnePlus Nord – which is a big deal since the brand has a cult following in the country; and its latest
flagship
 lineup weren’t exactly ‘flagship killer’-level affordable.

Specs

The Nord looks to fill that gap for an affordable powerhouse smartphone, something we’re sorely missing this year – the phone is expected to come packed with:

Snapdragon 765 5G chipset

6GB RAM

6.55-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display

64MP triple cameras

4,300mAh battery with 30W Warp Charge

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Here’s our first look at OnePlus Nord. It’s official. This new, more affordable premium smartphone product line will launch in Malaysia. Yes, premium and affordable are mutually inclusive in Nord. It’s not just New Beginnings for MY, these are our New Beginnings. Discover more in our Instagram account @oneplus.nord.my. We’re pretty excited to share this new excitement with you to be honest. Now, we’ve turned out account public. #OnePlusNord_MY #MYNewBeginnings

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When it’s launching

The OnePlus Nord will be unveiled this 21 July at 10pm and it’ll be the first AR smartphone launch in the country. We’ll be awake then to watch the livestream, so keep your eyes peeled for our report on the official release of the OnePlus Nord.

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OnePlus Nord is arriving in Malaysian market on August 22

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UPDATE:
The OnePlus Nord will be launching on August 18 at 11am. Stay tuned to OnePlus Nord Malaysia’s
Facebook page
 to watch the livestream.

Since the global launch of the OnePlus Nord, Malaysians have been waiting for its local launch. Well, new information has surfaced —

suggesting that the phone will be coming on August 22.

Retailers reveal the date of availability

Image credit: DirectD

Retailer DirectD has posted an image on its
Facebook
 claiming that the new OnePlus phone will arrive on August 22. This speculation is further confirmed as another retailer,
Mobile 2 Go
, also suggested that the OnePlus Nord’s estimated arrival will be on August 22.

Two storage variants, two colour options

Image credit: Mobile 2 Go

Both retailers also stated that the phone will be available in two variants — 8GB RAM +128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. Customers can also get them in Blue Marble or Gray Onyx.

OnePlus Nord priced below RM2,500?

The price hasn’t been revealed, but those who are interested can already provide their details to get the latest updates on the OnePlus Nord. However, many are assuming the price to go below RM2,500.

To recap, the OnePlus Nord has a 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 765G chipset. It also comes with a huge 4,115mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 30T. Check out
this article
 for the full specs.

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N10 5G & N100: OnePlus expands the Nord series with two new phones

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OnePlus Nord
 is no longer the only non-flagship phone of its brand; OnePlus added two new models — the Nord N10 5G and N100 — in its series and one of them even has 5G connectivity.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G

Image credit: GSMArena

The Nord N10 5G is another midrange phone from OnePlus, featuring a 6.49-inch LCD panel with support for 90Hz refresh rate. It comes with a punch hole cutout on the left and also uses a physical fingerprint reader on its rear.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 690 chipset, but its X51 modem only support Sub-6GHz 5G. This midranger also comes with 6GB RAM paired with 128GB storage which is expandable. Interestingly, the OnePlus Nord N10 5G has a slightly bigger 4,300mAh battery that also supports Warp Charge 30T.

The new Nord phone is also better than the
predecessor
 when it comes to its cameras. It has a 64MP camera paired with an 8MP ultra wide lens, a 5MP portrait lens and a 2MP macro lens.

OnePlus Nord N100

Image credit: GSMArena

Moving on to the entry-level OnePlus phone, the Nord N100 doesn’t support 5G, but it comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is also expandable. It uses a Snapdragon 460 chipset and comes with a slightly bigger 6.52-inch LCD screen as compared to the N10 5G, but you’re missing out on the 90Hz refresh rate display.

As with most entry-level devices these days, the N100 comes with a hefty 5,000mAh battery but it only has up to 18W fast charge. On the front, it features a 8MP front camera and on its rear, it has a triple camera setup — 13MP main shooter, 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor.

Nord N10 5G and N100 will cost less than RM1,800?

Both the Nord N10 5G and N100 are shipped with OxygenOS 10.5 based on Android 10 and will be available in Europe at the price of €350 (RM1,723.29) and €200 (RM984.74) respectively. However, there’s no news on its local availability yet.

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OnePlus Nord and OnePlus Buds: Local price revealed

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After over a month,
OnePlus
 finally introduced the
OnePlus Nord
 and the
OnePlus Buds
 in Malaysia.

OnePlus Nord

The
OnePlus Nord
 is OnePlus’ first midrange phone and sports a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It uses a Snapdragon 765G chipset that comes with 5G connectivity and promises 35% better power consumption as compared to the Snapdragon 730G chip.

There are two storage configurations — 8GB RAM paired with 128GB storage and 12GB RAM paired with 256GB storage. It also comes with a 4,115mAh battery featuring Warp Charge 30T, allowing the device to charge from 0% to 70% in just half an hour.

The OnePlus Nord has six cameras in total — four at the back and two on the front. It is equipped with a 48MP quad camera paired with an 8MP ultra wide lens, a 5MP depth camera and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, it comes with a 32MP Sony IMX616 sensor and another 8MP ultra wide lens.

The OnePlus Nord is available in Gray Onyx and Blue Marble.

OnePlus Buds

One of the main highlights of the
 OnePlus Buds
 is the Warp Charge technology. These earbuds can offer 10 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging and when used with the case, it has up to 30 hours of battery life. There’s also environment noise cancellation to eliminate background noise during phone calls.

The OnePlus Buds also has a 13.44mm driver that offers deeper bass; OnePlus claims that it’ll provide better overall sound too. There are two controls — double tapping and long pressing — and each can be customisable according to the user’s preference.

Price and availability

The OnePlus Nord (12GB + 256GB) and OnePlus Buds can be purchased together at the price of RM2,399 on August 25 during
Shopee’s exclusive sale
. However, you can also purchase the OnePlus Buds on its own for RM399 on
Shopee
.

For those interested in the lower variant OnePlus Nord, you can get it for RM1,799 on Shopee’s first online sale today at 1pm or offline at any OnePlus authorised dealer from August 22 onwards.

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Co-founder reveals the OnePlus Nord and what could be the new OnePlus Buds

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In
MKBHD’s latest video
, co-founder of OnePlus Carl Pei has revealed the design on the OnePlus Nord and possibly, the OnePlus Bud.

OnePlus Nord’s prototypes and final design

Image credit: MKBHD

Before the design reveal, Pei showed some design prototypes of the phone, including one that comes with L-shaped camera setup and a shiny teal back. He also revealed that the company had last-minute changes to the design which led to a one-month delay. In the end, the final design consists of a plastic-looking back paired with a vertically-aligned camera setup that resembles the OnePlus 8 series.

Internal specs

Apart from design, Pei also confirmed that the OnePlus Nord will be equipped with a Snapdragon 765G chipset, NFC support but no official IP rating. It will also come with a 90Hz AMOLED display, Warp Charging and a 4,115mAh battery.

OnePlus Buds’ design may have been revealed

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Now what wasn’t mentioned in the video is the pair of wireless earbuds Pei was wearing — some are speculating that it is the OnePlus Buds that OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has
confirmed
 on July 14.

Lai also said that the wireless earbuds use a half-in-ear design for comfort, offer seven hours in a single charge and up to 30 hours when paired with their charging case. He also included an image of the earbud in the post and though it’s not really clear, you can tell it shares similarities with Apple AirPods. However, the earbuds Pei wore is also different in colour compared to the one Lai revealed, so you should be expecting at least two colour variants.

