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OnePlus Offers Free 6T For Taps, Hints At Separate Reveal
In short: Smartphone users have a chance to pick up a brand new OnePlus 6T for free with by just tapping on their device’s screen after signing up for at a recently posted “Unlock Your Speed” promotional site for the upcoming Android flagship. The contest is fairly straightforward. Users sign up at the contest website from a mobile device and then are tasked with tapping the screen as quickly as possible, with each touch increasing the chances that they’ll win the device once it is unveiled.
OnePlus 6T Ultimate Edition Leak Teases Many 'Secrets'
In short: OnePlus is preparing an “Ultimate Edition” of its 6T Android flagship, as suggested by a premature listing of the limited-edition bundle spotted on the website of Swedish online retailer Webhallen Sverige. Besides the smartphone and its charger, the package contains a number of “secrets,” according to a machine translation of the ad.
Report: OnePlus 6T May Work On Verizon's LTE Network
A new report claims that the OnePlus 6T will be the first smartphone from OnePlus that could work on Verizon’s network. Previous devices from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer only worked with the GSM networks operated by AT&T and T-Mobile. However, unlike the majority of devices certified to operate on Verizon’s network, the OnePlus 6T will likely be an LTE-only smartphone, which means that the handset could not connect with the carrier’s older CDMA infrastructure.
OnePlus 6T's Camera App To Feature 'Night Mode': Rumor
In Short: According to a new report, the OnePlus 6T will ship with a dedicated ‘Night Mode’ in its camera application. This information comes from a rather unknown source, a website called ‘TrueTech’, and the site claims that the info has been provided by “an official OnePlus representative”.
OnePlus 6T Storage Options & Pricing Detailed In New Leak
OnePlus is expected to announce its second flagship smartphone for 2018, the OnePlus 6T, by the end of this month and the handset has been subjected to a series of leaks revealing most of its details in recent weeks. A new report surfaced today claiming to have the pricing info of the upcoming high-end smartphone, along with its expected RAM and storage variants.
OnePlus 6T To Ship With Android Pie; Delayed For OP3, 3T, 5 & 5T
In Short: OnePlus’ co-founder and CEO, Pete Lau, has confirmed that the OnePlus 3, 3T, 5, and 5T users will have to wait in order to get their taste of Android 9 Pie. In addition to that, he also said that Android 9 Pie will come pre-installed on the OnePlus 6T, which is to be expected, considering that it landed on the OnePlus 6 a while back.
OnePlus 6T Official Cases And Their Price Tags Surface
In Short: The OnePlus 6T’s arrival is right around the corner, and the phone’s cases have just surfaced, along with their price tags. Unsurprisingly, there’s not much difference between the OnePlus 6’s cases, and the ones that have just surfaced for the OnePlus 6T. A total of six OnePlus 6T cases have surfaced online, and you can check them all out in the gallery down below.
OnePlus Adds More Distributors In Bid To Increase Sales
In short: OnePlus has now revealed that it is expanding its network of UK distributors in the leadup to the launch of its OnePlus 6T flagship in a bid to make the new handset the most widely available OnePlus device to-date. The launch is set to take place on October 30, with the company’s partners set to start selling the smartphone on November 6 alongside OnePlus’s own sales efforts on the official website.
OnePlus Users Want A More Compact Flagship Smartphone: Poll
In Short: Based on a poll opened a couple of days ago on Google+, OnePlus users actually want the company to manufacture a more compact flagship handset. This poll had been opened on ‘OnePlus Community’ on Google+, and at the time of writing this article, 452 people gave their vote on the matter. Options offered are simple, ‘Yes’ or ‘No’, and based on the results so far, 42-percent of people who voted actually want a smaller OnePlus flagship, while 58-percent of them do not.
OnePlus 6T Hits Geekbench With 8GB Of RAM, SD845 & Android Pie
In Short: The upcoming OnePlus 6T flagship has just appeared on Geekbench, and the variant of the phone that appeared on the benchmarking website features the Snapdragon 845, 8GB of RAM, and Android 9 Pie. Truth be said, all variants of the OnePlus 6T will ship with the same processor and same software variant, while a 6GB RAM model of the OnePlus 6T is also expected to become available.
