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OnePlus 7 durability test seems on par with the hype

JC Torres | May 14, 2019

Compared to Samsung's and Huawei's events, OnePlus' unveiling of the OnePlus 7 Pro is almost low-key. Just like in its early days, it is relying on word of mouth and the Internet to get its point across and it's turning out to be an effective strategy. Early reviews are already flooding the Web and we now even have a very early durability test from JerryRigEverything that could ease some worries about the phone's special features.

Is OnePlus 7 (non-pro) cheaper than OnePlus 6T?

Chris Burns | May 14, 2019

OnePlus users are having a bit of a conundrum this afternoon as they check prices of the new OnePlus 7. That's not to mention the OnePlus 7 Pro, also released today - we're talking about comparing the OnePlus 7 (non-pro) to the OnePlus 6T. They're not the same price - what's the deal? And why can't you buy a OnePlus 7 (non-pro) in the USA?

OnePlus 7 Pro Review: A hero phone with a price to match

Chris Burns | May 14, 2019

Despite the price being highest at the outset, the OnePlus 7 Pro might well be the company's best value proposition yet. The company is no longer one hell-bent on selling a phone that's shockingly inexpensive. Instead, the OnePlus 7 Pro is a doorway into the future for the company - a future in which OnePlus is able to offer high-end features in a phone that's every bit as much a hero as the biggest names in the industry.

The OnePlus 6T price drop vs OnePlus 7 release

Chris Burns | May 14, 2019

This morning OnePlus dropped the price of the OnePlus 6T in light of the release of the OnePlus 7 Pro. And the OnePlus 7 - but we'll get to that in a moment. For now let's have a chat about this OnePlus 6T, a device that wasn't really released all that long ago, in the grand scheme of things. OnePlus releases two phones a year - or has released two phones a year for the last several years. That may change, very soon.

OnePlus 7 Pro: Pricing, Specifications, and Release

Chris Burns | May 14, 2019

The OnePlus 7 Pro was revealed today with a release date inside the week and a carrier team-up with T-Mobile USA. This mirrors what the company did with the OnePlus 6T, but in turn switches the lineup for the company in different regions of the world. Inside the United States, the company will sell the OnePlus 7 Pro and the OnePlus 6T.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 features: What’s different in these earbuds?

Chris Burns | May 14, 2019

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 were revealed today with a collection of new features. This pair of buds works with a triple-armature driver structure and one GoerTek dynamic driver - plus they sound pretty great. They're designed with the OnePlus 7 family of devices in mind - they match the hardware - but they're smooth and simple enough to collaborate with any phone that supports Bluetooth.

Galaxy Note 10 screen aspect ratio grows just a little bit

Ewdison Then | May 13, 2019

Earlier this year, Sony made a rather bold move to put an extra tall/extra wide 21:9 screen on its "reborn" Xperia 1, something the Motorola One Vision might copy. Samsung also seems to be heading in that direction, though, thankfully, not to the extreme just yet. New evidence has popped up seemingly proving that the Galaxy Note 10 will have a very wide aspect ratio as well, but one that's the same 19:9 as the Galaxy S10 this half of the year.

Pixel 3a headphone jack was a heavily debated decision

JC Torres | May 13, 2019

By now, the Pixel 3a has sunk into most mobile-focused people's consciousness. It has been praised for a lot of things but one understated feature is perhaps the return of the headphone jack. If you were hoping that Google has finally reconsidered its decision to banish the venerable port. Not exactly and product manager Soniya Jobanputra briefly explains the thinking behind that decision. Suffice it to say, it's not going to sit well with some people.

Smartphone vending machines: What could go wrong?

Chris Burns | May 13, 2019

The first smartphone vending machines* were revealed by Xiaomi this week, and they look pretty great. The first "Mi Express" kiosk is out in the wild at Manyata Tech Park in Bengaluru, and it takes what appears to be all forms of payment short of ancient roman gold coins. You can use a UPI account (smartphone payment), cash, debit card, credit card, or a partridge in a pear tree.

Smartphones are finally getting smart, but at whose expense?

Chris Burns | May 13, 2019

The latest Android update made it clear: Smartphones are, at last, getting smart. The intelligence we've craved for the past decade is essentially on our doorstep. This might be the most significant several years in the history of mobile smart devices. But most people won't even notice. It'll be through updates like the one we're talking about today that smartphones finally, truly, start to earn their name.

Motorola One Vision leak leaves nothing to the imagination

Ewdison Then | May 13, 2019

It seems that Motorola may not be that keen on launching a premium phone this half of the year. Naturally, we're all just hanging on to whatever mid-range or even entry-level product it is rumored to have in the works. One of the most persistent in rumors is the Motorola One Vision and, at least based on this nearly comprehensive leak, it might be an interesting mix of components.

Android Q desktop mode silently prepared for a multi-screen future

JC Torres | May 12, 2019

Android is getting into form factors that, during its birth were probably never envisioned. That's not only smartwatches and smart TVs but even things like set-top boxes, laptops and Chromebooks, and, of course, foldable phones. Google, however, is also preparing another relatively new territory for Android: Android desktop from your phone.