The
OnePlus Nord
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launching
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Buy the OnePlus Mystery Box for RM99 on Shopee and stand to win a OnePlus Nord

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The OnePlus Nord is one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2020 because it packs great value for its price – to add to the value however, OnePlus Malaysia is offering you a chance to win the phone by spending just RM99.

OnePlus is offering 450
mystery boxes
 over on Shopee where two of these boxes will contain a OnePlus Nord. There also 10 sets of the OnePlus Buds to be won, and 15 sets of the limited-edition OnePlus Nord Tyvek Jacket. The remaining boxes will contain merchandise like a t-shirt, tote bag,
water
 bottles and more.

As a
recap
, the OnePlus Nord comes with a 6.44-inch AMOELD 90Hz display as well as a dual front camera system. At the back, you’ll find a 48MP quad camera system (48MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro + 5MP depth). Under the hood is a capable Snapdragon 765G chipset with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It comes with a 4,115mAh battery and supports OnePlus’ WarpCharge 30T fast charging.

Every purchase of the mystery box will get you a RM99 cash voucher which you can use on the OnePlus Shopee page. Follow the Shopee page
here
 to stay tuned on the latest updates from OnePlus Malaysia.

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OnePlus Nord: New midrange phone launched with up to 12GB RAM

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The
OnePlus Nord
 is finally launched today during its AR livestream, revealing the midrange phone with 5G support, dual selfie cameras and more.

90Hz AMOLED display, 32MP dual-selfie cameras

The new
OnePlus
 device features a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, in addition to dual selfie cameras that include an 8MP ultra-wide lens for group selfies.

Up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage

Under the hood, you get a Snapdragon 765G chipset and up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Its 4,115mAh battery comes with Warp Charge 30T and can juice up your phone from 0% to 70% in just 30 minutes.

48MP quad camera

In terms of camera, you’re getting a 48MP quad camera setup on its rear and a 32MP selfie camera on the front. The rear cameras consists of a 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 5MP depth sensor.

OnePlus Nord availability

The OnePlus Nord will be available in Blue Marble and Gray Onyx. It is priced at INR24,999 and EUR399, which is around RM1,428 to RM1,953 and will launch in India and Europe on August 4. However, its local price and availability are not revealed yet.

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OnePlus One phone now official

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Though we haven’t been posting about the OnePlus One phone, it has been teased as one of the most amazing smartphones out there with beastly specifications. And now, the phone is now official, which will start retailing from $299 in the US.

The company claims that the phone “was designed to be beautiful, timeless and comfortable in the hand”. The phone has a magnesium chassis which measures at only 8.9mm thick and weighs 162g. Most interestingly, you’ll be able to switch the back cover just like a Moto X, materials include bamboo, wood, kevlar, and denim.

In terms of specs, It has a 5.5-inch 1080 Full HD display with LTPD and TOL (Touch on Lens) technology protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.5GHz quad-core SoC, 3GB RAM, 4G LTE support, storage options up to 64GB with no expansion, WiFi AC dual-band, Bluetooth 4.1, 13MP
Sony
 sensor main camera, and powered by a 3100mAh battery. The OnePlus One runs on a special CynaogenMod 11S version based on Android KitKat.

OnePlus will be offering the first 100 customers that can smash their existing phones in exchange for a One handset for a dirt $1 through their
‘SMASH THE PAST’ campaign
. The phone will unfortunately be available for purchase through invitations ONLY, and users being invited to buy the phone will be able to invite their friends to buy.

In our opinion, the only amazing thing that we can see in pictures is typically a Chinese made smartphone with powerful specs sheet selling at a dirt cheap price at RM1000, we doubt if the company is able to keep up its reputation in terms of brand and after sales support – Fingers Crossed.

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OnePlus opens up Nougat flavored Oxygen OS Open Beta 8

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OnePlus has announced an Android Nougat software update rollout for the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T by the end of 2016, and fans are hoping that the company will stay true to their word and not pull off another delay in typical “OnePlus of the past” fashion. The good news is, OnePlus has announced a open beta software for the OnePlus 3, based on Android Nougat.

Dubbed the Open Beta 8, the Oxygen OS software will run on top of Google’s latest Android version. Some new key upgrades include a new notifications design, a newly designed settings menu, multi-window view, notification direct reply and custom DPI support. Oxygen OS also sees a couple of new features and improvements with the update. Users will have icon options to choose for the status bar, and Quick Launch is now available for 3rd party apps. OnePlus has also taken the initiative to improve customization for Shelf.

As usual, a beta is labeled as a beta for a reason, tonnes of bugs and software issues. Users will be able to operate the software daily but do take note of these issues that have been identified so far. First of all, Android Pay might fail to work on the software and users might run into a couple of performance and stability issues. The beta happens to be incompatible with TWRP recovery so potential users will have to use the stock recovery to flash the software build. OnePlus has also setup a bug report platform for users to report new bugs and issues, before the company releases official OTA updates based on Android Nougat.

If you are interested, there’s no need to register for a beta program or anything along those lines. The source link below will lead you to OnePlus Forums, with a full list of details and a couple of instructions regarding Open Beta 8. The software build is available for download on the page itself. What do you think of OnePlus’ efforts?

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OnePlus patent reveals hidden camera and rotating camera cover

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OnePlus recently demonstrated a phone with disappearing cameras during CES, but that’s not the end of it; the company recently filed a patent that shows a circular camera that comes with a rotating camera cover.

The device illustrated in the patent is similar to the OnePlus 7T. The only difference would be the camera placements and the additional camera cover. Though it is not mentioned whether the cover needs to be operated manually or could be operated automatically, the latter would be a better choice to avoid the hassle.

On the front, there is also no camera seen — indicating a disappearing camera that might be using under-display technology that was previously seen on brands like OPPO and Xiaomi. The camera should be integrated under the display of the phone and only appear when the camera app is open.

Though it is very unlikely to see this camera design on the upcoming OnePlus 8 series, it could just be a few years down the road before we get a OnePlus phone as described by the patent.

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OnePlus promises three years of security patches and two years of major Android updates

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Huawei has just announced that they will be starting a bi-monthly update for their 2017 and 2018 phones and OnePlus has stated they will be doing the same for their recent phones.

OnePlus has said that they will promise users two years worth of major updates, starting with the OnePlus 3 all the way to the OnePlus 6 with the T variants included. Other than that, they also promised that users will get three years worth of security patches on a bi-monthly basis. Lastly, they also confirmed that the OnePlus 3 and 3T will be receiving the Android P update later this year, however, that will be the last updates the phones receive when it comes to major updates, but security patches will still continue to come in.

OnePlus has been well known for supporting their older devices, the OnePlus 3 and 3T has got features from the OnePlus 5 and 5T which was unexpected. Unlike other companies that offer empty promises, OnePlus has given us confidence that even if you own their older devices, you will still get regular updates.

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OnePlus pushes out Oxygen OS 3.5 Community Build for OnePlus 3

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Just a couple of days after the hardworkers at OnePlus rolled out Oxygen OS 3.1 for the mid range OnePlus X, they have wasted no time in pushing out a new software update for their latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 3. OnePlus has announced the rollout for Oxygen OS version 3.5 for the handset, in beta, or in their own words, a Community Build.