New UI Coming With OnePlus 6T, New Navigation Gestures: Official
In Short: The OnePlus 6T’s arrival is just around the corner, and a member of OnePlus’ staff has just revealed some new OxygenOS improvements that are coming with the device. This information was published on the company’s official forums in form of an interview, as users were allowed to ask questions recently, and OnePlus has just decided to answer some of them. This information was shared by Szymon K., who OnePlus refers to as its “resident software expert”.
OnePlus 6T Will Feature An Optic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
The upcoming OnePlus 6T was previously teased by the OEM to ship with an in-display fingerprint sensor on-board, and if there was still any doubt in the wake of the OEM’s promotional material, yesterday OnePlus reopened the topic on the Chinese social network Weibo where it not only reconfirmed the feature but also revealed that the module will be based on optical technology.
OnePlus 6T Release Date Set For November 6
In Short: The OnePlus 6T will become available starting on November 6, the company has confirmed to The Verge. That is pretty much all the new info that has been made available, as the phone’s unveiling date was announced yesterday by OnePlus, and for those of you who have missed that, the OnePlus 6T will be announced in New York, on October 30, and the company is already selling tickets for the launch event.
OnePlus 6T Will Be Announced On Oct. 30 In New York: Official
In Short: OnePlus has just announced that the OnePlus 6T will be announced on October 30 in New York. The launch event will begin at 11AM EDT / 8AM PST, and this announcement comes from the company’s very own website. That very same website also offers you a chance to purchase tickets for the event in New York, while it also confirms that the event will be live streamed.
OnePlus 6T Sales To Kick Off On October 30, Listing Claims
In Short: The OnePlus 6T is expected to arrive later this month, and while we’re waiting for that to happen, the phone’s release date had surfaced. The OnePlus 6T listing surfaced on Amazon India, along with a market launch date. According to that listing, the OnePlus 6T will become available on October 30, which is the date when pre-orders for the phone will end.
OnePlus 6T Leaks In Case Renders Ahead Of Its Official Debut
OnePlus’ second smartphone for 2018 is set to unveil later this month and a series of leaks have already provided a detailed look at its design. The latest in the line comes from Mobile Fun that has prematurely listed the entire portfolio of Olixar-branded cases for the upcoming OnePlus 6T. At this point in time, these cases don’t add any new detail to the generally known information about the handset, though they do reiterate what previous leaks and rumors had claimed.
OnePlus' CEO Details OnePlus 6T's 'Screen Unlock' Technology
In Short: OnePlus’s CEO and co-founder, Pete Lau, has just shared a new post on the company’s official forums, and in that post, he talks about the OnePlus 6T’s in-display fingerprint scanner. The company is calling that technology ‘Screen Unlock’, and the company’s CEO says that OnePlus spent a ton of time testing and developing Screen Unlock, and that it did not want to implement it into a device until it was sure that the technology is up to par.
OnePlus CEO Responds To Criticism Over Headphone Jack Removal
In short: OnePlus co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Pete Lau responded to criticism about the company’s decision to ship the upcoming OnePlus 6T Android smartphone without a headphone jack. In a recent interview with CNET, the industry veteran said the firm resolved to ditch the popular 3.5mm connector in favor of making space for the smartphone’s in-display fingerprint reader.
Latest OnePlus 6T Renders Provide A Closer Look At New Notch
In short: New renders said to be of the OnePlus 6T have now surfaced online showcasing the design of the new smartphone including a clearer look at the new “water drop” (or “teardrop”) notch, as well as highlighting two of the color options that are expected to be available when the phone launches. More accurately, the two finishes with the images showing the Mirror Black version, as well as a Midnight Black option.
OnePlus 6T To Launch With Seven Accessories, Prices Leak
In short: The OnePlus 6T Android flagship will be launching alongside seven accessories, according to a new report that also reveals their prices. The gadgets in question consist of five cases, the new USB-C Bullets Earphones (€19.95) that the Chinese manufacturer already announced earlier this month, and a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter that will be sold at €8.95, though one such cable will also be bundled with every unit of the upcoming handset.
