Wireless charging enthusiasts, gather around. If you’ve been holding out hope that Android flagships would finally hop on the Qi2 bandwagon, you might want to sit down for this. The OnePlus 13, hotly anticipated for its cutting-edge features, has officially joined Google’s Pixel 9 series in sidestepping the much-hyped Qi2 wireless charging standard. You heard […] The post OnePlus 13 snubs Qi2 wireless charging, just like the Pixel 9 appeared first on PiunikaWeb ..read more

Ready to be wowed by the latest in foldable phones? While the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro came close, it looks like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold may have a new rival in town — the OnePlus Open 2, set to swoop in early 2025. If rumors are anything to go by, this next-gen foldable […] The post It looks like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold may have a new rival in town appeared first on PiunikaWeb ..read more

When it comes to wireless earbuds, both Google and OnePlus have brought some serious contenders to the table with the launch of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and OnePlus Buds Pro 3. The question on many people’s minds, though, is whether Google’s higher price tag is justified. Let’s dive into what both sets of earbuds […] The post OnePlus unveils cheaper Buds Pro 3 to take on Pixel Buds Pro 2 appeared first on PiunikaWeb ..read more

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