The two month old budget flagship has been receiving quite the number of updates since it was launched, plus a recent hotfix a week or two ago. According to the OnePlus forums, Oxygen OS 3.5 will usher in a bunch of UI improvements, new and improved apps by OnePlus, which includes the file manager, clock and weather, improved camera software plus some improved customization options. The folks at OnePlus claim that Oxygen OS 3.5 brings a lot of “back end enhancements” which are said to improve processes. Also, the update will help bring in future updates at a higher frequency and at faster speeds as well.

If you’re keen on trying out this update for your OnePlus 3, do note the file has to be flashed via ADB sideload. Total data loss is possible hence OnePlus has stressed the need to backup your important data before testing the waters. Since its a Community Build, the forum has listed out several bugs that you need to be aware of. First off, Android Pay won’t be supported, and English will be the only supported language in Oneplus’ own apps. System UI Tuner happens to be off limits as it is unstable, plus you’ll be facing some issues with the UI if you have a custom theme applied. Users might also need to re-register fingerprints if you have the fingerprint authentication feature enabled, and lastly, the usual performance issues faced during day-to-day usage.

Before we wrap up, do note that you will have to re-flash the original build of Oxygen OS in order to receive future official OTA updates if you plan to flash this Community Build of Oxygen OS 3.5. How are you loving your OnePlus 3 so far? Or are you planning to purchase one soon? Feast your eyes upon our unboxing video of the OnePlus 3 below and read up on the full review
here
!

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OnePlus releases OxygenOS Open Beta 10 for the OnePlus 3

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They say old habits die hard, and one of the bad habits of Chinese manufacturer OnePlus is its constantly delayed software updates. OnePlus has rolled out the 10th beta software update based on Android Nougat 7.0 for its earlier 2016 flagship the OnePlus 3, but this update appears to be a rather minor one, a possibility that OnePlus will be delivering the official Nougat software for the handset real soon.

OxygenOS Open Beta 10 was just released by OnePlus for the OnePlus 3, weighing less than 200MB in size, making it just a minor update upon the Nougat flavored OxygenOS on the OnePlus 3. The update includes:

Added Data Saver

Fixed Lock Screen clock bug in Portrait Mode

Fixed issue of reverting to Default Theme after reboot

Optimized fingerprint unlocking speed

Optimized the quality of Expanded Screenshot

Optimized WiFi performance

Optimized system performance and battery consumption

As seen on the list above, most of them are of improvements, optimizations and bug fixes. Perhaps, OnePlus is ready to officially ship out Android Nougat to its handsets? The company has launched two flagships this year instead of the usual sole flagship device – the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T. OnePlus has promised to rollout the final release of its version of Android Nougat software to both flagships by the end of this year, but it seems like the company will once again delay the rollout. What do you think?

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OnePlus releases teaser video for the OnePlus 5

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We hope that the hype and anticipation for the OnePlus 5 won’t fade away before its unveiling 10 days from now, which might turn out to be the case as there seems to be countless leaks, rumors, and recently teasers. As much as this is turning into a killjoy, OnePlus has posted up a teaser video of its up and coming flagship device for 2017.

This teaser video was posted up just a day after OnePlus showed off the back of the dual camera OnePlus 5 in a teaser image. The video only lasts ten seconds, with nothing much revealed, apart from a couple of flashes of the handset’s curves, plus another emphasis on the fact that the phone will sport a dual camera setup. This time, a new catch phrase is spotted – “Focus on what matters”.

With the amount of build up for towards the OnePlus 5’s launch, we would definitely expect the phone to be nothing less than excellent. The phone will feature a Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB or 8GB of RAM with either 64GB or 128GB of storage. The phone is rumored to be priced significantly higher than OnePlus’ past devices, but the truth will only be out this coming 20th of June.


OnePlus representative spills beans on OnePlus 3 launch date

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From legit looking renders to consistent spec leaks, the OnePlus 3 is certainly the device that many are looking forward to right now. You might want to cancel all your June 14 plans for a possible OnePlus 3 launch event, as a OnePlus employee might have just spilled the beans on the event’s date next month.

The conversation is said to happen in OnePlus’ Live Chat, and the June 14 launch date was revealed by a OnePlus customer rep, or more specifically, an agent of the live chat. However, this might turn out to be a joke, or by luck, true so do have some anticipation that this might end either way. OnePlus usually releases their flagship devices after the rest of the bunch, hence the Chinese startup doesn’t have to worry much about competition.

So far, we’ve seen the release of major flagships – the Galaxy S7, LG G5 and HTC 10 this year. Hailing from China are the Xiaomi Mi 5, Meizu Pro 6 and the Huawei P9 series. The HTC-build inspired OnePlus 3 is set to sweep the consumer market when it releases. Nevertheless, let’s remind you about the rumored spec sheet so far. A 5.5-inch 1080 displau, Snapdragon 820 processor with 4GB or 6GB of RAM coupled with 32GB or 64GB of internal storage, 16MP and 8MP cameras on the rear and the front respectively, a 3,000mAh battery with OPPO’s Super VOOC fast charging technology, and not forgetting, the return of NFC support.

The launch event will likely be in VR like OnePlus did with the OnePlus 2. The company also claims to provide the world’s first VR shopping experience so stay tuned!

Source:
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OnePlus resolves to ship phones quicker in 2017

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Chinese company OnePlus has no doubt released smartphones that managed to raise some eyebrows. From the controversial invite-only OnePlus One to the current OnePlus 3T, OnePlus has certainly shown signs of maturity, especially when it comes to the marketing aspect. However, the company has faced supply difficulties yet again, this time with the OnePlus 3T. With that, OnePlus aims to ship phones faster this year, reducing delivery times.

In a post on OnePlus Forums, the company has claimed that two of its latest devices – the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T have been in constant high demand, leading to supply difficulties whereby the OnePlus underestimated the demand for its smartphones. Towards the end of last year, the devices on its online store were constantly out of stock. Consumers also had to wait a little longer than usual to receive their beloved devices.

OnePlus now has a New Year’s resolution to quicken its delivery process for its devices. As a start, the company has announced that beginning January 24th, its latest batch of OnePlus 3T units will be able to be shipped immediately upon order in the EU and North America region. OnePlus does not guarantee that this offer will last forever, but it is definitely a good start. What are your New Year’s resolutions?

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OnePlus rolls out Android 7.1.1 to OnePlus 3

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The OnePlus 3 will be added to the list of the handful devices running the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat as OnePlus has started rolling out the software update. This comes after OnePlus made the latest software available to its Open Beta users. With the update also comes a new Oxygen OS 4.1.0.

The software update is incremental so don’t expect major changes to arrive with the update. However, there are a couple of fixes and improvements worth noting. Here is the full changelog anyway:

Upgraded Android 7.1.1

Updated Google security patch to 1st March 2017

Added expanded screenshots

Improved picture taking of moving objects with blur reduction

Improved video stability when recording

Improved WiFi connectivity

Improved bluetooth connectivity

General bug fixes

OnePlus has carried on efforts on improving the OnePlus 3’s camera software, enhancing the camera’s abilities to capture moving objects with less blur. Also, video stabilization should also see some form of improvement as that has been one of the biggest uglies in the 2016 budget flagship. Apart from that are the quashing of general bugs in the software like you’ll see in any other Android software update.

OnePlus claims that a small percentage of users will be receiving the OTA update today before a broader rollout over the course of the next few days. However, if you happen to be impatient, download the handy Opera VPN app and set your region to Canada. Upon that you should be receiving a notification to download the software update which is 300+MB in size.

