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Welcome to TechRadar’s latest OnePlus launch live blog. It’s the big day for the Chinese phone maker, with the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro due to be unveiled at a special event in New York, with a parallel event in London.
It’s the first time the company has released two phones at the same time, and while we’ve learned a lot about both devices through teasers and consistent leaks, there’s still plenty to get excited about.
If you want to follow along with us as the new phones are announced, we’ll be sharing our experiences of the entire day below. We’re at both the live New York and London launches for the two phones, and we’ll bring you our instant reactions and analysis as the OnePlus 7 phones are unveiled.
It’s all set to start at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 4pm BST (that’s 3am AEDT on Wednesday 15), and we’re currently covering it in real-time with a OnePlus 7 liveblog below.
OnePlus 7 launch live blog
All times in Eastern Standard Time (ET)
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11:15am: I want to say rumors confirmed, but a lot of these tidbits came from OnePlus itself. I mean, the T-Mobile CEO was touting carrying the OnePlus 7 Pro in official ads this past week. This phone isn’t a big secret.
11:14am: There’s a 6.67-inch with a QHD+ resolution that keeps a similar size to the 6T.
11:13am: The display costs 3x more than other flagships. Although Kiang says that it doesn’t want to be first just to be first, it is investing in the next breakthrough display feature: a fluid AMOLED display.
11:12am: Funny, Kiang talked up design first instead of power. This goes along with the company’s ‘Go Beyond Speed’ motto for the OnePlus 7 Pro.
11:11am: There are basically no edges on this phone, mimicking the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus look with curved edges. It looks like a serious step up from the OnePlus 6T.
11:10am: Intro the sizzle reel to introduce the OnePlus 7 Pro for the first time, at least officially.
11:10am: Bold prediction. ‘We believe it’s the best smartphone you’re going to see this year,’ states Kiang.
11:08am: T-Mobile just got a shout out. OnePlus is partnering with the US carrier once again for the OnePlus 7 in the US.
11:07am: The company slogan is ‘To share the best technology.’ It’s risen to become one of the top five smartphone brands. They still have a ways to go, according to Kiang, looking at No. 1 and No. 2 (Samsung and Apple).
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11:05am: Kyle Kiang, the OnePlus Chief Marketing Officer, has taken the stage calling this particular OnePlus launch event special.
11:03am: We have a seat at the latest OnePlus launch event and are starting up the liveblog. Things are a little behind schedule, actually, but that’s okay. We know so much about this new phone already thanks to leaks.
10:37am: We’re going into the OnePlus 7 launch event venue now, and expecting things to start on time given the worldwide launch event. Fingers crossed the Wi-Fi holds up with all of the Instagram-using OnePlus fans here.
09:35 - Pete Lau, the CEO of OnePlus, is awake - we presume showered - and practicing his lines for the launch later today. You can see his tweet about it below:
07:30 - Yawn and stretch - we really should make tracks to the office to get ready for today. We’re pretty sure there will be a couple of phones in the offing as well as probably some accessories too - so we need to make sure we’re powdered, powered and armed with all the kit needed to bring you the key updates.
While you’re waiting, don’t forget to check out everything you need to know about the new OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro - we’ve spent hours scouring the rumors to bring you only the key info. Don’t make us feel like we’re wasting our time, now…
05:50 - Good morning! It’s early, but it’s time to get prepped for a day of brand-new phones, as the OnePlus 7 launch is set to take place later today.
While last year’s OnePlus 6T launch was held at Pier 36 in New York City, this year’s event is at Pier 94.
Our TechRadar colleagues in the UK will be dropping in here as well, with coverage from the London event. Now, time for breakfast…
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[li]Tune in yourself: how to watch the OnePlus 7 live stream[/li][/ul]
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It’s the first time the company has released two phones at the same time, and while we’ve learned a lot about both devices through teasers and consistent leaks, there’s still plenty to get excited about.
If you want to follow along with us as the new phones are announced, we’ll be sharing our experiences of the entire day below. We’re at both the live New York and London launches for the two phones, and we’ll bring you our instant reactions and analysis as the OnePlus 7 phones are unveiled.
It’s all set to start at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 4pm BST (that’s 3am AEDT on Wednesday 15), and we’re currently covering it in real-time with a OnePlus 7 liveblog below.
OnePlus 7 launch live blog
All times in Eastern Standard Time (ET)
[IMG alt="XpjWV3acWABhDDcG54d2yD" width="666px" height="500px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpjWV3acWABhDDcG54d2yD.jpg[/IMG]
11:15am: I want to say rumors confirmed, but a lot of these tidbits came from OnePlus itself. I mean, the T-Mobile CEO was touting carrying the OnePlus 7 Pro in official ads this past week. This phone isn’t a big secret.
11:14am: There’s a 6.67-inch with a QHD+ resolution that keeps a similar size to the 6T.
11:13am: The display costs 3x more than other flagships. Although Kiang says that it doesn’t want to be first just to be first, it is investing in the next breakthrough display feature: a fluid AMOLED display.
11:12am: Funny, Kiang talked up design first instead of power. This goes along with the company’s ‘Go Beyond Speed’ motto for the OnePlus 7 Pro.
11:11am: There are basically no edges on this phone, mimicking the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus look with curved edges. It looks like a serious step up from the OnePlus 6T.
11:10am: Intro the sizzle reel to introduce the OnePlus 7 Pro for the first time, at least officially.
11:10am: Bold prediction. ‘We believe it’s the best smartphone you’re going to see this year,’ states Kiang.
11:08am: T-Mobile just got a shout out. OnePlus is partnering with the US carrier once again for the OnePlus 7 in the US.
11:07am: The company slogan is ‘To share the best technology.’ It’s risen to become one of the top five smartphone brands. They still have a ways to go, according to Kiang, looking at No. 1 and No. 2 (Samsung and Apple).
[IMG alt="Eju27id4xw3nJBtzCEyPzD" width="666px" height="500px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Eju27id4xw3nJBtzCEyPzD.jpg[/IMG]
11:05am: Kyle Kiang, the OnePlus Chief Marketing Officer, has taken the stage calling this particular OnePlus launch event special.
11:03am: We have a seat at the latest OnePlus launch event and are starting up the liveblog. Things are a little behind schedule, actually, but that’s okay. We know so much about this new phone already thanks to leaks.
10:37am: We’re going into the OnePlus 7 launch event venue now, and expecting things to start on time given the worldwide launch event. Fingers crossed the Wi-Fi holds up with all of the Instagram-using OnePlus fans here.
09:35 - Pete Lau, the CEO of OnePlus, is awake - we presume showered - and practicing his lines for the launch later today. You can see his tweet about it below:
07:30 - Yawn and stretch - we really should make tracks to the office to get ready for today. We’re pretty sure there will be a couple of phones in the offing as well as probably some accessories too - so we need to make sure we’re powdered, powered and armed with all the kit needed to bring you the key updates.
While you’re waiting, don’t forget to check out everything you need to know about the new OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro - we’ve spent hours scouring the rumors to bring you only the key info. Don’t make us feel like we’re wasting our time, now…
05:50 - Good morning! It’s early, but it’s time to get prepped for a day of brand-new phones, as the OnePlus 7 launch is set to take place later today.
While last year’s OnePlus 6T launch was held at Pier 36 in New York City, this year’s event is at Pier 94.
Our TechRadar colleagues in the UK will be dropping in here as well, with coverage from the London event. Now, time for breakfast…
[ul]
[li]Tune in yourself: how to watch the OnePlus 7 live stream[/li][/ul]
Continue reading…