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  • OnePlus 6 Will Record Super Slo-Mo Videos

    OnePlus 6 Will Record Super Slo-Mo Videos

    The OnePlus 6 might rectify a lot of issues that users had with previous generations of OnePlus smartphones. The company has been teasing all the new features that we will see on the OnePlus 6 and it appears that OnePlus is not done yet. The Chinese smartphone maker took to Twitter once again to tease a camera feature of the soon to be launched OnePlus 6.

    The video is recorded in slow motion and the caption read, “Let’s slow down time! This poppin’ teaser requires your full attention.” This hints at the OnePlus 6’s slo-mo recording capabilities. The smartphone might record 960 fps videos at 720P, similar to the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Huawei P20 Pro. With the Galaxy S9, the smartphone only records 0.2 seconds of the video in 960fps. Users can pick select the time to trigger super slo-mo recording or set a box wherein, any movement within the box will trigger super slo-mo recording. With the Huawei P20 Pro, there is no option to set a specific time to set for the super slo-mo recording.

    It will be interesting to see how OnePlus implements the technology. The smartphone will have a dual-camera setup with two RGB sensors. OnePlus dropped the telephoto lens with the 5T and does not appear to be interested in bringing it back for the 6. It is also likely that the smartphone will record a small portion of the video in 960fps, similar to the Galaxy S9 and Huawei P20 Pro.

    Amitabh Bachchan, the brand ambassador of OnePlus recently tweeted images of himself with OnePlus co-founder, Pete Lay. Interestingly, both of them were holding the OnePlus 6 in their hands. he subsequently deleted the images but, not before a lot of people had already taken screenshots of the images.

    The OnePlus 6 will launch soon and is expected to be priced at Rs 34999 for the base model which is a slight increase over the OnePlus 5T. However, considering the new features the smartphone will have, consumers might not complain too much about the price hike. We will keep you posted on all the developments happening with the OnePlus 6.

  • OnePlus 6 In White And Black Colour Variants Leaked In Live Image

    OnePlus 6 In White And Black Colour Variants Leaked In Live Image

    The OnePlus 5 was launched on the 20th June last year. Its successor, the OnePlus 5T was launched in November and the company was expected to follow the same launch pattern for its 2018 lineup as well. However, OnePlus 6 will launch on May 16th, more than a month before it was anticipated. With the launch a few days away, an interesting image of the OnePlus 6 has been leaked, revealing both the colour variants of the device.

    Pete Lau, co-founder of OnePlus and Amitabh Bachchan, the brand ambassador of OnePlus in India were seen talking about the OnePlus 6 as someone clicked a photo of the two. Pete Lau is holding a white OnePlus 6 while Mr Bachchan has the black colour variant. It is hard to recognise where the photo was taken but. But, the image was posted to Twitter by Mr Bachchan himself and has deleted the images after arguably leaking the OnePlus 6.

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    Only the back of the smartphone is visible in the image, revealing the dual-camera setup and the fingerprint sensor. The shape 0f the fingerprint sensor is different from the one found on the OnePlus 5T. One thing missing is a heart rate sensor which was officially teased on the company’s official Weibo account.

    Our sources have revealed that the OnePlus 6 will be priced at Rs 34999 for the base model with 6GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage. According to a listing on TENNA, the OnePlus 6 will have a 6.28 inch Super AMOLED display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. This translates into a 19:9 aspect ratio and the phone will shift to a conventional 18:9 aspect ratio if a user decides to hide the notch.

    Must Read: OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition Retail Box Hints At Kevlar Finish Back Panel

    Under the hood, the device will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The listing is of the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The other two variants will be 8GB RAM with 128GB or 256GB non-user expandable storage. This will be the first time that ttheOnePlus smartphone will have 256GB of onboard storage.

    The OnePlus 6 is just a few days away from its official unveiling. However, there doesn’t seem to be a lot about the device that is unknown. Pricing could be the only thing that OnePlus might surprise everyone with.