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OnePlus rolls out Oxygen OS 3.2.8 for the OnePlus 3

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Another software update has hit the OnePlus 3, the phone which was discontinued by its maker in US and European markets to make way for the OnePlus 3T. Before you get excited, this isn’t an Android Nougat update for the handset, just the usual software update with some added features on top of general improvements. OnePlus has recently announced that Android Nougat will be heading to both the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T some time next month so this software update might be the last of Marshmallow.

OnePlus has begun rolling out Oxygen OS version 3.2.8 for the OnePlus 3. The incremental update includes a couple of fixes, improvements and some additional features. On top of general bug fixes and increased system stability, notable ones include 1080p video recording at 60 FPS and better optimization of Snapchat. Snapchat has been sluggish all this while on the OnePlus 3, so that’s great news for OnePlus 3 users. Apart from that, the software update has also added emergency calling for users in India, which can be triggered by triple pressing the power button.

As usual, the rollout is gradual, meaning that it will reach a small percentage of users before getting a wider roll out in the days to come. Have you received your copy of Oxygen OS 3.2.8? Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

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OnePlus rolls out software updates for OP5 and OP5T

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OnePlus has now released software updates for its 2017 flagships the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T. Both OTA updates include some fixes which will improve the user experience. One unfortunate thing to note is that it still isn’t running on Android Oreo, just good ol’ Nougat.

First off, the update for the OnePlus 5 is Oxygen OS version 4.5.15. Among the updates and fixes that come with the build are:

GPS improvements

Fixed issue of not able to set customized alarm ringtone

Fixed issue of sharing emoji from Bitmoji

Updated Android security patch to October

General bug fixes

The update doesn’t sound major by any means, but Android security patches are often very important. If you prefer to opt for Android Oreo, OnePlus has already opened up its beta program for OnePlus 5 users.

The newer OnePlus 5T does however come with more significant updates and fixes with Oxygen OS version 4.7.4:

Camera

Optimized UI of Camera

Improvements for photo quality

System

Optimizations for audio from speaker and earphones

Optimizations for face unlock

Optimizations for vibration

Wi-Fi battery usage optimization

Improved stability of fingerprint and GPS

General bug fixes and system stability improvement

The respective software updates for the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T are currently rolling out. OnePlus claims that the OTA updates will reach a small amount of users before rolling out to the rest of the world.

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OnePlus shows off the OnePlus 5 again

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It’s not much of a surprise anymore when you come across a OnePlus 5 leak or rumor. We all do know what to expect with the next flagship by OnePlus less than two weeks from now. The relatively new Chinese smartphone maker has uploaded an image of the OnePlus 5 on its official Google Plus account, and it was probably done on purpose.

The image above was sourced from the official OnePlus Google Plus account, flaunting the rear of the OnePlus 5, along with a tagline that says, “Dual Camera. Clearer Photos.” The tagline matches the one seen in the allegedly leaked retail box just recently. The phone on the other hand looks exactly the same as the one seen in the latest leaked render by Android Police.

The OnePlus 5 sports a very iPhone-esque design this time round, which is unsurprising, given that OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has been fond of Apple’s iPhone’s himself. The new official image has once again confirmed that the phone will be offered in Midnight Black as one of its color options, plus a dual rear camera configuration.

The one and only confirmed spec of the OnePlus 5 is that it features a Snapdragon 835 processor. It is kind of a killjoy to know so much about a phone before it launches, don’t you think?

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OnePlus smartwatch confirmed to launch in 2021

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OnePlus CEO
Pete Lau
 has confirmed that there will be a OnePlus smartwatch early next year, making it the first smartwatch produced by the company.

It’s either Oxygen OS or Wear OS

Many of you said you wanted a watch, and as you might have heard over the weekend—we’re making one, to be released early next year. Wishes do come true.🎁
https://t.co/H1Fqv9srXj

— Pete Lau (@PeteLau)
December 22, 2020

 There are no concrete details yet, but we are expecting the smartwatch to either run on Oxygen OS/Wear OS. After all, OnePlus has been in a good relationship with Google and said in an
interview
 that they are working with Google to improve Wear OS.

OnePlus smartwatch will probably resemble the OPPO Watch

Design-wise, we may be looking at a similar design as the
OPPO Watch
 that was revealed back in September this year. The OPPO Watch has a dual-curved display and comes in a square form factor. We believe the OnePlus watch will come in a similar design, despite previous sketches that hinted a circular display. Unfortunately, none of its specs has been revealed yet.

The OnePlus smartwatch is definitely something to look forward to; OnePlus has been expanding its product range recently with the introduction of OnePlus TVs and also the midrange OnePlus Nord.

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OnePlus teams up with O2 for traditional sale of the OnePlus 3

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Since the launch of the OnePlus One, OnePlus has been pushing out their handsets through online channels. For instance, the dreaded and controversial yet exclusive invite system which lingered on till the OnePlus 2 and ended with this year’s OnePlus 3. That move is somewhat reasonable due to the Chinese startup’s limited resources to manufacture large amounts of their handsets. Fast forward till today, the invite system is officially dead, and OnePlus has announced that it will partner UK carrier O2 to push out their current flagship handset.

This will be one of the few times OnePlus will go physical sale with their products rather than online. In Malaysia, the OnePlus One and OnePlus 2 were offered locally with major carrier Maxis, with or without a binding contract. OnePlus will be pulling off something similar with O2 in the UK very soon. And by very soon, I mean September 29, about a day from now. The OnePlus 3 will be available on O2’s online store and retail stores, offered alongside O2’s Refresh tariffs. The plans start at £28 monthly, with no upfront payment required.

Looks like the UK folks out there would be able to test out the OnePlus 3 physically in O2 retail stores very soon. Is this move a sign of OnePlus’ maturity in marketing their products? Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

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OnePlus teases Harry Potter edition smartwatch

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Calling all wizards and witches, your first smart watch is here.

But no, it doesn’t do Avada Kedavra or Stupefy spells, but its a Harry Potter themed OnePlus Watch that connects to your phone and tracks your fitness.

For a generation that still remembers magic.
 Experience more and get notified to win big.
 Know more:
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#SmartEverywear

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— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN)
October 13, 2021

OnePlus has teased the arrival of this limited edition gadget on its Twitter account, with a picture showing the strap of the watch and a familiar quote from Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape when asked about Harry’s mother in a scene.

While you can expect most of the features on the original OnePlus Watch to remain the same, it will come with exclusive Harry Potter themed watch faces and straps that fans will appreciate, as you can see a glimpse of the available watch faces that’s acquired by GSMArena above.

The OnePlus Watch features a 1.39-inch AMOLED round display with a 354×354 resolution, it has the regular fitness watch features such as supporting over 110+ exercise modes, SpO2 monitoring, IP68 water resistance and built-in GPS. The watch will only connect to Android devices over Bluetooth 5.0 and supports phone calls, notifications, on-device music playback while promising up to 14 days of battery life.

No exact dates have been mentioned by OnePlus yet, but as a die hard Harry Potter fan, I solemnly swear that it should be released before Christmas.

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OnePlus tells us why its phones have yet to embrace wireless charging

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No, there won’t be a glass build OnePlus 5T later this month. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, who spoke about the company’s decision to retain the 3.5 mm headphone jack on the OnePlus 5T, now talks about wireless charging. He claimed that fans were talking about wireless charging at the time where he posted his opinion about the headphone jack, hence this new post.

