OnePlus has officially confirmed that it is experimenting with a handheld gaming console, marking a potential expansion beyond its core smartphone business. The confirmation came from a company executive during a livestream, where an early concept sketch of the device was briefly shown. While still in its early stages, this is the first time OnePlus has publicly acknowledged the project.

Even before the recent rise in device prices in 2026 due to the shortage of memory chips, phones have steadily become more and more expensive in Malaysia. Many experts say prices may not go down until 2030, so instead of upgrading every year, perhaps you should buy 1 device that would last 4 years or more instead? Check it out here.

According to a report by 9to5Google, OnePlus could close operations in several global markets as early as April 2026. That said, what should you know about it?

It seems that a lot of brands are raising the prices for their smartphones. Rumour says that could include vivo and iQOO too. That said, what should you know about it?

In other news relating to rising phone prices, OPPO is set to increase the prices of some of its existing smartphones following a sharp rise in global memory component costs. The adjustment will take effect starting 16 March 2026, according to a notice posted on the company’s official online store.

Previously, there was a rumour of OPPO possibly shutting down OnePlus, but that turned out to be false. Today, realme has reportedly begun laying off employees in India as part of a restructuring tied to its transition back into OPPO’s organisational umbrella. Industry sources and retail contacts in major states like Gujarat, Delhi, Haryana and Punjab say that sales and field staff have been told their roles may end as early as 30 April 2026, reflecting broader cost-cutting and operational alignment between the two brands.

According to Android Headlines, OPPO might shut down OnePlus. This is since OnePlus was reabsorbed into OPPO, workforce reductions, sales plummeting, and several products allegedly being cancelled. So, what should you know about it?

Prosecutors in Taiwan have issued an arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO and co-founder Pete Lau in connection with allegations that the Chinese smartphone company engaged in illegal hiring of Taiwanese engineers. The warrant was issued by the Shilin District Prosecutors Office as part of a broader effort to curb what authorities describe as improper recruitment by China-linked tech firms.

The "Turbo" name has been used by different Android brands before. But just a few hours ago, OnePlus officially confirmed plans to launch its new Turbo series of gaming-oriented mobile devices. The announcement was made during the company’s 12th anniversary event, where senior leadership outlined OnePlus’s vision for the Turbo lineup and its role in the brand’s evolving product strategy.

2025 is the year of AI-powered smartphone UIs. More brands are integrating AI features into their devices, and OnePlus is no different. Recently, the company launched the latest version of OxygenOS - OxygenOS 16. This new version has a heavier focus on AI, while promising a smoother user experience.