  • OnePlus 6 Will Have Galaxy S9-Like Heart Rate Sensor

    OnePlus 6 Will Have Galaxy S9-Like Heart Rate Sensor

    The OnePlus 6 is turning out to be a sizeable upgrade over the OnePlus 5. The smartphone is scheduled for a global launch in London on the 16th of May, followed by its India launch on May 17th. OnePlus has been teasing a few features of the device on its social media platforms and the latest image posted on the company’s Weibo account yet again reveals a new feature of the OnePlus 6.

    According to a new image, the OnePlus 6 could have a heart rate sensor. As is visible in the image, the number ‘6’ is made of a cardiogram which hints at the presence of a heart rate sensor. Samsung devices like the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S9 already have a heart rate sensor on the back next to the camera module. In the leaked images so far, we have not seen a cutout or heart rate sensor but, this image was posted on the company’s official account.

    According to the listing on TENNA, the OnePlus 6 will have a 6.28 inch Super AMOLED display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. This translates into a 19:9 aspect ratio and the phone will shift to a conventional 18:9 aspect ratio if a user decides to hide the notch.

    Under the hood, the device will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The listing is of the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The other two variants will be 8GB RAM with 128GB or 256GB non-user expandable storage. This will be the first time that ttheOnePlus smartphone will have 256GB of onboard storage.

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    The smartphone will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with stock-ish OxygenOS on top. Powering the OnePlus 6 will be a 3300 mAh battery with DashCharge support.

    Similar to the OnePlus 5T, the OnePlus 6 will have two RGB sensors with the same aperture for better low-light photography. The portrait mode will be executed using the software. The listing reveals that the OnePlus 6 will have a 16MP primary sensor coupled with a 20MP sensor, the same as the OnePlus 5T. On the front will be a 16MP which should be able to record at least 1080P videos.

    The pricing of the smartphone, however, despite recent leaks is still unclear. The launch of the smartphone is just a few days away

  • OnePlus 6 Specifications Listed On TENNA

    OnePlus 6 Specifications Listed On TENNA

    The OnePlus 6, just like almost every other smartphone, has been leaked extensively before its launch. The company has itself tried to stay ahead of the leaks and dropped hints about certain aspects of the upcoming flagship smartphone. Now, just before its launch, the OnePlus 6 has been listed on TENNA with all its detailed specifications revealed.

    We already know that the ObnePlus 6 will have a notch on the display, much like the Huawei P20 Pro and G7 ThinQ. OnePlus came out and addressed the issue by telling people to learn to love the notch. That, however, did not go down well consumers and Carl Pei had to delete that tweet. The company has also confirmed that the smartphone will have an all0glass design, however, it has not been confirmed whether it’ll support wireless charging or not.

    According to the listing on TENNA, the OnePlus 6 will have a 6.28 inch Super AMOLED display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. This translates into a 19:9 aspect ratio and the phone will shift to a conventional 18:9 aspect ratio if a user decides to hide the notch.

    Under the hood, the device will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The listing is of the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The other two variants will be 8GB RAM with 128GB or 256GB non-user expandable storage. This will be the first time that ttheOnePlus smartphone will have 256GB of onboard storage.

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    The smartphone will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with stock-ish OxygenOS on top. Powering the OnePlus 6 will be a 3300 mAh battery with DashCharge support.

    Similar to the OnePlus 5T, the OnePlus 6 will have two RGB sensors with the same aperture for better low-light photography. The portrait mode will be executed using the software. The listing reveals that the OnePlus 6 will have a 16MP primary sensor coupled with a 20MP sensor, the same as the OnePlus 5T. On the front will be a 16MP which should be able to record at least 1080P videos.

    The pricing of the smartphone, however, despite recent leaks is still unclear. We expect the OnePlus 6 to retail at a starting price of Rs 35999. The OnePlus 6 launch in India is scheduled for 17th May. The smartphone will subsequently go on sale via Amazon on the 21st of May.

  • OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition Retail Box Hints At Kevlar Finish Back Panel

    OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition Retail Box Hints At Kevlar Finish Back Panel

    The OnePlus 6 will be the much-awaited follow-up to the OnePlus 5T which was launched in November 2017. So far, we already know quite a few details about the upcoming flagship smartphone. OnePlus has generously teased almost all the new features that we can expect from the device, including the limited edition OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition of the smartphone. Now, a new image posted OnePlus’ Weibo account reveals the design of the retail box of the OnePlus Avengers Edition.

    The image does not reveal any specifications of the device. However, there is a huge hint about the build and design of the smartphone on the box. The Avengers insignia features a kevlar finish which hints at the build and design of the special edition OnePlus variant. In the teaser of the smartphone that OnePlus released a few days ago, we noticed a similar hint.

    Must Read: OnePlus 6 Price In India Leaked, Starts At Rs 36999

    This could be possible, considering the company brought back the famed Sandstone finish on the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition. It is worth noting that the OnePlus 5T STar Wars Edition was launched in other countries as the Sandstone Edition, meaning a Kevlar Edition could be in the pipeline for OnePlus in other countries. The company has already confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will have a glass back, and the Avengers Edition could be a unique offering from OnePlus.

    Must Read: OnePlus Teases OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition

    The OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition is expected to be only available in the 8GB and 256GB storage model. Considering OnePlus’ pricing strategy, the OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition will be priced slightly higher than the regular OnePlus 6 256GB storage model.

    OnePlus 6

    In 2018, the OnePlus 6 will be the only affordable flagship smartphone for now. Things might change when Xiaomi launches the Mi MIX 2s and Asus launches the Zenfone 5Z in India. However, the OnePlus 6 with its new features should have a lot of suitors. We will keep you updated with all the news about the OnePlus 6 as we approach its official launch.

     

  • OnePlus 6 Price In India Leaked, Starts At Rs 36999

    OnePlus 6 Price In India Leaked, Starts At Rs 36999

    The OnePlus 6 is scheduled for a global launch on the 16th of May in London. That will be followed up by launch events in China and Mumbai on the 17th of May. So far, OnePlus has been teasing a few of the features of the OnePlus 6 but, has steered clear of revealing anything related to the price of the device. However, a new leak has shed some light on the possible pricing of the OnePlus 6 in India.

    According to a report, the 64GB storage variant of the OnePlus 6 will be priced at Rs 36999 while the 128GB storage variant will retail for Rs 39999. OnePlus will also launch a 256GB variant of the smartphone that will be paired with 8GB of RAM. The leak does not disclose the price of this particular variant. A previous leak suggested that the OnePlus 6 256GB variant could cost a whopping Rs 48999, however, OnePlus claimed that to be untrue.

    OnePlus 6

    It is worth noting that True-Tech.net, the source of this report accurately leaked the price of the OnePlus 5 before its launch in July 2017. The pricing, however, does not fall in line with what our sources have revealed. With the company trying to keep the excitement going for the OnePlus 6, the base variant is expected to launch for Rs. 34999.

    OnePlus has been slowly creating a hype around the OnePlus 6 by teasing a few interesting features on social media. So far, the company has already confirmed that the smartphone will have a notch, an all-glass build and design and run on the Snapdragon 845 chipset. We also know that the OnePlus 6 will be water resistant, although the exact certification is still not clear.

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    Renders of the OnePlus 6 reveal that this time around, the dual-camera setup on the back will be placed vertically, similar to the Samsung Galaxy S9+. WIth the notch, we expect the screen-to-body ratio of the nePlus 6 to be superior to that of the 5T. The smartphone has also been confirmed to be an Amazon exclusive smartphone in India, like its predecessors. However, like it did with the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, the 6 will also, eventually, make its way to offline stores as OnePlus is now trying to capture a market that strays away from shopping online.

    OnePlus 6

    The OnePlus 6 goes on sale in India on the 21st of May. Whether the smartphone will be sold out in a few seconds or not, will depend on the pricing. The launch is a few days away where the official pricing of the smartphone will be revealed.

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  • OnePlus Teases OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition

    OnePlus Teases OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition

    OnePlus has once again teased its upcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6. This time around, it isn’t a feature, but, the OnePlus 6 Avengers Limited Edition which will launch along with the regular OnePlus 6 in India on May 17th.