Lau does mention that wireless charging technology has matured a lot over the past few years, and that OnePlus has actually considered adopting the technology for its handsets, which might have changed the design of the OnePlus 5 and the upcoming OnePlus 5T. But the company stuck with its own proprietary Dash Charge technology which is said to be more superior.

One of the reasons why is because the best wireless charging pads out there advertise up to 15 watts of power on paper, but that can only be achieve if your device is perfectly aligned with the charging pad, taking away the convenience feature. Another reason is that Dash Charge already provides enough power for the day through one charging session. “A day’s power in half an hour” has been OnePlus’ tagline for its charging technology since the OnePlus 3, and has stayed true to it since.

Lau wraps up by saying that OnePlus chose not to adopt wireless charging tech as it comes down to “whether the solution actually brings a better experience”. He also stated that the company will consider adopting that technology when the time is right.

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OnePlus testing Android Oreo privately for the OnePlus 3

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Android Oreo has been officially unveiled not too long ago, with Google finally revealing what the O in Android O stands for. OnePlus, a company who has been on a rollercoaster ride when it comes to its software updates, is reportedly testing Android Oreo software for its 2016 flagship in a closed beta.

This news comes from a beta tester in the program who informed the folks at Android Police. The closed beta program differs from that of the open beta program which is open to public OnePlus users. The internal beta version of Android Oreo for the OnePlus 3 is said to be very much unstable, with connections such as WiFi and Bluetooth still full of bugs, plus a non-functional NFC.

The OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T and the OnePlus 5 is currently running on Android Nougat. News of the company testing out Oreo privately is definitely good news for OnePlus users and fans. This means that OnePlus might be doing the same for the OnePlus 3T and OnePlus 5 as well, since priority is usually given to newer devices.

OnePlus hasn’t had a good run with its software, with the older OnePlus 2 left behind running only Android Marshmallow. The company also switched from CyanogenMod to its own OxygenOS for the OnePlus One after a whole fiasco with Micromax.

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OnePlus to have April 7 launch, not of the OnePlus 3

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Many rumors have been surrounding OnePlus and its April event. However, OnePlus has denied that the April 7 event is for the launch of the OnePlus 3. The folks at Android Authority have contacted OnePlus regarding the rumored launch and they confirmed that the event isn’t of the OnePlus 3.

According to a OnePlus spokesman, the event next month will focus on the Chinese market. If you still recall, Carl Pei has mentioned that the OnePlus 3 will be launched some time in the 2nd quarter of the year. There’s still a while to go, but an Antutu benchmark of the rumored next “flagship killer” has already surfaced online.

The OnePlus 3’s internals will consist of a Snapdragon 820 processor with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The device is said to be running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow so we should be expecting that version of Android running on the OnePlus 3 out of the box, with an Oxygen OS 3.0 skinned on top. Further specs from the benchmark tells us that the handset will be sporting a 16MP rear camera and a 8MP selfie shooter. However, it will still be featuring a 1080p display. The OnePlus 2 didn’t create as much hype as the OnePlus One? What do you think will happen with the 3?

Source:
Android Authority
,
TechnoBuffalo

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OnePlus to reveal a new product tomorrow

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While OnePlus has finally managed to slience critics (well most of them) with their third flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 3, the company seems to have shifted its focus to a new product which will be revealed soon.

OnePlus has uploaded a video onto its YouTube channel, teasing something that looks pretty much like a set of earphones, ending the video with a “Tune in on 08.25.2016” statement on screen. Obviously, the teaser video doesn’t say much but we’re pretty certain that OnePlus will be introducing a new set of earphones, if not something closely related to the said product.

If a new set of OnePlus earbuds happen to be true, this product refresh might be of the OnePlus Icons which was launched last year. A wild yet possible speculation would be a set of USB Type-C earbuds, considering the fact that USB-C is the future and that OnePlus has already implemented the still new technology in the OnePlus 2 last year. Fortunately, we only have a day or so left to the aforementioned August 25th date. Let’s just hope that it won’t be another great product masked by an underwhelming gimmicky launch experience. What do you think?

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OnePlus unveils Bullets V2 earphones

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As recently teased, OnePlus has finally announced their newest addition to the company’s small collection of smartphones and accessories. The Chinese manufacturer has introduced the successor to its Silver Bullets, the OnePlus Bullets V2.

Indeed, this pair of earphones is the “something special” OnePlus has announced in the earlier teaser video a couple of days back. OnePlus has claimed the Bullets V2 to be the perfect companion to its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 3, though it would’ve been nice if the earphones were included with the handset. Perhaps we might be seeing a special edition OnePlus 3 bundled with the Bullets V2 like how the company sold the OnePlus One JBL Edition back in 2014.

The OnePlus Bullets V2 was the result of a partnership between the Chinese startup and German audio techies LOFO, hence the earphones are fitted with a lightweight ARYPHAN polyarylate diaphragm, also known for its high vibration frequency. OnePlus claims the Bullets V2 to have been tuned and optimized better than the previous generation Silver Bullets, with a range improvement of bass, mids and trebles. The ear chambers have a boasted lightweight of 2 grams, and are fitted with anti-allergy silicone ear tips. As far as tangle-worry wires go, OnePlus has got that covered with the earphones sporting the company’s patented flat wire design. The Bullets V2 comes with the standard remote control with three buttons plus a microphone. The full specifications of the earphones can be found below:

The availability and pricing of the OnePlus Bullets V2 have yet to be announced. The product is apparently listed as “sold out” on OnePlus’ online store. What do you think about OnePlus’ attempt on refreshing a pair of earphones? Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

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OnePlus updates Nougat beta for OnePlus 3

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Earlier this month, OnePlus has made Android Nougat software available in beta, for its community to try its Oxygen OS software in Google’s latest Android version before commencing its final release. The Chinese manufacturer has promised that Nougat will arrive to its two 2016 flagships, the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T by the end of the year. Approximately two weeks after OnePlus opened up its Nougat beta program for OnePlus 3 users, it has rolled out an OTA update as a follow up to that.

The new OTA update for the beta software includes these changes and improvements:

Added Expanded Screenshots

Shelf Design Optimizations

General UI Optimizations

DPI Optimizations

Battery Performance Optimizations

Stability and Performance Optimizations

General bug fixes

The above mentioned improvements are mostly not directly visible, with the exception of Expanded Screenshots, which allows users to capture a longer screenshot by scrolling down a page. The rest of the changes are mainly based on performance and stability improvements, plus general software optimization revolving around the Oxygen OS UI.

Known as Open Beta 9, existing beta users will be receiving the software update via OTA. Don’t worry about being left behind if you did not previously flash the Open Beta 8 software. OnePlus has made Open Beta 9 available for download as a full flashable build, but you will need to flash the software via ADB sideload. Be sure to backup all data before attempting to flash OnePlus’ Nougat Open Beta. The full details and instructions regarding Open Beta 9 is available via the source link below.

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OnePlus wants you to vote for the OnePlus 5’s retail box look

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It seems like the eagerly awaited OnePlus 5 phone will soon make its appearance as we receive more teasers and hints regarding OnePlus’ upcoming flagship of 2017. We are two weeks away from the rumored June 15 launch date, and the Chinese company is allowing us to choose the design of the OnePlus 5 retail box.

OnePlus has started a voting poll on Chinese micro blogging site Weibo, along with 8 design samples of the OnePlus 5 retail box. The designs are either in white or red color, with the second one looking very much similar to that of the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. Regardless, all the design samples are largely OnePlus themed and neither of them stray too far away.

