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OnePlus' first Wear OS smartwatch could debut at MWC 2024
OnePlus is rumored to launch the smartwatch with Wear OS 4
OnePlus has come a long way since its first-generation smartphone, with the brand now churning out stellar flagships like the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus Open. However, the company didn't exactly set the world alight with its first-gen smartwatch, known as the OnePlus Watch. We learned back in November that the manufacturer is working on a successor for this 2021 smartwatch, and a reliable source has now provided info on when it could break cover.
Over the last decade, there have been very few smart devices that have taken off like the smartwatch has. From the venerable Samsung Galaxy Watch to the newer Google Pixel Watch and even the Apple Watch, consumers can’t get enough of the tiny-but-powerful screens on their wrists. Back in 2021, OnePlus dipped its toes into the market with the OnePlus Watch, which featured solid specs and a long battery life but majorly disappointed with its software. Get ready for round two, electric boogaloo, as the OnePlus Watch 2 has leaked with both renders and hardware information at the ready.
Amazon Android Days features big discounts on the entire OnePlus lineup
If you're dead set on a OnePlus phone, now's the time to buy
As part of Amazon’s Android Days event, a 48-hour flash sale dedicated to Android phones and accessories, most of the OnePlus phone lineup is currently discounted. OnePlus phones, especially the budget models, are usually well worth the normal asking price, and with extra discounts like this one, they become impossible-to-ignore deals that are just looking to make all your tech geek friends jealous.
The OnePlus Nord Watch could come in as many as five variants
Nord Watch options could include round screens, rectangular screens, and even a rugged model
The original OnePlus Watch debuted back in the spring of last year. In the time since we've heard whispers about plans not just for a direct follow-up, but possibly also the debut of a Nord-branded smartwatch. Our first insight into that watch's design arrived last month with the release of some screenshots, which appeared to depict a single model. Now a fresh leak suggests that instead of just one Nord Watch, we may instead see it arrive in as many as five different styles.
OnePlus leak details plans for upcoming earbuds and wearables
These devices could launch sometime in Q3 this year
While probably more known for its portfolio of flagship and mid-range smartphones, OnePlus has also dipped its toes in the accessories pool — and more specifically, earbuds and wearables. We loved the OnePlus Nord Buds, which is a rare and timely example of low-cost earbuds actually making all the right choices. A new leak is now offering some brief details on two supposedly upcoming TWS earbuds, as well as two wearables — the OnePlus Watch 2 and OnePlus Band 2 — reportedly on the horizon for at least the Indian market.
OnePlus Watch 2 and OnePlus Band 2 may be official soon
Some big things need to change for the second-gen smartwatch
The OnePlus Watch was arguably one of the most disappointing gadget releases of 2021. Now, the company is said to be working on a follow-up called the OnePlus Watch 2. According to Pricebaba, and leaker Mukul Sharma, both the OnePlus Watch 2 and the OnePlus Band 2 have entered the production stage in Europe and Asia. That information suggests the two new wearables are set to be revealed later this year, which may mean we would see an official unveiling in the coming months.
New Harry Potter partnership basically admits it would take a magic trick for you to buy a OnePlus Watch
*moves magic wand* Riddikulus!
The OnePlus Watch is a weird product. Despite some excellent build quality, it's all but ruined by crappy proprietary software that manages to fall short in nearly every way. Nevertheless, OnePlus truly believes in its first-gen fitness smartwatch, making some genuinely titanic efforts in a bit to get people to buy one. The company previously released a Cyberpunk 2077-branded model in partnership with CD Projekt Red, and its latest announcement comes from a new team-up with none other than the boy who lived.
OnePlus Watch review, two months later: Time to let go (of the hope this will ever be a good watch)
It's been updated, but it still ain't good
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If you want a smartwatch to pair with your Android phone, you've got a lot of options. There are Wear OS watches from a billion different manufacturers, plus Fitbits, Samsung's Galaxy Watch devices, and plenty more niche picks. This month, OnePlus tossed its hat in the ring with the creatively named OnePlus Watch. For $159, it offers quality hardware and great battery life — but crappy custom software makes using it a miserable experience.
The OnePlus Watch has got nothing on its cheaper and better fitness band
Higher price doesn’t always mean better quality
OnePlus has probably never been as ambitious as it’s been so far in 2021, launching a trio of flagship-class phones and even stepping into the fitness wearable space. Though the OnePlus Watch and Band both failed on several fronts, you’d expect the smartwatch to at least be a better overall product than the cheaper tracker, right? Well, you may be surprised to learn that not only does the Band outpace the Watch on most core metrics, but these two are also quite far apart in terms of their basic tracking capabilities, despite coming from the same brand.
