Can a sub-$600 Android phone really make you forget it’s a midranger, or is that just marketing spin? The OnePlus 13R is being pitched as that unicorn: near-flagship power, stripped of bloat, at a price that doesn’t hurt. On paper, it lives up to the pitch. In actual day-to-day use, it gets close, but not […]
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OnePlus 13 global launch: what OxygenOS 15 must fix
Can the OnePlus 13 finally prove that OxygenOS deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Google’s Pixel software? Right now, all the hype is around the January 7, 2025 global launch date, but the real test is what ships on top of Android. Hardware leaks are calling out a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, […]
OnePlus Buds Pro 3: Hype, leaks and real concerns
Can another pair of $200 wireless earbuds really move the needle in an Android world flooded with noise-cancelling clones? That’s the question hanging over the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, which look set to launch as soon as this week, backed by fresh leaks and real-life photos. OnePlus clearly wants them to sit in the same […]
Why Samsung and OnePlus Are Hiding Android’s Best Feature
I’ve tested more than 40 smartphones this year, and each time I dive into settings, I’m reminded of one vital feature that seems to be disappearing from mainstream Android skins: notification history. First introduced in Android 11, this feature was a major advancement for managing notifications. But after spending time with both the Samsung Galaxy […]