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  • No Hope For OnePlus 13T Launch In The US

    No Hope For OnePlus 13T Launch In The US

    OnePlus faces another setback in its quest to launch a standout phone from China in the US market. The company has unveiled a compact flagship device, generating anticipation among consumers, but has officially dashed hopes for American and European fans.

    Marketing leads Celina Shi and Spenser Blank confirmed to The Verge that the OnePlus 13T will not be available in these regions. Interestingly, the device is set to launch in India under the name OnePlus 13s in the upcoming weeks.

    What makes it special?

    The OnePlus 13T marks the company's return to smaller phone designs after a decade, following the OnePlus X. While it is categorized as small by Android standards, it remains just slightly bulkier than the iPhone 16, measuring 71.7mm in width versus the iPhone's 71.6mm and 8.15mm in thickness compared to the iPhone's 7.80mm.

    OnePlus 13T in pink color.
    OnePlus

    Despite its compact size, the OnePlus 13T is packed with impressive specifications that exceed those of its competitors. It features a robust 6,260 mAh battery with 80W fast charging capability and a 6.32-inch OLED display, outshining the iPhone 15 with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1,600 nits. Additionally, it boasts a dual-camera setup of 50-megapixel lenses on the back and a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies.

    Why isn’t it coming to the US?

    Although OnePlus has not provided a detailed explanation for the OnePlus 13T's absence from US shelves, market dynamics likely influenced this decision. Recently, the company increased the price of its OnePlus Watch 3 from $330 to $500 due to tariff issues, only to revise it back down to $350 for US consumers.

    OnePlus 13T in white color.
    OnePlus

    OnePlus's budget-friendly Nord series has faced similar challenges, as most of its models are primarily sold in Asian markets, with only a select few making it to the US.

    The situation with the OnePlus 13T is disappointing but not entirely out of the ordinary. Prior to committing to the Indian market, OnePlus released a report with Counterpoint Research highlighting a significant demand for compact, high-performance smartphones.

    Furthermore, the US market's carrier-first sales approach and the popularity of established brands like Apple and Samsung create challenges for new entrants. Competing against smaller models from these giants, such as the iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy S25, proves to be a tough task for OnePlus.

    Carrier packages, trade-in offers, and steep discounts further complicate matters for newcomers like OnePlus, despite the competitiveness of their devices. It will be interesting to see if the company reassesses its strategy in the future.

  • No Major Design Refresh Expected For iPhone 17 Pro

    No Major Design Refresh Expected For iPhone 17 Pro

    For nearly five years, Apple has maintained a consistent design aesthetic in its smartphones, beginning with the iPhone 11. This year, the iPhone 17 series is set to launch, but if you’re hoping for a dramatic design overhaul, you might be disappointed unless you’re willing to invest in one of the Pro variants.

    According to a report from Bloomberg, the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a significantly different appearance compared to its predecessor in the iPhone 16 series. Alongside the anticipated iPhone 17 Air model, these two devices are being touted as the most significant redesigns we’ve seen in Apple smartphones in recent years. However, the changes will remain subtle overall.

    From the front, the display and its pill-shaped cutout for Face ID are expected to look nearly identical to those of previous models. The most substantial alterations will be found on the back, where the camera bump is likely to have a new design.

    Render of iPhone 17 Pro Max.
    A glimpse at the upcoming design for the camera bump, without any of the fancy two-tone aesthetics.
    Jon Prosser / MacRumors

    When we say “new,” we really mean larger. The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to forgo the square camera layout with rounded corners seen on the iPhone 16 Pro in favor of a camera hump that stretches across from edge to edge. If the leaked images hold true, it’s going to be quite pronounced.

    While the Bloomberg article aligns with these leaks, it also urges caution. They clarify that Apple isn’t opting for a radical two-tone design approach similar to what has been seen on Google’s Pixel 9 series smartphones. The report states, “The back of the iPhone 17 Pro will be the same color as the rest of the device, without a two-tone effect.” This illustrates Apple’s trend of making more gradual design tweaks rather than drastic changes.

    It seems Apple plans to take a more subtle, industrial approach with the enlarged camera island on the iPhone 17 Pro. This increase in size is likely due to enhancements in the internal camera hardware, which may include upgraded resolution sensors for both the front and ultrawide cameras.

    Specifically, the ultrawide camera might see its resolution upgraded from 12 megapixels to 48 megapixels on the iPhone 17 Pro. This would mean that all three rear cameras would boast the same resolution, and it may even enable support for 8K video recording.

    On the front, it’s rumored that Apple will replace the 12-megapixel selfie camera with a higher 24-megapixel sensor. Additionally, the RAM is expected to be increased from 8GB to 12GB, paired with a next-generation processor.

    As for the pricing, it remains uncertain, particularly due to recent tariffs implemented during the Trump administration, which have sparked countermeasures from China—a major hub for Apple’s manufacturing. This situation also impacts assembly locations like India and Vietnam.