Open Beta 4 For The OnePlus 6 Fixes Touch Latency & More
In Short: OnePlus has just released a new Open Beta update for the OnePlus 6, Open Beta 4, to be exact. This update will fix touch latency issue on the OnePlus 6, while it will also optimize standby power consumption, says the company. On top of that, Open Beta 4 will optimize UI for speed dial and call, while an issue with accidental answering the second call while using answer calls by gesture has also been fixed.
OnePlus Offers You A Chance To Review The Upcoming OnePlus 6T
In Short: The OnePlus 6T is right around the corner, and the company has launched a new iteration of ‘The Lab’, which is essentially OnePlus’ contest that allows its fans to get a chance to review the OnePlus 6T. Now, if you’re selected, you will be one of the first to receive the device, and the company is looking or 10 people here.
Latest OnePlus 6T Teaser Focuses On New Key Selling Point
In short: Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus released a new video teaser for its upcoming OnePlus 6T Android flagship, having unveiled a short clip that displays an “unlock the future” tagline, hinting at one of the new key selling points the company will be introducing with its next product – an in-display fingerprint reader.
OnePlus 6T To Ship With A 3,700mAh Battery, Leak Suggests
One of the departments in which the upcoming OnePlus 6T is expected to outshine its predecessor is the battery. A new leak has surfaced revealing a battery capacity of 3,700mAh for the high-end smartphone compared to the 3,300mAh battery found inside the current-gen OnePlus 6. The leak includes an image of the battery that is often not seen by the user since it is packed inside a tightly sealed glass and metal body.
OnePlus 6T Renders Leak, Show The Device From All Sides
In Short: The OnePlus 6T has just appeared online in various images, and even a video that is showing off those renders. These renders are based on CAD images, and chances are that they’re quite accurate, at least that was the case in the past with similar leaks.
New OnePlus 5 & 5T Beta Update Brings Fixes & Optimizations
In Short: OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS Open Beta 19 and Beta 17 updates to the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, respectively. This new update brings Android security patch for September to both devices, while the company also optimized UI for its Weather application that comes pre-installed on both devices. On top of that, a number of optimizations and changes were made to the OnePlus Switch application.
OnePlus Users Express Disappointment Over Audio Jack Removal
In Short: OnePlus has decided to ask its users, via Twitter, what is their favorite OnePlus 6 feature, and the whole situation got out of control. The company basically got mocked in the comments, as the vast majority of users wrote: “headphone jack”, “audio jack” or “3.5mm headphone jack”… all of which have the same meaning, of course.
Leaked Invite Says OnePlus 6T Will Launch In India On Oct. 17
In Short: An invite for the OnePlus 6T event in India has just surfaced, and it basically confirms that the phone will launch next month. The date on this invite is October 17, and it clearly mentions the OnePlus 6T, and the company’s ‘Unlock The Speed’ tagline that will be used for the announcement.
New OnePlus 6T Leak Confirms Waterdrop-Style Notch & More
In short: Another OnePlus 6T leak emerged online, having been sighted in the form of a promotional poster shared via Chinese social media platform Weibo. The above image gives more credence to recent rumors about the Android device featuring a waterdrop-style display notch, in addition to confirming the company is sticking with its “Never Settle” branding despite the fact that the new handset will be embracing yet another trend the mobile industry “settled” with – 3.5mm headphone jack removal.
Android Pie-Based Oxygen OS 9.0 Now Available For OnePlus 6
In short: OnePlus announced today that it is rolling out Oxygen OS 9.0 to the OnePlus 6. This version of Oxygen OS is based on Android 9 Pie, which means that OnePlus 6 owners are currently getting the latest version of Android, and becoming one of the first smartphones to get the update. Outside of the Pixel lineup, the only smartphone that has gotten the update so far is the Essential PH-1, so this is definitely a good thing for OnePlus users.
