Last week at the Google Cloud Next event, Google and OnePlus announced a collaboration that would see OnePlus devices gain support for some Gemini-powered AI features. OnePlus later released a press statement saying the company was in line to bring Google’s most advanced AI model yet, Gemini 1.0 Ultra, to OnePlus devices later this year. This stirred up some conversations in the Pixel community, with some users concerned that Google is giving out its best AI model to another company while its own Pixel 8 devices run on the weaker version of their AI models. But in a turn of events, OnePlus ha ..read more

OnePlus and Oppo are shaking up the smartphone scene with a bold move towards integrating Gemini AI models that power the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro into their 2024 line of devices. The two are not new to AI technology, though. We’ve already seen them release devices with an AI Eraser tool that relies on in-house AI model. But this announcement means Google’s AI model will be taking over going forward. During Google’s Cloud Next event, the tech giant confirmed the partnership with the BBK brands to bring Gemini-powered features to OnePlus and Oppo phones coming out “later this year.” Some ..read more

OnePlus seems to have taken a bold step by targeting Google Pixel users to switch to the new OnePlus 12R. In a recent Facebook ad, the company doubles down on its “More Bang. Less Bucks” strategy to entice Pixel fans to switch sides. The OnePlus 12R launched last month and was quickly roped in controversy due to poor communication from the company. No doubt, the OnePlus 12R packs in some of the best hardware you can get on a smartphone that won’t burn a hole in your wallet, but is it really worth the switch from a Pixel? The company certainly thinks so. This ad was spotted by the folks over a ..read more

OnePlus president Kinder Liu has fired a shot across the bow of Google and Samsung, questioning their recently announced 7-year software update policies for their flagship phones. In a statement made during an interview with Tom’s Guide that could be interpreted as a dig at their competitors, Liu argues that focusing solely on update length ignores the crucial factor of hardware longevity and overall user experience, something I fully agree with. Liu asserts that OnePlus’ latest flagship, the OnePlus 12, will offer a different approach to software support, focusing on optimizing user experien ..read more

OnePlus has joined tech giants Google and Samsung to introduce advanced generative AI features in their smartphones. The recent ColorOS update changelog for the OnePlus 12 and the previous OnePlus 11 reveals the inclusion of enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities, mirroring similar moves by Google and Samsung with their latest Pixel 8 and Galaxy S24 smartphones. The discovery was initially made by a Reddit user who noticed the February ColorOS update on their Chinese variant of the OnePlus 11. Initially thought to be exclusive to the OnePlus 11, the update has now been confirmed to be ..read more

The latest update for the OnePlus 12 brings more than just bug fixes and security patches. Nestled amidst the technical jargon lies a game-changer for photography enthusiasts: support for Android 14’s Ultra HDR format in Google Photos. But before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let’s unpack what this all means. Ultra HDR: Redefining photography Imagine capturing photos that retain their brilliance and detail on any screen, be it a standard SDR display or a cutting-edge HDR one. That’s the magic of Ultra HDR, a new image format introduced in Android 14. Think of it as an upgrade to the familiar ..read more

The photography enthusiasts among us know the frustration of missing out on certain camera features when using third-party apps like Instagram, TikTok or Snapchat on Android. Now, in a significant leap forward for photogenic Android users, OnePlus has unveiled its latest flagship device, the OnePlus 12, marking the company’s inaugural foray into supporting Camera2 and CameraX vendor extensions, Android expert Mishaal Rahman said on X. This move opens up a realm of possibilities for third-party applications seeking to harness advanced camera features like Bokeh and Night Sight traditionally co ..read more

OnePlus fans hoping for a smartwatch launch alongside the OnePlus 12 series on January 23 were left scratching their heads when the wearable was absent. But fear not, the wait is almost over! According to reports, the much anticipated OnePlus Watch 2 will be unveiled next month during the MWC 2024 event in Barcelona, Spain. One of the biggest upgrades rumored for the OnePlus Watch 2 is the switch to Google’s Wear OS. This is a significant shift from the RTOS used in the first OnePlus Watch, which lacked many features and app compatibility compared to Wear OS and its rival, Apple’s watchOS. Th ..read more

The Google Pixel Fold is a device with many virtues, but resistance or durability was not one of them during the JerryRigEverything tests, where it even got the title of least durable phone of 2023. In the same test, ‘traditional’ mobile phones from the company, like the Pixel 8 and Pixel 7a excelled. That said, several reports suggest that the OnePlus Open could follow a similar path to the Pixel Fold with respect to durability. In recent weeks, numerous cases of damage to the device’s screen after very little use (even a couple of hours) have emerged. Affected users have been publishing the ..read more

Tracker Guide (Among the following, click on the section of interest to go to it) OnePlus 10 Pro updates OnePlus 10 Pro bugs, issues, and problems OnePlus 10T updates OnePlus 10T bugs, issues, and problems This tracker is dedicated to providing you with the latest information on OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 10T, including software update, bugs, and issues. We will continuously update this tracker as and when we come across any noteworthy information. So, make sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly. OnePlus 10 series Update release section We will ..read more