Fans get to vote for their favorite box design for the OnePlus 5, and by the looks of it, the most voted design will be the one chosen to house the OnePlus 5 and “facilitate” the unboxing experience.

Nearly 6,000 people have cast their votes so far, and the voting process will go on for a week, with a little over 6 days to go. Which of these designs are your personal favorite?

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OnePlus wants you in the loop for the OnePlus 3 VR launch

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Rumors have nailed it yet again. OnePlus will officially unveil its next flagship, the OnePlus 3 on June 14, which is a little less than two weeks from now. This time, OnePlus has promised the handset to be invite-free.

OnePlus, has a pretty controversial history when it comes to pushing out their phones, notably the OnePlus One. The first “Flagship Killer” was known for its exclusive invite system, plus the company had a hard time keeping up with the overwhelming demand by consumers and fans, which then again isn’t surprising for a manufacturing startup. Nevertheless, the OnePlus One boasted flagship specs, being compared to the likes of the Galaxy S5 by Samsung back then, but at half the price. The company went on with the OnePlus 2 last year, which didn’t generate as much hype as its predecessor, followed by the mid range OnePlus X, flaunting a glass build with 2014 flagship specs.

The OnePlus 3, like the OnePlus 2, will be launched via VR. The company wrote history last year by making the OnePlus 2 the first smartphone to be launched using virtual reality. This time, OnePlus aims to provide a global VR shopping experience as well, again, the first ever to happen. OnePlus wants to invite you to the Loop, which is the OnePlus 3’s VR launch, doubling as the world’s first global VR shopping experience. In the teaser video by OnePlus, co-founder Carl Pei in hologram form announces that they will open the world’s first virtual reality store in outer space, so be sure to suit up.

The OnePlus 3 will be launched at 12:30pm Eastern Time, which will be 12:30am Malaysian Time on the 15th of June, and the device will be open for sale at 3:00pm (3:00am Malaysian Time), and as mentioned earlier, it will be invite free! The app for the VR launch is already available for download at the Play Store
here
. Chances are that the OnePlus 3 won’t be immediately available to Malaysian consumers after the launch, but we’re hoping that it won’t arrive too late.

Rounding up the rumors of the flagship device, which might probably be spot on as well – a 5.5-inch Full HD OLED display, a Snapdragon 820 SoC with 4GB or 6GB of RAM alongside 64GB of internal storage, a 16MP primary camera and 8MP selfie shooter, a 3,000mAh battery and NFC support. A recent leaked render shows that the OnePlus 3 will be sporting a metal design this time, instead of the OnePlus signature Sandstone texture. What do you think?

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OnePlus wants you to review the OnePlus 3

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The OnePlus 3 is rumored to launch in exactly two weeks from now on the 14th of June and OnePlus has set up their Lab for those who want their hands on the device before anyone else. Interested in test driving the OnePlus 3? OnePlus is giving you the chance to do so.

OnePlus has launched The Lab, which is a peer review program for the OnePlus 3, which the company gets feedback on the device, a crowd sourced feedback with the help of the community. In other words, OnePlus is putting their hopes on their fans to provide their fair opinion, giving the device an honest review and treatment. It is like a contest, and an opportunity for you to take the OnePlus 3 for a spin before the rest.

Anyone from around the world is eligible for this program, and a reviewer team 30 people will be selected to review the OnePlus 3. The chosen ones will then be required to take an in depth look on the device, before submitting a comprehensive review. However, submitting an application isn’t easy like any other contest. Apart from filling in your personal details, you’ll be required to write an essay of no fewer than 500 words as to why you should be selected to review the OnePlus 3, so it’s time to put pen to paper on this one, plus some essay skills from school. There’s only less six days left for you to submit your application, during the period in which you’ll be allowed to edit your application. You can apply for the OnePlus Lab right
her
e, but you’ll need to have a OnePlus account beforehand. Are you stoked for the next flagship by OnePlus?

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OnePlus wants you to shop in VR

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Last year, the OnePlus 2 was the first smartphone in the world that was launched via VR, which provided quite an immersive experience, not to mention a smooth one without any server crashes along the way. However, it seems like VR launches have gotten an little too stale. The last known VR launch was the Lenovo ZUK Z1 in India. This time round, OnePlus intends to have us shop via VR.

OnePlus is now offering a VR headset known as the Loop VR, courtesy of a collaboration between the Chinese startup and Ant VR. As we speak, OnePlus is giving out a total of 30,000 headsets for free. Yes, that includes shipping as well so you need not worry. According to them, the launch of the OnePlus 3 will be the world’s first global shopping experience in VR. Those who have managed to get the Loop VR will be able to get the next “Flagship Killer” before the rest.

Do note that OnePlus is currently experiencing issues in recognizing IP’s for their website, which isn’t at all surprising in OnePlus fashion. We’re hoping that they patch it up soon. Meanwhile, have you experienced any device launch through VR?

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OnePlus welcomes Ubuntu to its OnePlus One

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Nearly a month ago, the folks at Canonical have worked with Meizu to unveil the most powerful Ubuntu-operated smartphone, known as the
Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition
. Chinese OEM OnePlus has joined the software adoption game as well, however, not releasing a dedicated and exclusive handset like Meizu. Instead, OnePlus collaborated with Canonical to roll out a tailored build of the Ubuntu OS to their first ever smartphone – the OnePlus One.

OnePlus has brought the announcement to its forums, stating that it’s joining the Ubuntu family. OnePlus did not specify the stability of the OS on the One, but has warned it was still a work in progress. Enthusiasts shouldn’t get carried away just yet, as features such as the camera, bluetooth and GPS are still not working. Nevertheless, UB Ports show an 80% progress in terms of the development of Ubuntu for the OnePlus One.

OnePlus has also announced that they are working on a release for the OnePlus X, and are in the midst of recruiting developers:

“
Calling all developers! The community has encountered a number of difficulties in the development process. Anyone interested in helping out with the OnePlus X build is welcome on Ubuntu’s developer page.”

The Ubuntu OS for other devices are also under development, notably the Nexus 5 and Nexus 10, both of which are at 90% progress, based on the UB Ports site. Which side are you on? CyanogenMod, Oxygen OS or Ubuntu? Let us know your thoughts!

Source:
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OnePlus will be launching a range of TVs this September

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OnePlus has been focusing on smartphones for so long, the company now decides to start launching TVs too. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau made an announcement regarding this matter last year and now MySmartPrice has gotten news that these TVs will be launch in September.

There’s already Bluetooth SIG certification of OnePlus’ upcoming TVs, in which there will be at least four different models: 43-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch. These TVs are said to come with Bluetooth 5.0 and will have “a unique Android TV experience” which MySmartPrice is guessing to be about its UI and apps.

In addition to that, reports suggest that these TVs will have a 4K screen, top-notch design and several other enhancements to match the current competitor’s TV standards. We’re also expecting the OnePlus TVs to come with AI-powered voice assistant and maybe even OLED panels. According to the Bluetooth SIG documents, these TVs could possibly be launched in China, India and US, but we’re expecting it to be available in more countries, possibly at a later date.

If OnePlus continues to its strategy of competitive pricing, it could be possible that its TV will be more affordable compared to others despite offering high specs. What do you think? Would you get a OnePlus TV?

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OnePlus will launch 5G smartphone in 2019 with the Snapdragon 855

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Yesterday Qualcomm revealed the Snapdragon 855 chipset at the Snapdragon Tech Summit and today, OnePlus announced that their first 5G smartphone will be using the new Snapdragon chipset.

