OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition officially teased, coming May 17

OnePlus has released a teaser video for its upcoming OnePlus 6 smartphone. What's special about this teaser is that it's for the Marvel Avengers Limited Edition variant of the flagship device.

The teaser video reveals a textured back for the phone. It also shows a glimpse of the device's front, clearly revealing the notch and rounded corners. Here's the teaser:

The device will be launching on May 17 in India, and will be an Amazon exclusive. Amazon Prime members will be eligible for an early access sale that's set for May 21.

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OnePlus 6 will finally be waterproof

OnePlus manufactures top-notch smartphones, but all its devices lack a feature found in all the competitors - waterproofing. All phones until the OnePlus 5T do not have IP67/68 capabilities, but according to the company, the upcoming OnePlus 6 will finally be safe from the natural elements like water, especially rainwater.

Other features and specs that the OnePlus 6 will have are a 3.5 mm audio jack and a notch on the top of the phone that could be hidden with a toggle in the menu. We also know it will have a Snapdragon 845chipset and a 256 GB variant.

According to a press leak, OnePlus 6 will have 6.28” AMOLED screen, 3,450 mAh battery and a dual 20 MP + 16 MP camera setup. Pricing and availability should be revealed at the official launch, but we are still waiting for a confirmation on the date.

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OnePlus 6 leaked image reveals complete front panel

Carl Pei, OnePlus CEO, confirmed the new OnePlus 6 will come with a notch two weeks ago. Later Pete Lau, co-fonder of the company, said you will be able to mask it out if that's what you prefer. Now we get a better look at the front thanks to a rendered image of the front panel appeared during the weekend.

The notch houses a selfie camera, LED notification light and the earpiece, while the bottom and side bezels appear quite thin. The image of the OnePlus 6 features the DxOMark logo, suggesting a review of the smartphone is already in the works.

The positioning of the buttons is not a surprise - we have a power key on the right, volume rocker on the left, along with the alert slider that became something of a traditional feature for OnePlus devices.

The fingerprint scanner should be on the back, but OnePlus started implementing Face Unlock and the feature will most likely be available in the 6 as well.

OnePlus already confirmed Snapdragon 845 and 8 GB RAM for the new phone, while other sources claimed 16 MP + 20 MP dual camera setup and 3,450 mAh battery capacity.

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OnePlus 6 will let you hide its notch

It should come as no surprise by now that, like many other Android handsets lately, the OnePlus 6 will have a display cut-out near the top of its panel. Ever since sister company Oppo released its R15 pair there has been little doubt about the design of the upcoming OnePlus. If that wasn't proof enough, co-founder Carl Pei, later described the notch in detail as well, stating that it will measure 19.62 x 7.69mm and that it will be "adding more screen real estate instead of taking anything away".

That reasoning was apparently insufficient for many anti-notch fans, currently voicing their disapproval and concerns. The user feedback has since been addressed by Pete Lau, who promised the OnePlus 6 will let you to decide whether to use the extra screen real estate around the notch, or shrink the UI down to avoid it and leave a black bar.

The catch is that the feature won't be available to the OnePlus 6 at launch, but rather it will come with an update later on. This is hardly a surprising development, considering Google has already taken upon itself to implement display cut-out support straight into Android P.

Adding in an optional notch/aspect ratio adjustment toggle sounds like a fairly logical part of this. Potentially alleviate OnePlus and other manufacturers from the development effort altogether.

There are a couple of other bits of information to extract from this post too. For one, if anybody had any doubts that the OnePlus 6 will stick to OLED technology, the company's confidence in turning off the screen area around the notch should serve as some extra proof. Secondly, it really sounds like the next OnePlus launch is very close. OnePlus has traditionally unveiled its phones around June, but considering Pete Lau's extended feature promise, the OnePlus 6 might just arrive a bit earlier this year.

OnePlus is already teasing the device and has even confirmed some specs, including a Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB storage variant. Rumors estimate that pricing for the OnePlus 6 will start $50 higher than the MSRP of the OnePlus 5T, or around $525 for a base 64GB unit.