    Following the overwhelming success of OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition, OnePlus and Disney have further bolstered their relationship with the announcement of OnePlus’ partnership with Marvel Studios in light of the upcoming release, Avengers: Infinity War.

    A few days ago, OnePlus confirmed its partnership with Marvel Avengers: Infinity War, an upcoming superhero film that, in fact, releases today in India. However, in that announcement, the Chinese smartphone maker did not explicitly mention an Avengers-themed OnePlus 6. The new teaser released by the company now confirms the smartphone. The teaser shows glimpses of the movie and barely gives anything away about the smartphone. However, it appears that the OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition could have a glass back with a Carbon Fibre finish. A one-second shot of the device shows a Carbon Fibre-like back panel, which was one of the back panels users could buy for the OnePlus One and OnePlus Two.

    This could be possible, considering the company brought back the famed Sandstone finish on the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition. It is worth noting that the OnePlus 5T STar Wars Edition was launched in other countries as the Sandstone Edition, meaning a Carbon Fibre Edition could be in the pipeline for OnePlus in other countries. The company has already confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will have a glass back, and the Avengers Edition could be a unique offering from OnePlus.

    The OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition is expected to be only available in the 8GB and 256GB storage model. Considering OnePlus’ pricing strategy, the OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition will be priced slightly higher than the regular OnePlus 6 256GB storage model.

    OnePlus 6

    The launch of the OnePlus 6 is scheduled for 17th May and will go on sale in India on the 21st of May via Amazon. Stay tuned for more updates.

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  • OnePlus 6 Launch Confirmed For May 17th

    OnePlus 6 Launch Confirmed For May 17th

    Update: The OnePlus 6 will be launched in India on the 17th of May at an event in Mumbai. The event will be live streamed on oneplus.in/launch-6 at 3 pm IST. The smartphone will subsequently go on sale on the 21st of May via Amazon at 12:00 IST.

    The OnePlus 6 will officially launch in China on the 17th of May. The company has posted an official invite on its China website for the launch. Interestingly, OnePlus fans can buy tickets to the launch event, similar to what OnePlus did with the OnePlus 5T launch in India. After its official launch in China, the OnePlus 6 could launch on the 18th of May in India.

    OnePlus has been slowly creating a hype around the OnePlus 6 by teasing a few interesting features on social media. So far, the company has already confirmed that the smartphone will have a notch, an all-glass build and design and run on the Snapdragon 845 chipset. We also know that the OnePlus 6 will be water resistant, although the exact certification is still not clear.

    Apart from the pricing and specifications of the cameras, we pretty much know everything else about the OnePlus 6. Renders of the OnePlus 6 reveal that this time around, the dual-camera setup on the back will be placed vertically, similar to the Samsung Galaxy S9+. WIth the notch, we expect the screen-to-body ratio of the nePlus 6 to be superior to that of the 5T.

    The smartphone has also been confirmed to be an Amazon exclusive smartphone in India, like its predecessors. However, like it did with the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, the 6 will also, eventually, make its way to offline stores as OnePlus is now trying to capture a market that strays away from shopping online.

    OnePlus 6

    In terms of pricing, there was a leak that suggested the OnePlus 6 could cost up to Rs 48999. This year, the company will launch the OnePlus 6 in three different variants. Two variants will be similar to the OnePlus 5T with 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage. These models will be priced between Rs 33,999- 36,999 and Rs 38,999-42,999, respectively. There will also be a special edition called the OnePlus 6 Premium, which will have 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, and is expected to be priced between Rs 44,999- 48,999.

     

    With the launch date now confirmed, the only thing left to do is wait. However, we expect more leaks and renders to surface online before the launch date arrives.

