OnePlus: The Complete Story, From Flagship Killer to OPPO Sub-Brand
The complete OnePlus story: from the coffee table conversation in Shenzhen in 2013 to the Realme merger in 2026. Every product, every corporate betrayal,…
OPPO smartphones and ColorOS: camera-focused Android devices and software innovations.
The complete OnePlus story: from the coffee table conversation in Shenzhen in 2013 to the Realme merger in 2026. Every product, every corporate betrayal,…
The complete OPPO story: from DVD players in Silicon Valley in 2006 to running the BBK empire that owns OnePlus and Realme in 2026.…
The prospects for OnePlus recovering its brand strength appear bleak, requiring independent OxygenOS, a streamlined product lineup, and a distinct community presence. Current conditions…
Introducing M1k.tech as a personal blog focusing on honest, hands-on tech reviews, insights from their investment career, and unique perspectives as a French expat…
In June 2026, OnePlus's struggles reflect the complexities of the BBK conglomerate, which has undergone significant restructuring. The consolidation with Realme threatens OnePlus's unique…
On April 30, 2026, OPPO announced the integration of OnePlus and Realme into a unified product center, led by Pete Lau. This consolidation optimizes…
On April 30, 2026, OPPO announced the integration of OnePlus and Realme into a unified product center to streamline operations while maintaining separate brand…
In June 2026, OPPO ranks fourth globally in smartphone shipments, shaping the Android ecosystem significantly through innovations like VOOC charging. While absent in the…
The article critiques OPPO's proprietary SuperVOOC charging technology, which diverges from universal USB standards and locks consumers into a specific ecosystem. While the industry…
OnePlus is undergoing significant restructuring, with layoffs in its India R&D team and a shift towards an online-first model, closing over 150 retail stores.…
OnePlus confirmed no Open 2 foldable in 2025. The $1,700 book-style category is now empty. Motorola should fill the gap Samsung left wide open.
Softonic quoted my tweet about the OnePlus Open 2 cancellation to support a 'Samsung wins' narrative. My actual analysis reaches the opposite conclusion, and…
OnePlus kills the Open 2, and the real story is the OPPO group consolidation, the BBK empire's collapse, and why Motorola, not Samsung, is…
November 2024. OPPO's 20th anniversary: 104 million smartphones shipped, 8.5% global market share, fourth place worldwide. The Find X8 series drops Hasselblad, adds Telefónica's…
2023. The Nokia patent war ends in settlement. OPPO returns to Europe. The Find N2 Flip takes 15% of China's foldable market. The Find…