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OnePlus 6 confirmed to have up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage, Snapdragon 845

OnePlus has taken to its forum to confirm that the upcoming OnePlus 6 (whose name was recently confirmed in a tweet to no one's surprise), will be coming in a 256GB variant. Apart from that, the company also confirmed that it will have 8GB RAM (same as the last two models) and run on the new top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.

Okay, then

And that's pretty much it. OnePlus did spend far too many words in its forum post describing this one small feature, going on about the "pursuit of burdenless speed" (whatever that means) and also how it has a FSE Team, which stands for Fast Stable Efficient (no joke). Basically the new phone will be really fast, which shouldn't surprise anyone considering the current OnePlus 5T is already extremely fast.

It almost feels like OnePlus is trying really hard to be relevant in the current news cycle, what with discussions around the notch (what was even the point of that?), announcing the name on Twitter (who would have guessed) and now a 256GB variant (please contain your excitement). The phone is said to launch some time in Q2 but it's likely not anytime soon so in the meantime, this is what we are going to get.

Can't wait to find out what the size of the USB cable is next.

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OnePlus 6 official teaser confirms the name, says it will have "the speed you need"

The OnePlus 6 is coming soon and today the Chinese company has decided to start its marketing campaign for the device in earnest. Thus, OnePlus has outed the first official teaser video for its next flagship smartphone. It's only four seconds long, but it manages to confirm the OnePlus 6 name. It also tells us that this phone will pack "the speed you need".

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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has already confirmed that his company's next handset will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 chipset, and that's where that speed will come from. He also said the launch would happen in June, but we're starting to seriously doubt that given how many leaks we've recently seen regarding the OnePlus 6 - and today's teaser.

Additionally, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has admitted that the OnePlus 6 will have a screen with a notch, angering cutout haters everywhere. The notch will measure exactly 19.62 x 7.69 mm. That makes it larger than the Essential Phone's but smaller than the iPhone X's. The OnePlus 6 is likely to have at least one version with a woodgrain finish on the back, which is a pretty unique look.

OnePlus 5T won't be officially available in North America any more

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 5Tis permanently out of stock in North America. This means those in the US or Canada who were planning to purchase the flagship officially from the company are now out of luck.

The device was launched back in November last year, meaning it was only available in the region for four months. According to the Chinese company, the situation has arisen due to stronger-than-expected demand for the handset.

The only option for North American OnePlus fans at the moment is to wait for the next flagship from the company, which should arrive sometime in the later part of Q2 this year.

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OnePlus 6 will have a 19:9 screen with a notch, prototype scores 276,510 in AnTuTu

The notched screen a la iPhone X is the latest trend (don't call it a fad) in the Android world, one which has been picking up steam disturbingly fast. And according to a new leak, the upcoming OnePlus 6 will go with the flow and come with a notch of its own.

This development was first revealed in a leaked live image from last month, which also tells us that it will be incredibly hard to tell the OnePlus 6 and the Oppo R15 apart. The shared design isn't surprising, given past antics and the fact that both Oppo and OnePlus are owned by BBK Electronics.

Anyway, the OnePlus 6 is to have a 19:9 aspect ratio display, taller than the 18:9 panel of its predecessor, the 5T. That said, what's left when you exclude the space to the left and right of the notch may actually have 18:9 aspect ratio.

A prototype OnePlus 6 (with the model number A6000) managed to score 276,510 in the AnTuTu benchmark, as evidenced by the screenshots below, besting the also not announced yet Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s, the previous champion.

  
OnePlus 6 AnTuTu results

The OnePlus 6 will arrive in June with the Snapdragon 845 at the helm, that much has already been confirmed by the company's CEO. According to previous rumors, it shall have a glass back and dual rear camera too, basically adhering to all the prevailing trends in the mobile space at the moment.

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MWC 2018 is over, here are the highlights

MWC 2018 was jam-packed with exciting tech, which we had a lot of fun experiencing and reporting on. Hopefully you took just as much enjoyment reading our coverage and hands-on impressions. Just in case you missed something from the busy schedule, we have prepared a quick rundown of all the highlights of the Barcelona venue.

