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LG G4 Dual and One Plus 2 – Making the case for dual SIM flagships

The dual SIM feature has long been the mainstay of lower end budget phones rather than flagships. Sure, some flagships have had variants, but they aren’t launched everywhere. The One Plus 2 is possibly the first popular mainstream flagship that comes with a dual SIM setup by default, and based on our recent experiences with it and the LG G4 dual, we think an additional SIM slot should be considered for every flagship out there. This might seem like a stretch but consider these use cases that are widely in place.

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OnePlus 2 Tips and Tricks

The One Plus 2 is, true to its nature, one of the more affordable flagships out there. Due to that and a lot of other factors, it is bound to reach a lot of people, and in fact, this has already started. So, for all you existing and potential One Plus 2 users, here are some tips and tricks that might make your experience richer.

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OnePlus 2 International Giveaway

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Hello our loyal readers! Thanks for your amazing response for all our giveaways. We are back with another giveaway just for you. OnePlus took the wraps off of its latest flagship OnePlus 2 smartphone in July, and it went on sale in August for those who have invites. Instead of just giving away OnePlus 2 invites to purchase the smartphone, we decided to giveaway the OnePlus 2 itself. Unlike our previous giveaways that were restricted only to Indian residents, this one is an international giveaway. Yes, you can win the smartphone even if it is not available for purchase in your country. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 International Giveaway”

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

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

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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