The company’s CEO, Pete Lau also stated that OnePlus will be the first in Europe to release a 5G smartphone and they’ll be cooperating with EE, the largest telecommunications provider in UK. Both companies are working together to ensure that the users are able to experience a smooth 5G connectivity and the 5G smartphone will first launch in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham and Manchester.

Image credit: OnePlus

While OnePlus have been known to sell premium phones with less premium prices, Lau said that the 5G smartphone will probably cost up to $300 more than 4G smartphones due to the complexity in producing the phone. As creating 5G phones that can accommodate to several different cellular carriers with different frequencies is much harder than doing so with 4G phones, the cost will be increased to ensure that they could find a solution to cover the different cellular carriers worldwide. The complexity of the technology also cause challenges in the phone design due to the placement of multiple antennas, and the company will have to think of a suitable design and layout to ensure that the signals are not blocked.

However, the 5G smartphones are what smartphone consumers are looking forward to now, and since it’s capable of increasing the speed and performance of data transfers, connectivity and information processing, it’s necessary for the company to produce 5G smartphones to bring users better smartphone experiences. OnePlus also said that the 5G smartphone will not be the successor to the OnePlus 6T and instead will start a new series of its own.

Image credit: Samsung

On the other hand, Samsung has also revealed a 5G smartphone prototype at the Snapdragon Tech Summit, and the prototype has a screen cutout at the top-right corner which is admittedly hideous and queer. Let’s hope that OnePlus can do better than this.

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OnePlus will now throw in a pair of earphones for free with the OnePlus 5

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Most smartphones typically come with a set of earphones out of the box when you purchase them. But for companies like OnePlus with more affordable smartphones, you will only get the phone itself, along with a charging cable and adapter. OnePlus will be switching things up for a limited time, as it will be bundling its own earphones for free with the OnePlus 5.

If you happen to be living in the States, you’re in luck as OnePlus will be giving you a pair of its Bullets V2 earphones for free if you purchase the 8GB RAM model of the OnePlus 5. Selling for $19.99 (RM 84.05) on the OnePlus online store, it might not make the OnePlus 5 seem like an extra must get, but it is regardless a bonus buy if you purchase the higher end model of the handset.

Just a quick recap – the OnePlus 5 features a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 835 processor with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage respectively. The phone has a rear camera setup of 21MP +16MP sensors, plus a 16MP selfie shooter on the front. It packs a 3,300mAh battery.

This offer by OnePlus is currently only available in the US. Customers can also enjoy discounted priority shipping apart from the free earphones. Will the offer make its way to Malaysia?

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OnePlus X review : Lost in the shuffle

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There are two things that I know of when it comes to OnePlus. One, they like to label themselves with grandiose titles, such as the OnePlus Two’s “flagship killer moniker”. Two, it has one of the most obnoxious ways to acquire the phone that involves limited space invites. Hipster marketing aside, I’ve heard many things about the OnePlus, most of them positive, so I’d be lying if I said that the OnePlus phones didn’t managed to spark my interest. Well, said curiosity has been satiated as I’ve received the OnePlus X for review.

Design

The OnePlus X has opted to use the standard design style of a flagship level phone. It has a metal band on the edge of the phone, the corners are of the phone are curved so that it doesn’t feel like a brick and the back is covered in a layer of glass to make it feel smooth in the hand while doubling as a CSI crime zone (fingerprints yay!).

The phone comes with a 5” display that is full HD, which is a nice touch considering that phones of this size usually settle on a resolution of 720 x 1280.

One thing that I am surprised about is that for such a small phone, the OnePlus X does weigh more than I was expecting. This is great for those that would like their phone to feel solid.

My one gripe with the design choice of the OnePlus X has to do with the fact that the capacitive touch buttons located at the bottom of the screen aren’t backlit. Couple that with the fact that the buttons are coloured greyish, and you’ll have a hard time even noticing it in the first place.

Software

For software, the OnePlus X runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with the Oxygen OS skin. For a custom skin, Oxygen OS is incredibly lightweight, as the skin features only one single app that isn’t part of the standard Android setup.

Oxygen OS being lean means that the OnePlus X can run fast despite of its dated hardware, which will go into it a bit later, but otherwise, the OnePlus X offers an almost vanilla Android experience.

Performance

For components, the OnePlus X has settled on the Snapdragon 801, a chip that performs well, but is beginning to show its age. Other components include the Adreno 330 and 3GB of RAM.

In general use, the OnePlus X performs well. Web browsing, video streaming and the likes can be done without much fuss. There are the very infrequent crashes, but it isn’t a deal breaker by any means.

However, the limitations of the OnePlus X will be very obvious once you boot up some intensive programs or apps with it. Running graphically intensive games on this phone is a sure fire way to make the phone choke.

Alongside the deteriorating performance, the OnePlus X will noticeably heat up enough for you to take notice of it.

Camera

Imaging on the OnePlus X is handled by the 13MP rear camera and the 8MP front camera.

The rear camera on the OnePlus X is able to perform well during the day as the images for both standard shots and close ups have great quality. The same couldn’t be said of the OnePlus X’s camera during night conditions as the pictures produced then aren’t quite as good.

As for selfies, the OnePlus X’s 8MP front camera means that the selfies taken by it are of pretty good quality. It also has the compulsory beauty mode for those who wants to look as artificially good as possible.


OnePlus X still stuck on Lollipop with OxygenOS 2.2.1 update

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OnePlus has begun rolling out the Community Build of OxygenOS 3.0 for the OnePlus 2, after a few weeks of soak testing. OxygenOS 3.0 is based on Android Marshmallow. The OnePlus X on the other hand has received OxygenOS 2.2.1 as a security update, still stuck on Android Lollipop.

OnePlus has always been known to delay OS updates since its CyanogenMod days back in 2014, and it seems like Marshmallow will be stalled for the time being for the OnePlus X. The 2.2.1 update includes a security patch update, which is unspecified, alongside some other bug fixes as stated below:

Fix for data leak while roaming experienced in some regions

Fix for microphone being muted when using Google Hangouts

Fix for app drawer not launching when google search bar is hidden

GMS 3.0 upgrade

APN update to support Tigo carrier

Security patch update

General bug fixes and optimizations

As usual, the update will be available via OTA and will soon roll out to all OnePlus X devices running OxygenOS so you should be receiving an update real soon. Meanwhile in other news, the first “Flagship Killer”, the OnePlus One, seems to be left in the dark by the company with the last OxygenOS update (2.1.4) dating back to January. CyanogenMod on the other hand has been keeping quiet about an official Marshmallow based Cyanogen OS 13 build for the 2014 flagship by OnePlus. What are your thoughts?

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OnePlus Z is a new mid range, 5G smartphone touted to arrive this July

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Don’t be fooled by its name, the OnePlus Z does not fold – in fact, it’s touted to be an upper-mid range smartphone that’ll serve as an cheaper alternative to the OnePlus 8 series.

A poster had surface on
AllAboutSamsung
 editor’s page Max J,
disclosing
 the launch date of the phone. The print also shows the outline of the OnePlus Z’s front panel along with a very snazzy-looking ‘Z’. The display looks plain Jane with a punch hole cutout right in the middle. There also doesn’t look to be any curved edges, so it does seem to want to
mimic
 its flagship cousins either.