And just in case you prefer the more retro approach to things, here are some key points in writing as well:

alcatel

In keeping with its track record, the TCL company unleashed a slew of new devices complete with some confusing and open-to-change-upon-order specs sheets. To be fair, this year's lineup is a bit more premium than usual, with devices like the flagship alcatel 5 likely to end up in users hands even without a carrier contract deal. Joining its ranks are four alcatel 3 variants - the basic one, 3X, 3V and 3C, all rocking trendy new 18:9 panels. Even the entry-level actatel 1X gets to participate in the extra-tall display fun.

Alcatel at MWC 2018

Huawei

No real mobile announcements from the Chinese giant this year. Well, that does depend on your definition of mobile, since a new MediaPad M5 tablet did make an appearance, alongside a gorgeous, ultra-light MateBook X Pro laptop.

ZTE

ZTE's new additions to the budget-friendly Blade family can potentially make a big market splash, given their aggressive sub-$300 pricing. The Blade V9 and Blade V9 VITA promise premium looks, strong mid-ranger specs and a solid camera experience. ZTE also showcased the Tempo GO as a part of the Android Go initiative.

ZTE Blade V9 and Blade V9 VITA hands-on

Nokia

HMD brought a full and rich roster of new devices to Barcelona. The nostalgia train is running on full steam, as the Finnish company officially resurrected the Sirocco branding, in its shiny new Nokia 8 Sirocco flagship.

Surprisingly, it was not the only flagship product to appear on stage. Well, a bit debatable, since the Nokia 7 Plus is based on a Snapdragon 660, but they've packaged that in an exquisitely crafted aluminum body with ceramic-like finish.

The same overall praise for build quality and bill of materials applies to the new Nokia 6 (2018) as well, refreshed for 2018.

HMD has an Android Go offer as well in the retro-infused Nokia 1, complete with Xpress-on covers - another old-school Nokia branding brought back from the glorious days of yore.

But all the exchangeable cases in the world pale in retro-coolness compared to the 2018 Nokia 8110 4G - reborn in Matrix-worthy black and banana yellow.

Nokia 8 Sirocco, 7 Plus, and 8110 4G hands-on review

Samsung

As expected, after an avalanche of leaks, Samsung launched the S9 pair at this year's MWC. Design-wise, the Galaxy S9+ and Galaxy S9 are more of a refinement on their predecessors than anything else, but with a lot of extra features and goodies hiding underneath.

Some highlights include a dual-aperture main camera for both phones, aided by a secondary snapper on the bigger S9+. 4K@60fps video recording and slow motion 720p@960fps are now possible with the new generation of chipsets from Qualcomm and Samsung themselves. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ hands-on review

Sony

A pair of exciting new flagships from the Japanese giant. Pretty controversial ones at that. The Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact feature a fresh new "Ambient Flow" design, a lot curvier than before, complete with 18:9 displays. Underneath, both are true powerhouses, built around the Snapdragon 845 and a refined version of Sony's familiar 19MP Motion Eye camera system.

HDR recording and display panels are some of the other highlights in the new Xperia XZ2 pair. The Dynamic Vibration system is a peculiar novelty as well.

Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact hands-on review

Vivo

Vivo managed to soak up quite a lot of spotlight at this year's MWC with the APEX concept phone. It’s a unique device, or rather a unique tech demo (because it's what it is), for more than a few reasons. Thanks to new advancements in OLED technology, the APEX's 5.99-inch panel spans nearly the entirety of its front and also doubles as a speaker and earpiece. Plus, the company's next generation under-display fingerprint technology now spans the entire bottom half of the screen. To top it all off, the selfie camera pops-up when needed via a small motorized dome. If you haven't done so already, you need to check the vivo APEX out.