Phone Comparisons: OnePlus 6 vs HTC U12 Plus
Do we have a good one for you today – the OnePlus 6 takes on the HTC U12 Plus. Here we have two flagship smartphones that are solidly built and easy on the eyes, although the U12 Plus is arguably the nicer looking of the two. The HTC U12 does have more features/options compared to the OnePlus 6, but when you consider the difference in pricing, you must decide whether you are willing to give up a little ‘bling’ to save a couple hundred of dollars.
There Are Now Over 500,000 OnePlus Users In The U.S.
In short: OnePlus surpassed half a million users in the United States earlier this summer, extrapolated data obtained by AndroidHeadlines reveals. OnePlus Launcher, the default OxygenOS launcher that’s updated via the Google Play Store since last year and can’t be easily removed from OnePlus handsets, is currently present on approximately 0.5-percent of all active Android devices in the country, SimilarWeb estimates.
New OnePlus 6T Case Renders Highlight Dual Camera Setup
In short: Case renders for the OnePlus 6T have now shown up online. While this in itself is noteworthy considering the device has yet to be announced, the case renders also seem to suggest the next OnePlus smartphone will come equipped with a rear dual camera setup instead of the triple rear camera combination that had previously been expected.
OnePlus 6T Name Prematurely Confirmed By Amazon
In short: The Indian branch of Amazon prematurely confirmed the name of the OnePlus 6 successor by launching a banner that’s inviting consumers to sign up for notifications about the “OnePlus 6T.” The timing of the ad’s appearance also coincides with the expectation that the upcoming Android flagship will be announced approximately a month from now given how that’s how early Amazon India usually opens handset pre-registrations.
New OnePlus 6T Leak Dispels Triple-Camera Rumor
In short: A new render said to depict the upper part of the OnePlus 6T rear panel emerged online earlier today, showing a design similar to that of the OnePlus 6 but one that does away with the fingerprint reader beneath the phone’s camera setup.
OnePlus 6 Gets Google Assistant Shortcut & More In Open Beta 3
OnePlus is releasing OxygenOS Open Beta updates for the OnePlus 6 at a really fast pace, the OxygenOS Open Beta 3 is already here, days after the second one popped up. The changelog for this update is not exactly tiny, though it mostly consists out of various fixes, even though OnePlus did include some new features in this update. In case you’re unaware, this update is based on Android 9 Pie, as were the first two Open Beta updates for the device that were released recently.
OnePlus 6T Headphone Jack Removal Causes Fan Backlash
In short: A vocal portion of the OnePlus customer base took to social media and the company’s own product forums to criticize its decision to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from the upcoming OnePlus 6T. “OP6 [sic] will be my last OnePlus device,” wrote one user on Twitter. “It’s a mistake,” said another in response to the firm’s announcement of the Type-C Bullets Wireless earphones.
OnePlus 6T To Lack A 3.5mm Jack Because Most Users Already Went Wireless
In short: The OnePlus 6T will lack a 3.5mm headphone jack, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei confirmed in an interview with TechRadar. “Things that provide user value can also add friction,” the executive asserted, adding that the company’s own estimates suggest 59-percent of its customers already bought into the wireless audio segment and own at least one pair of wireless earbuds.
New Beta Update Brings Various Fixes To The OnePlus 5 & 5T
Following the release of Android 9 Pie-based OxygenOS Open Beta 2 build release for the OnePlus 6, OnePlus has released a new beta update for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. We’re looking at OxygenOS Open Beta 18 build for the OnePlus 5, and Open Beta 16 build for the OnePlus 5T. Having said that, the company did not add any new features with this build, but quite a few features were issued.
OnePlus 6T To Join The In-Display Fingerprint Reader Bandwagon
In short: OnePlus will be joining the in-display fingerprint bandwagon with its second Android smartphone of 2018. The feature will be branded as Screen Unlock and result in the OnePlus 6T being some 0.45mm thicker than the 7.8mm thin OnePlus 6. In a screenshot provided to CNET, the firm also teased a potential OnePlus 6T announcement date – October 17.
