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My Favorite Feature in OnePlus Phones Just Got Killed
Summary OnePlus is phasing out the iconic alert slider in favor of a customizable “Plus Key.” The Plus Key can replicate alert slider functions and be used for AI features. Users can remap the Plus Key for various functions, adding versatility to OnePlus phones. The alert slider is probably one of the more iconic features of OnePlus phones. It has…
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The OnePlus Watch 3 Price Is Changing Again
Summary OnePlus Watch 3 faces price reduction in the US to $349.99 due to supply chain improvements. Company reverses previous price increase attributed to “current market conditions”. Tariffs still in place, making tech more costly; OnePlus claims $349.99 final MSRP for watch in US. Recently, the OnePlus Watch 3 was news not because of its hilarious manufacturing error, but because…
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OnePlus 13R review: Maybe just buy a Pixel 9A
The OnePlus 13R is a particular kind of midrange phone for a particular kind of person. It’s a pared-down version of the OnePlus 13 — which is a full-on flagship and a good one at that. And even though it shares a lot of the flagship DNA, the 13R lacks peace-of-mind features present on the Google Pixel 9A, like full…
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OnePlus won’t say why its Watch 3 suddenly costs $170 more than promised
If you were hoping to cop a OnePlus Watch 3, you can finally buy one starting today. The problem is it’s no longer the $329.99 price that was originally intended when OnePlus announced the device a few months ago. It’s now $499, a $170 or roughly 52 percent markup. The price hike was spotted by a number of Android blogs,…
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The OnePlus 13 Is the First Non-Pixel to Preview Android 16 (But You Shouldn’t Install It)
Summary OnePlus 13 gets Android 16 Beta 2 but comes with major bugs. Known issues include camera errors, font adjustments, and device restarts. Consider risks before installing the beta version and back up all data. If you’re a proud owner of a OnePlus 13, there’s some good news and bad news for you. You’re getting a sneak peek at Android…
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OnePlus won’t release a foldable phone in 2025
OnePlus says it won’t launch a new foldable phone this year, axing expectations that the company was prepping a proper sequel to its Open foldable from 2023, 9to5Google reports. A new OnePlus “Open 2” could have followed the blueprint of its subsidiary company Oppo’s new ultra-thin Find N5 that’s launching in China and internationally next week, but it (like many…
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OnePlus Watch 3 looks to beat the Apple Watch with 5 days of battery life
After a lackluster first generation, the OnePlus Watch 2 really turned things around, and now the third generation looks to push the envelope even further. OnePlus has announced that the Watch 3 will launch in the U.S. and Europe on February 18 with an updated design that takes some cues from the Apple Watch and a battery life that blows…
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I tried OnePlus’ new wireless charger on the OnePlus 13 and iPhone 16 Pro Max — here’s the results
Smartphone accessories can sometimes be just as interesting as the phones they’re designed to serve. The newly launched OnePlus 13 is a good example of this, for as good as the phone is (and it’s really very good), the new AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic Charger launching alongside it could have an impact on phones beyond the brand it’s designed for. This…
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OnePlus 13R review: A flagship phone in every way but price
The OnePlus 13R has a big challenge ahead of it, and it only has its predecessor to blame. Last year’s OnePlus 12R was a magnificent phone, delivering big performance and pace-setting battery life in a device that cost less than $500, at least in the U.S., where a cheaper model was made available. That would be a tough act to…
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OnePlus 13 Review: Refining a Winning Formula
Last year’s OnePlus 12 was the favorite of many critics like me who kept coming to the device despite having all the flagships at my disposal. The device was the pinnacle of the OnePlus experience, so I was curious about what the next device would have in store for us. Well, having used the latest flagship from OnePlus for over…
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