Vivo APEX concept hands-on: a half-screen fingerprint scanner and a periscope camera

Asus

Asus also brought a full bag of new handsets to Barcelona, namely a fresh new Zenfone 5 line (not to be confused with the 2014 original). Asus is clearly shooting for feature-rich flagships on a budget with the Zenfone 5 and 5z. Both come with tall 19:9 panels, complete with an iPhone X-style notch, live animated emojis and a generous amount of AI sprinkled all over - a recipe worthy for 2018.

With a notch less and some downgrades in internals here and there, the Zenfone 5 Lite still promises to deliver all the software goodies and revamped experience of its bigger sibling. And last, but not least, there is the slightly more traditional Zenfone Max (M1) - no AI treatment for this one, but plenty of juice from the 4,000 mAh battery.

Asus Zenfone 5, 5z, 5 Lite hands-on review

LG

LG jumped hard on the AI bandwagon as well, releasing a new and ambitious in scope ThinkQ platform. To go along with it - a pair of devices, or should we say memory options for the V30, descriptively titled the LG V30S ThinQand V30S+ ThinkQ, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage, respectively. The only other change is the duo of new colors.

There wasn't really any new hardware to speak of in LG's "K" lineup either, although, technically, these were refreshed with 2018 versions as well.

LG K10/K10+ (2018) and LG K8 (2018) hands-on at MWC

So there you have it - the MWC 2018 at a glance. We're looking forward to a few other exciting announcements scheduled for later this month so consider this just the start of an exciting season.

OnePlus publishes 2017 annual report: revenues and sales on the rise

OnePlus posted an infographic detailing its busy 2017. The company’s revenues doubled to $1.4 billion as phone sales grew 55% compared to 2016. OnePlus sells its phones in 32 countries and supports 24 languages and it had the #1 selling phone on Elisa, Finland’s top carrier.

The OnePlus community boasts over 1.3 million members with user registrations growing more than twofold since 2016. Fans met IRL in 40 pop-up events – with a combined 19,400 people waiting in line.

OnePlus has 776 employees spread across 18 countries. Fueled by over 18,000 cups of coffee, they worked over 200,000 hours and yet managed to eat only 268 pizzas and 87 birthday cakes. We think that’s something to improve on next year.

The Open Beta program boasts 111,000 users who helped squash 1,700 bugs. Check out the annual report for more details.

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OnePlus says up to 40,000 customers were affected by credit card security breach

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OnePlus has announced that up to 40,000 customers were affected by the security breach that caused the company shut down credit card payments for its online store earlier this week. The information is the result of an ongoing investigation with a third-party security agency into the breach that caused customers’ credit card information to be stolen while they were purchasing OnePlus products.

Though reports of stolen credit card information and fraudulent purchases were only made in the past week, OnePlus says that the script that stole the data had been running on one of its payment processing servers since mid-November. The script was able to capture full credit card information, including card numbers, expiry dates, and security codes directly from a customer’s browser window. The company says it has determined where the exploit happened and has found the point of entry for the attacker, but the investigation remains ongoing. It’s not yet clear if the attack was done remotely, or if someone had physical access to the server to install the script.

In a forum post detailing the findings, OnePlus says the script operated “intermittently” and the infected server has been quarantined from the rest of the system. It also says that customers that paid via a saved credit card, a credit card processed via PayPal, or through a PayPal account should not have been affected by the breach.

AFFECTED CUSTOMERS ARE BEING OFFERED A YEAR OF FREE CREDIT MONITORING SERVICE

A OnePlus spokesperson says that the 40,000 customers exposed to the attack “represent a small subset” of its total customer base. The company is reaching out to affected customers and offering a year of credit monitoring service for free. It is also working with local authorities during the investigation.

Credit card payments will remain suspended on the OnePlus.net store until the investigation is complete, with customers able to purchase items through PayPal in the meantime. OnePlus says it is working to implement a more secure credit card payment method before it re-enables them.

Last week, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau told CNET that it is exploring partnerships with US carriers, but a spokesperson confirmed that this security breach will not change anything in terms of OnePlus’ online sales strategy. The company currently does not have plans to move its store to Amazon or another e-commerce platform.