OnePlus expects you to hunt down clues to buy its limited-edition watch
Do you wanna play a game? If you want this Cobalt Watch, you don't have a choice
The OnePlus Watch isn't very good. The software experience is slow and unfinished, activity tracking is lacking, and even the promised two-week battery is cut in half when you enable the always-on display. Plus, it's just too easy to buy. You mean to tell me you just click "buy" on a website and enter your payment information? Boring. I want the excitement of "winning" an "opportunity" to buy a fancier version of the OnePlus Watch. And if it's held through some weird Instagram contest? Even better.
OnePlus and Cyberpunk 2077 team up for the ultimate unfinished product
Will it even be able to tell the time?
Two products that were heavily criticized for being unfinished at launch are coming together for a limited edition collaboration. That's right, OnePlus is releasing a Cyberpunk 2077-branded Watch that is debuting on May 24.
The OnePlus Watch gets a critical feature it should have had at launch (but there's a catch)
Always-on display is here, but battery life takes a big hit as a result
We had high expectations when we first heard OnePlus was working on a smartwatch and thought it would combine great value with an affordable price. Unfortunately, when we reviewed it, we found out it lacked a bunch of essential features.
OnePlus' first smartwatch is... bad — here's what we think it needs to improve
Good smartwatches take time
The OnePlus Watch is a very confusing product — it lacks the smarts of a real smartwatch, but it’s also a terrible fitness band with botched tracking. So what is it trying to be, exactly? Frankly, I don't have a clue, and neither does OnePlus, seemingly. In its haste to deliver some kind of smartwatch, the company came out with a half-baked wearable that falls flat in several crucial ways.
RedMagic's new Watch is a lot like the OnePlus Watch, only $60 less
It's a low-power fitness tracker: less eSports, more real sports
RedMagic has a new smart watch for you to check out, and surprisingly, it has nothing to do with eSports: it's more focused on actual sports and fitness. It uses a round OLED display, a super-long battery life, has a low price, and it eschewed Wear OS or any other established platform... Wait a second, didn't we just do this one? I feel like we just did this one.
The OnePlus Watch's first software update isn't what we hoped for
Bug fixes and tons of promises for the future
When OnePlus unveiled its first smartwatch, it sounded like it would offer great value at an affordable price, just like most of the brand's products. Sadly, the device was not only hard to find; it turned out to be an unfinished product that lacked essential features. Thankfully, most of these issues could be fixed with software improvements, which is why we had high hopes when OnePlus announced one for its watch. Unfortunately, it mainly fixes bugs but doesn't add much to the watch for now.
Good luck buying a OnePlus Watch
They're out of stock already, giving you extra time to wait for our review
OnePlus managed to scrounge up a lot of excitement for its first smartwatch last month at its official unveiling. With included fitness tracking and up to two weeks of battery, it seemed like a great deal at $159, even before taking the $20 voucher offered for the watch into account. Launch day has arrived, and OnePlus's newest gadget is officially up for sale — or it would be, rather, if it hadn't sold out almost immediately.
OnePlus Health app gets new UI ahead of Watch launch
Plus a wider rollout — previously available only in India
The OnePlus Watch goes on sale tomorrow, though its early reviews are less than glowing. As mentioned in previous coverage, the Watch uses the OnePlus Health app to track steps, calories, sleep, and other various data. The Health app was previously available in India for the OnePlus Band, but in preparation for this launch, it's been given an update and rolled out internationally.
OnePlus Watch Q&A says it won't have always-on display at launch
Smooth animations, Google Fit syncing, and phone compatibility are also laid out
It's been a week since OnePlus formally announced its Watch, surprisingly running home-grown software that gives it nigh-unbelievable battery life. Today a OnePlus product manager posted a Q&A about the upcoming Watch on the company's forum, bringing some much-needed insight into the choices made for the new wearable.
The OnePlus Watch was just officially announced yesterday following a very on-brand drip-feed of leaks and teasers. At $159, it already looks like a strong value — but if you want an even stronger value, OnePlus has a voucher you can claim up until the day it launches to save 20 bucks.
The OnePlus Watch is official and it sounds too good to be true
Up to 2 weeks of battery life and all the bells and whistles for $159
We've been hearing about a OnePlus smartwatch for well over a year now, and the company even had a working prototype all the way back in 2016. Following leaks upon leaks and teaser after teaser, the company is finally ready to make the elusive product fully official. It has just released the OnePlus Watch alongside its new phone series.