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Despite its general popularity, OnePlus hasn't really been known for doing well in one particular aspect. Of course, it has tried to play down its flaws through its marketing but even CEO Pete Lau eventually admitted that its cameras really need to step up to the competition. He promised to do so and not without some external help. Given how its cousins Vivo and OPPO have partnered with ZEISS and Leica, respectively, it was expected that OnePlus would do likewise. Few, however, probably expected that it would tie-up with one of the least likely optics experts, at least based on this still shady leak.

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One upon a time, OnePlus' product line was predictable. In order to diversify its portfolio and cater to an underserved market, the company that tried to Never Settle opened up a new series of phones under its Nord brand. That's when the naming gets a bit confusing with the OnePlus Nord, OnePlus Nord N10, and OnePlus Nord N100. And since that's not confusing enough, it seems that the next one in the line is the OnePlus Nord N1 5G.

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Lenovo-backed Motorola has a flagship killer in the Chinese market and it could be a global newcomer soon. OnePlus, which started off as flagship killers, is also slated to deliver a high-end smartphone to give the likes of Samsung Galaxy S21 a run for their money. The upcoming flagships - in their own right - Motorola Edge S 5G and OnePlus 9 could debut globally in a short while from now and will present buyers undeniable options - in different price brackets – of course.

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There's a company called Nothing in the works, courtesy of Carl Pei. This is one of the people that made OnePlus happen a few years ago - he left OnePlus recently. Now, Carl Pei's aiming to make something interesting. The company's name, Nothing, works with the description of said company and all the details offered up thus far. It's all intentionally vague and intriguing.

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A recent update to the basic OnePlus camera app build in combination with a comment from a Gcam developer makes us believe OnePlus is making big moves in the camera app space. On one hand, it would appear that OnePlus is about to release camera software with features like Focus Peaking, Moon mode, Tilt-shift, and other features on which they've not really been focused in the past. On the other hand, a Gcam developer suggests that OnePlus recently moved away from supporting 3rd-party camera apps.

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The OnePlus 9 was leaked in two iterations this week, one with a flat display, the other with a curved-edge display. The devices will likely launch at the same time, both with nearly identical software and a very similar set of places of availability. The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Plus will likely launch with 6.55 and 6.78-inch displays respectively.

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OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro just got the authorization from OnePlus for OxygenOS 11 open beta 1 based on Android 11. This might very well be the biggest update the smartphone family get in the few years most users will be handling the hardware. With this system upgrade, users will gain access to "fresh new UI visual designs", ambient display, and a whole lot of camera features.

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OnePlus' first wearable has long been rumored, and now we're finally seeing what the company known for its affordable but feature-packed smartphones has in mind. The OnePlus Band isn't so much a smartwatch alternative as something to replace your Fitbit, with health-focused features and some aggressive pricing.

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Although OnePlus mostly makes its phones available in all markets, including the US, but its new Nord line tells a different story. The first OnePlus Nord, which was a rather decent mid-ranger, wasn't sold directly in the US and, instead, the more entry-level OnePlus Nord N10 and Nord N100 would take its place in that market. OnePlus has already announced a US launch for these two but if you pre-order directly from the manufacturer, you'll be able to grab a free accessory.

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OnePlus made a name for itself with flagship smartphones that cost significantly lower than those from the likes of Samsung and other bigger players. While OnePlus' prices have also gone up over time, it retained that distinction and could perform on the same level as devices far more expensive than it. The one area where it fell terribly short has always been in the camera department, something that CEO Pete Lau promises will take a turn for the better this year.

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OnePlus has long been expected to soon launch its first-ever wearable and leaks have been rather abundant about what that will be. Now it seems that even the company itself is throwing breadcrumbs for us to follow, intentionally or otherwise. It has published a new OnePlus Health app on Google Play Store for the public to see and, fortunately for us, it holds a lot of clues about the upcoming OnePlus Band, except perhaps its name.

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OnePlus' most affordable range of smartphones is officially coming to the US, with the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and the Nord N100 (LTE) headed to T-Mobile and Metro. It's the first big North American expansion of the Nord brand, which OnePlus launched last year to capture an even more price-conscious segment of consumers.

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