  • OnePlus Confirms That The OnePlus 6 Will Have A Glass Back

    OnePlus Confirms That The OnePlus 6 Will Have A Glass Back

    The launch of the OnePlus 6 seems closer than ever despite the company keeping the launch date under wraps. OnePlus has, slowly, unveiled a few key details about the OnePlus 6 over the past few weeks. OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei started it off by confirming the OnePlus 6 will have an iPhone X like notch. Now, Pete Lau, the other co-founder of OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will have a glass back.

    This will be a departure from previous OnePlus devices which have had an aluminium unibody build and design. The OnePlus X being the only exception which also had an all-glass design. According to OnePlus, its team design team tested over 70 glass prototypes before selecting the best one.

    OnePlus 6’s glass back contains five printed layers of Nanotech Coating, a first in the smartphone industry. The phone has five layers of Nanotech Coating instead of three, even though the degree of separation between each layer is extremely subtle and tough to discern as the additional layers give the back of the device a stronger impression of depth.

    In the statement, however, OnePlus did not confirm whether a glass back also means the presence of wireless charging. Last year, OnePlus conceded that it believed DashCharge technology was superior to wireless charging. However, with such a drastic design shift, it appears that OnePlus would want to justify that by adding such a crowd favourite feature.

    The OnePlus 6, so far, seems like a sizeable upgrade over the OnePlus 5/5T. OnePlus has also confirmed that 6 will be water resistant. This is another feature that a lot of consumers have asked for but, so far, OnePlus has maintained that its DashCharge technology is superior to the current wireless charging technology.

    OnePlus 6

    The smartphone has also been confirmed to be an Amazon exclusive smartphone in India, like its predecessors. However, like it did with the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, the 6 will also, eventually, make its way to offline stores as OnePlus is now trying to capture a market that strays away from shopping online.

    We expect OnePlus to unravel a few more details about the upcoming smartphone before its official launch. Stay tuned for more updates.

  • Amazon India Confirms OnePlus 6, Enables Notify Me

    Amazon India Confirms OnePlus 6, Enables Notify Me

    Amazon India in a Statement has confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will be launched soon and will be also available in India. The statement comes directly from the e-commerce giant who has been the exclusive online partner for OnePlus since the launch of the OnePlus One.

    Calling it one of the most anticipated smartphone of 2018 the exclusive page for the notification will go live tonight at 11:59:59pm.

    The statement also confirms that the OnePlus 6 will have Snapdragon 845 paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Also, according to Amazon the display “offers more screen without compromising on size” which also confirms the notch.

    The OnePlus 6 is said to be available in India mid- May 2018 for a price starting Rs. 39,999. While this may put the brand out of the “Flagship Killer” territory and more in to the “Flagship” territory. The company is focused more on marketing and brand awareness which is also leading to a big hype for the upcoming OnePlus 6.

    The OnePlus 6 is said to have an all glass design with a composite Aluminium frame, possible inclusion of wireless charging and a dual camera setup at the back. While the phone will have a notch, much like the Huawei P20 pro, users will be able to disable the appearance of the notch by making the status bar completely black, something, that should work well with the AMOLED display fo the OnePlus 6.

    Stay tuned for more updates for the India Launch.

     

  • OnePlus 6 Launches in India May 18th Staring Rs. 39999

    OnePlus 6 Launches in India May 18th Staring Rs. 39999

    Update: The source story has been taken down as OnePlus has claimed that this information is false.

    OnePlus has been dropping a few helpful hints in the puzzle that is the OnePlus 6. The company recently confirmed its partnership with Avengers: Infinity War which could mean a special edition OnePlus 6 will launch as well. The one thing we are not certain about so far is the date of launch. There have been a lot of rumours about a possible late-April launch which would make sense, since the Avengers: Infinity War releases on April 27th worldwide. However, a new report has claimed the OnePlus 6 won’t launch in India until mid-May.

    OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition

    According to the report, the 6 will launch on the 18th of May in India at a starting price of Rs 39999. This contradicts a previous leak which claimed it will start at Rs 34999 in India. There will also be a special edition called the OnePlus 6 Premium, which will have 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, and is expected to be priced between Rs 44,999 – 48,999. The special edition Avengers OnePlus 6 might be available in just the 256GB storage variant. It is worth noting that OnePlus has so far, not teased a 256GB storage variant for the OnePlus 6.