OxygenOS Open Beta 2 Already Rolling Out To The OnePlus 6
OnePlus had recently released the very first OxygenOS Open Beta update for the OnePlus 6 that is based on Android 9 Pie, and the second one is already out, only a week after the first one got released.
Red OnePlus 6T Appears, Three Rear-Facing Cameras In Tow
The OnePlus 6T’s alleged retail box surfaced a couple of days ago, and the device’s render has just surfaced as well. This phone seems to be running HydrogenOS, which means it is probably a Chinese version of the OnePlus 6T.
Android 9-Based OxygenOS Beta Build Available For OnePlus 6
OnePlus has announced that Android 9 Pie-based OxygenOS Open Beta 1 is available for the OnePlus 6, the company’s flagship handset. This is the first official Android 9 Pie build of OxygenOS that is available for the device, and it basically brings the stable build one step closer. The company has released a changelog for this build of OxygenOS, while a tutorial as to how to install this Open Beta build has also been shared.
OnePlus 5, 5T Get Selfie Portrait Mode & More Via Beta Update
OnePlus has announced, on its official forums, that a new update has started rolling out for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. This is not a stable update, but a new Open Beta update for both devices. The OnePlus 5 is now receiving OxygenOS Open Beta 17, while Open Beta 15 is rolling out to the OnePlus 5T. That being said, it is worth noting that update did start rolling out, but it may not arrive to your device straight away, it may take a couple of days for you to get it.
Upcoming OnePlus 6T Flagship Gets Certified By The EEC
The OnePlus 6T is expected to arrive in Q4 this year, and the device has just got certified by the EEC in Russia. EEC stands for Eurasian Economic Commission, as most of you know, and that organization is headquartered in Moscow. In any case, if you check out the notification listing down below, you will notice that this certification regards ‘notifications and specifications’, and that it dates back to August 24.
OnePlus 6T Concept Resembles The OPPO R17: Video
The OnePlus 6T is the company’s upcoming smartphone, and while we’re waiting for leaks to start popping up, a YouTube channel called ‘Concept Creator’ has released a concept design of the OnePlus 6T. The device is expected to arrive in Q4 this year, and this concept design is based on some leaks and rumors that surfaced, so the design of the real OnePlus 6T may end up resembling this design.
OnePlus Smartphones Having GPS Issues With Google's Waze
Owners of OnePlus devices are reporting GPS signal loss issues around the world that only seem to impact the Google-owned Waze application for Android. Reports seem to come from just about every country, although some users have indicated the app still works in the U.K. In addition to being reported from a wide assortment of locations from India to South America, user claims stretch across the OnePlus 6, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5, Oneplus 3T, and the Oneplus 3.
OxygenOS 5.1.5 Brings Treble Support To The OnePlus 5 & 5T
OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 5.1.5 to the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, and it seems like the company has enabled Project Treble support with this update. In the company’s official changelog for the update, it is listed that this update brings Android security patch for August 2018 to both devices, while it also enables OnePlus 5 and 5T users to confirm their PIN without taping ‘√’ to unlock the phone, but it doesn’t mention anything about Project Treble support.
Android 9 Pie Now Unofficially Available On OnePlus One
Android 9 Pie Now Unofficially Available On OnePlus One A number of hard-working members of the Android modding scene already managed to port Android 9 Pie to a number of OnePlus devices, including the original OnePlus One that’s pushing four now. As of this week, all handsets from the Chinese electronics maker have access to relatively stable ports of Android 9 Pie, with the final additions to the unofficial support list being the OnePlus One, OnePlus 5, and the OnePlus 5T.
OnePlus Signing Up Closed Beta Testers For Its Latest Phone
OnePlus Signing Up Closed Beta Testers For Its Latest Phone OnePlus is looking for individuals to join its Closed Beta Program, which will give them access to early OxygenOS builds and in return requires them to provide their feedback on experimental features and report bugs. Any individual who owns a OnePlus 6 device, is active on OnePlus’ community platforms, and is willing to work closely with the OnePlus team to communicate issues on Slack is eligible to sign up for the program.
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