Specs of alleged OnePlus Mini surface on AnTuTu

OnePlus CEO Carl Pei had said last month that the company will announce another phone by the end of 2015. Now, an AnTuTu benchmark result image has been leaked showing an unknown OnePlus device which is speculated to be the OnePlus Mini.

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OnePlus 2 gets Oxygen OS 2.1.0 OTA update with manual camera mode, color balance adjustment and more

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OnePlus has started rolling out Oxygen OS v2.1.0 OTA update for the OnePlus 2 smartphone, as it promised earlier this month. This update includes manual mode for camera, Exchange support, several improvements and fixes. It also brings RAW support in 3rd party camera apps that support it, but there are some reports of RAW format still not being supported in 3rd party camera apps, and OnePlus says will look into it and provide a follow up soon. The OnePlus 2 got Oxygen OS 2.0.2 update with fingerprint recognition improvements and bug fixes earlier this month. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 gets Oxygen OS 2.1.0 OTA update with manual camera mode, color balance adjustment and more”

OnePlus launches a $100 leather case for the OnePlus 2

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Last week OnePlus teased something luxurious is coming to OnePlus 2. Today the company has introduced Hard Graft Wild Phone Case for the OnePlus 2 smartphone. Created by Italian designers at Hard Graft, this is made of genuine ash grey washed and traditionally tanned leather, says the company.
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OnePlus 2 vs Meizu MX5

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OnePlus debuted sales in India late last year after the launch of their OnePlus One smartphone. Meizu on the other hand entered India with its mid-ranger, the M1 Note. Since then they have announced and begun sales of the M2 Note. However, the handset that can probably give the OnePlus 2 a run for its money is the Meizu flagship, the MX5. Meizu has an advantage internationally where it has made a name for itself however within India, the name OnePlus is definitely more popular. On paper, these devices are neck and neck and it’s hard to understand which is better simply by looking at the specifications. That’s why we have prepared this detailed comparison for you. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 vs Meizu MX5”

OnePlus 2 vs Asus Zenfone 2

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The Asus ZenFone 2 debuted at MWC 2015 in March and was available for purchase in the Indian market in April. As the successor to the Zenfone 4, 5 and 6, the Zenfone 2 is available in both 5 inch as well as 5.5 inch variants. In this comparison we will be taking a look at the 5.5” Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) variant which is also the first smartphone to feature 4GB of RAM on board. Now, a new competitor has arisen for the Zenfone 2 which also is the follow up to a successful predecessor. The OnePlus 2 is the first official device to come with Oxygen OS pre-loaded and also makes use of the USB Type-C port instead of the regular micro USB port. Let us take a look at both these devices in detail to see what each of them have going for and against them. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 vs Asus Zenfone 2”

OnePlus One 64GB Sandstone Black now available on Snapdeal

OnePlus One was launched exclusively on Amazon.in in India. Back in June, OnePlus started selling the smartphone on Flipkart, today the company has partnered with Snapdeal to sell the smartphone. With Snapdeal’s vast network, the smartphone will be available for over 20 million registered users across over 5000 towns and cities, said the company. Continue reading “OnePlus One 64GB Sandstone Black now available on Snapdeal”

OtterBox case for OnePlus 2 released for $24.95

OtterBox case for OnePlus 2

OnePlus partnered with OtterBox to release a case for the OnePlus 2 smartphone last week. This dual-layer case offers protection against bumps, drops and shock. The hard outer layer protects against drops and scratches while the inner silicone layer absorbs shock. Inspired by qi, a traditional philosophy of balance and life force, the case features a spiral-patterned internal layer with multiple vents on the outer shell, integrating innovative technology with inspiring ancient principles, said OtterBox. Continue reading “OtterBox case for OnePlus 2 released for $24.95”

OnePlus offers Rs. 500 worth Kindle Store credits for OnePlus 2 users in India

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OnePlus 2 64GB storage variant with 4GB RAM was launched in India on August 11th, exclusively on Amazon.in for Rs. 24,999. Today OnePlus and Amazon have teamed up to offer gift credit of Rs. 500 from the Kindle Store for OnePlus 2 users in India. OnePlus recently partnered with Airtel to offer an hands-on experience of the OnePlus 2 smartphone and a chance to win invites to purchase the smartphone, across 50 Airtel stores in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. Continue reading “OnePlus offers Rs. 500 worth Kindle Store credits for OnePlus 2 users in India”

Airtel offers OnePlus 2 invites, hands-on experience at its stores

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Airtel has announced that it has partnered with OnePlus to offer an hands-on experience of the OnePlus 2 smartphone across 50 Airtel stores in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai starting from tomorrow, September 4th, 2015. Airtel will also offer their customers who upgrade their existing SIM for an Airtel 4G SIM or opt for a new Airtel 4G connection at the store to stand a chance to receive a OnePlus 2 invite. Continue reading “Airtel offers OnePlus 2 invites, hands-on experience at its stores”

Sony Xperia Z5 vs OnePlus 2 – What’s different?

Sony’s brand new flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z5 is a beast on paper and the device competes against the likes of other premium phones such as Samsung Galaxy S6, Apple iPhone 6, LG G4 and HTC One M9.

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Other smartphone that the Z5 rubs its shoulders is with the OnePlus 2. So, we are putting the hardware specifications of both the device next to each other to help you know what these smartphones have got to offer. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z5 vs OnePlus 2 – What’s different?”

OnePlus 2 gets Oxygen OS 2.0.2 OTA update, includes fingerprint recognition improvements and bug fixes

OnePlus 2 gets Oxygen OS 2.0.2

OnePlus has started rolling out Oxygen OS v2.0.2 OTA update for the OnePlus 2 smartphone. This includes several improvements and fixes, including improvements for fingerprint recognition, fixes for speaker bug and front-facing camera bug. It got Oxygen OS 2.0.1 update with patches for Stagefright security exploit, battery performance improvements, SIM card import/export fixes and more. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 gets Oxygen OS 2.0.2 OTA update, includes fingerprint recognition improvements and bug fixes”

Cyanogen OS 12.1 update for the OnePlus One now available

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The latest update to Cyanogen OS 12.1 for the OnePlus One is now available to download. The update brings the Android version of the device up to 5.1.1 Lollipop.

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OnePlus 2 USB Type-C to Micro USB Adapter Unboxing

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OnePlus launched range of accessories for the OnePlus 2 smartphone recently. We already brought you the unboxing of the OnePlus 2 StyleSwap covers, here we have the unboxing of the OnePlus 2 USB Type-C to Micro USB Adapter that is priced at Rs. 699.

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OnePlus 2 Kernel now available online

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Carl Pei, one of the co-founders of OnePlus has just posted the link to the OnePlus 2 Kernel on his twitter profile. The kernel will allow developers to create custom ROMs for the device.

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OnePlus 2 Kevlar, Rosewood and Bamboo StyleSwap Covers Unboxing

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OnePlus launched StyleSwap covers for the OnePlus 2 smartphone along with other accessories in India recently, priced at Rs. 1,699. This comes in four options – Kevlar, Bamboo, Black Apricot and Rosewood. Here we have the unboxing of Kevlar, Rosewood and Bamboo StyleSwap covers. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 Kevlar, Rosewood and Bamboo StyleSwap Covers Unboxing”