    The OnePlus 6, so far, seems like a sizeable upgrade over the OnePlus 5/5T. In the latest tweet by OnePlus’ official account, the company has seemingly confirmed that it will be water resistant. There are also rumours the OnePlus 6 will have an all-glass design which means the company could also introduce wireless charging. This is another feature that a lot of consumers have asked for but, so far, OnePlus has maintained that its DashCharge technology is superior to the current wireless charging technology.

    OnePlus 6

    The smartphone has also been confirmed to be an Amazon exclusive smartphone in India, like its predecessors. In an advertisement being shown at Cinemas in India, the last slide reveals that the 6 will be an Amazon-exclusive smartphone. However, like it did with the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, the 6 will also, eventually, make its way to offline stores as OnePlus is now trying to capture a market that strays away from shopping online.

    The launch of the OnePlus 6 seems nigh, and the anticipation around the smartphone is increasing by the day. If priced similar to the OnePlus 5T, the OnePlus 6 could be a great flagship smartphone for 2018. Stay tuned for more updates.

  • OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition Launch Confirmed By OnePlus

    OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition Launch Confirmed By OnePlus

    The OnePlus 6 will follow in the footsteps of its predecessors in more than one way. There are rumours that just like the OnePlus 5 had a significant price hike from the OnePlus 3/3T, the OnePlus 6 will also be a bit pricier than the OnePlus 5. Now, the company has confirmed that it has tied up with Avengers: Infinity War for a special OnePlus 6 Avengers: Infinity War edition, just like the OnePlus 5T was launched in a Star Wars Special Edition variant a few days after its official launch.

    OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition

    In a media note, OnePlus said:

    The collaboration marks a step towards strengthening our association with Disney India. In December 2017, OnePlus and Disney partnered to launch OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition, which was well received by fans across both communities.

    It is worth noting that the release date for Avengers: Infinity War is 27th April. This means that the OnePlus 6 could launch before, or on the same day as the Marvel film. The company did not hint towards a launch date in the media note. However, considering the social media activity of OnePlus, the company could soon hint at a release date as well.

    If the Star Wars Edition of the OnePlus 5T is anything to go by, we could see a very different Avengers Edition of the OnePlus 6 compared to the regular OnePlus 6. It is expected to have the movie branding on the smartphone along with a different colour variant as well. The specifications of the OnePlus 6 Avengers: Infinity War Edition will be the same as the regular OnePlus 6. However, the Avengers Edition might only launch in the 256GB storage variant, since the OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition was only launched in the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant.

    OnePlus 6
    OnePlus 6 Leaked Images

    The OnePlus 6 is shaping up to be quite an upgrade over the OnePlus 5/5T with its new “notch” design and water resistance. The pricing, as usual, will be key to the success of the OnePlus 6 in countries like India.

  • OnePlus 5T Gets iPhone X Like Gesture Navigation With OxygenOS 5.1.0

    OnePlus 5T Gets iPhone X Like Gesture Navigation With OxygenOS 5.1.0

    With the launch of the OnePlus 6 just around the corner, the focus of OnePlus has not completely shifted from its existing smartphones. The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T recently received an update to Android 8 Oreo and a new version of OxygenOS is now seeding for the two smartphones. One of the most interesting features that is being introduced to the OnePlus 5T with OxygenOS 5.1.0 is gesture navigation.

    Back in December 2017, OnePlus introduced iPhone X like gestures to the OnePlus 5T in an Open Beta version of OxygenOS. It now appears that the company has honed these gestures over the past few months and is ready to roll out the feature to all the OnePlus 5 and 5T users. The timing of this update is worth noting because the launch of the OnePlus 6 is imminent. The company has already teased the gestures for navigation feature of the OnePlus 6 in a promo video.

    The gesture navigation was made famous by the iPhone X even though it was not the first smartphone to do it. WebOS had gestures for navigation and so did BlackBerryOS. But, the timing of smartphone makers like Xiaomi and OnePlus introducing gestures for navigation to their devices can certainly be attributed to the iPhone X. However, gestures work differently for all the three smartphone makers.