Image credit: Twitter @yabhishekhd

The July launch date comes as a surprise to many, as the device was said to have been
scheduled
 to appear at the same time the OnePlus 8 was introduced. Perhaps this was a move to let the OnePlus Z get its time in the spotlight, and detach itself from being the ‘OnePlus 8 Lite’ many assumed it would be.

Under the hood, many have speculated that the device will pack a MediaTek
Dimensity
 1000L chipset – an affordable 5G-enabled processor that’ll pack 4x Cortex A77 cores and 4x Cortex A55 cores. It’ll also have an ARM Mali G77 GPU as well – so this chipset is no slouch.

Its
 name, OnePlus Z, could also mean it’s a successor to 2015’s OnePlus X – or perhaps a safer assumption would be to think it’ll spawn its one line of midrange devices for OnePlus in the near future. As we near the July launch date of the phone, we’ll surely know more about the OnePlus Z, so we’ll keep you posted on what else the phone packs in due course.

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OnePlus Nord: May have dual-selfie camera and is confirmed to launch June 30th

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Is it the
OnePlus Z
, OnePlus Nord or OnePlus Lite? Either way, OnePlus’s next smartphone is confirmed to launch on June 30 and will be held on IGTV.

OnePlus Z: New Beginnings?

OnePlus has a new Instagram account with the handle
@onepluslitezthing
; under this account, the phrase “New Beginnings” is constantly used, hinting that it could be an entirely new series instead of just a smartphone in the existing series.

According to
NotebookCheck
, the company has
previously
 offered two name options — OnePlus Lite and OnePlus Z. It could be an honest poll to find out which name customers will prefer, but it could also be to divert the attention from the other name option, the OnePlus Nord. In

Or could it be the OnePlus Nord?

So OnePlus posted a bunch of images on Instagram and then deleted em, but yeah, there’s Nord for you 😀
#oneplus

#OnePlusNord

#newbeginnings

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— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings)
June 24, 2020

In a tweet posted by Mukul Sharma from StuffLiftings, he revealed an Instagram picture that was posted by OnePlus that has been deleted. The picture showed a card that has the word ’NORD’ printed over it while the other side of the card has texts that can’t be read due to bad image quality.

However, another user spent some time trying to decipher the texts and said that this is what it says, “Your early support for OnePlus Nord means a lot to our team. As a thank you for being one of our first 100 followers, we’d like to reward you with some exclusive Nord merch. We hope you like it. As the launch approaches, the team is still hard at work and not sleeping much at all, really. Until then, keep an eye out for upcoming news at
@oneplusnord
. And if <garbled> you find the urge to show off your

new gifts on <garbled>, don’t forget to tag us with
#OnePlusNord
. Thanks for going on the journey with us and welcome to our community.”

Rumored specs and features

Image credit: TechDroider

The latest rumors suggest that the new device will be housing a dual-front camera system that consists of a 32MP lens paired with another 8MP ultra-wide lens.
Android Authority
 also shared a screenshot of a survey that proposes the specs that will be found in the OnePlus Nord. This includes a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 64MP triple camera.

Image credit: Android Authority

The survey also indicated that the OnePlus Nord will have a 4,300mAh battery with 30W fast charging, 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. When it comes to the processor, there has been some contradictions — some pointed towards a MediaTek chipset while others believe that the new OnePlus device will be powered by a Snapdragon 765 chipset.

Price and availability

The OnePlus Nord is expected to be priced at INR25,000 (RM1,418), lower than the new
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro
. This could be OnePlus’s way to return to what it’s famous for — offering good quality phones at a competitive price. OnePlus Nord is also confirmed to be coming to Malaysia as there’s already an Instagram account with the handle
@oneplus.nord.my
.

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These online apps are all you need to stay at home during the COVID-19 Movement Control Order

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Today marks the first day of the Movement Control Order, meaning that we Malaysians should be staying home as much as possible and avoid going out unnecessarily. However, this led to selfishness in some us — people were panic buying all over the nation. In fact, there’s no need to overreact and stockpile as you’ll be robbing the chance for the elderly and the poorer families to get their necessities. Plus, doesn’t crowding the supermarket defeats the whole purpose of the Movement Control Order?

So, what should we do instead? It’s 2020 guys, almost everything can be done online. If you really want to stay safe and reduce your chance of being infected, online shopping is the way to go.

Groceries

You don’t have to stand in a long queue or go to grocery stores just to find the shelves emptied out before you can even grab a pack of instant noodle (or toilet paper); just download apps like
MyGroser
,
Tesco
 and
HappyFresh
. Whether you’re looking for poultry, meat, seafood, or vegetables, these apps have them all. You can stay in the comfort of your own home and get all the things you need — just make sure you sign up for an account and opt for online payment to avoid unnecessary contact. You can also ask the rider to drop your items at your doorstep if you’re worried about being in close distance with him/her.

Hair care and body care

Just when you thought you have everything you need, you run out of shampoo/body shampoo. Of course, you can also rely on the apps above to get these items, but some of us are more particular than others. What if we also ran out of moisturisers, serums, or masks? I won’t call this a necessity but hey, a girl gotta do what a girl gotta do. In this case, we can rely on online apps like
Watsons
,
Sephora
 and
Hermo
. Covering an extensive range of brands, you can get various makeup and skincare products from these apps without needing to step out of your house. Fenty Beauty, Estee Lauder, Miss en Scene? Don’t worry, they’re all there.

The only downside is that they’ll take a few days for delivery, so make sure you start ordering when you realise your products are almost running out.

Food

Ahh yes, what if you can’t even order your groceries online because they’re all out of stock? There’s always food delivery apps like
Grab
,
foodpanda
 and
dahmakan
, so you really don’t have to worry about starvation. Worried about your parents and grandparents who are far away from you, aren’t tech savvy and also couldn’t get any physical shopping done? Just order food to be delivered to them. Foodpanda now offers contactless delivery, but if I’m sure you can do the same with the other two delivery apps by letting them know when they arrive. Dahmakan will be a better choice if you’re looking for healthier meals, while the other apps will provide more food options.

Anything else

If there’s anything else you really need during this period of restricted movement, you can always go on
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 to get your needs. Shopee even has its own Shopee24 Express Delivery that guarantees delivery within 24 hours, so you can get your disinfectant cleaning supplies, baby milk powder, or even gastric medication within a day.

What’s important at times like this is that we remain calm and rational; get only what you need, don’t spread information without confirming its sources and most of all, sanitize and wash your hands often.

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Online Boost Day: Get up to 6x Boost Coins, 20% discounts and more vouchers

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From August 6 to August 8,
Boost
 is holding its ‘Online Boost Day’ that offers up to 20% discounts and vouchers on various popular brands.

6x Boost Coins on local merchant partners

Boost is also offering 2x more Boost Coins when they spend a minimum of RM150 in a single transaction on merchant partners such as MR. DIY, Malaysia Airlines, Senheng and more. The same applies when you spend on local Boosted partners like PrestoMall, HappyFresh and more but this time, you’ll get up to 6x Boost Coins.

Online Boost Day Surprise Shake

Apart from Boost Coins, you’ll also get to enjoy an Online Boost Day Surprise Shake worth RM5 which will be credited into a random ‘Partner Wallet’ — a feature that allows loyal customers to get more savings when they spend at the store.

If you haven’t claimed the
RM50 ePENJANA
, you can also do so using the Boost app. Just make sure you’ve registered for the MySejahtera app and verified your Boost account.

Boost coins
Online Boost Day