    The OnePlus 5T with Open Beta 3 that we tested, had the initial phase of gestures. In order to go back, you had to swipe up from the bottom corner of the screen. Swiping up from the bottom centre of the screen mimics the home button. For multi-tasking, you swipe up from the bottom centre of the screen and hold your finger in the centre of the display until multitasking cards show up.

    To get the gestures working on your OnePlus 5/5T simply update to the latest OTA update.

    Update: The article has been updated to reflect that only the OnePlus 5T has received gestures for navigation.

  • OnePlus 6 Will Be Water Resistant

    OnePlus 6 Will Be Water Resistant

    The OnePlus 6 is turning out to be quite an upgrade over its predecessor, the OnePlus 5T. Ever since the company first teased the OnePlus 6, the company has slowly hinted at a few important features of the upcoming flagship smartphone. In the latest tweet by OnePlus’ official account, the company has seemingly confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will be water resistant.

    At the time of the launch of the OnePlus 5, the company was heavily panned for significantly increasing the price of the smartphone from its predecessor. Also, OnePlus did that without introducing important features like an IP rating for water resistance. That trend continued with the OnePlus 5T, however, it appears that OnePlus has finally listened to its consumers with the new smartphone. Whether the OnePlus 6 will have an IP67 or IP68 rating for water and dust resistance will only be confirmed at the launch event.

    The OnePlus 6 has also been confirmed to be an Amazon exclusive smartphone in India, like its predecessors. In an advertisement being shown at Cinemas in India, the last slide reveals that the 6 will be an Amazon-exclusive smartphone, just like its predecessors. However, like it did with the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, the OnePlus 6 will also, eventually, make its way to offline stores as OnePlus is now trying to capture a market that strays away from shopping online.

    OnePlus 6

    There are also rumours the OnePlus 6 will have an all-glass design which means the company could also introduce wireless charging. This is another feature that a lot of consumers have asked for but, so far, OnePlus has maintained that its DashCharge technology is superior to the current wireless charging technology.

    So far, there has been no hint by the company regarding the official launch date of the 6. If rumours of a Special Edition Avengers OnePlus 6 are true, then the smartphone will launch before the 27th of April (global release date of Avengers: Infinity War).

  • OnePlus 6 To Be Amazon Exclusive In India

    OnePlus 6 To Be Amazon Exclusive In India

    The OnePlus 6 is not too far away from its official launch. In India, the OnePlus 6 is expected to launch along with markets like China and North America. Over the years, OnePlus has been an online-first brand and only recently branched out to offline retailers with its partnership with Croma in India. The company has also opened up its own OnePlus Experience stores in cities like Bengaluru and New Delhi. It looks like the OnePlus 6 will also be an online first smartphone and will be sold exclusively via Amazon.

    OnePlus 6

    In an advertisement being shown at Cinemas in India, the last slide reveals that the OnePlus 6 will be an Amazon-exclusive smartphone, just like its predecessors. However, like it did with the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, the OnePlus 6 will also, eventually, make its way to offline stores as OnePlus is now trying to capture a market that strays away from shopping online. OnePlus’ fellow Chinese compatriot, Xiaomi has also taken major steps over the past couple of years in building an offline presence, while making sure it also releases its smartphones to the online audience. However, Xiaomi’s continued flash sales of its popular devices have left a lot of consumers very frustrated.

    OnePlus, at a point in time, also had a very frustrating buying method. OnePlus smartphones were sold via an invite system that allowed the company to keep the cost of production down. However, that has changed over the last year and a half as OnePlus flagship devices are now always available online at any given time. The same is expected to continue with the OnePlus 6, making it a readily available affordable flagship smartphone.

    OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition

    So far, there has been no hint by the company regarding the official launch date of the OnePlus 6. If rumours of a Special Edition Avengers OnePlus 6 are true, then the smartphone will launch before the 27th of April (global release date of Avengers: Infinity War).

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