The Fate of OnePlus with Nick Sutrich
Summary
Host Will Saddleberg and guest Nick Sutrick discuss OnePlus’s potential decline, citing market exits in Europe and struggles in North America due to lost brand identity and carrier issues. They reflect on the brand’s enthusiast roots versus its current state as an Oppo subsidiary, debating the value of fast charging and software updates. The conversation also touches on the broader shift of smartphones from moddable toys to essential, stable appliances.
Topics discussed
Intro and NordVPN sponsorship
OnePlus business struggles and market exit rumors
Host's history with OnePlus and brand identity loss
Review of OnePlus 12, 13, and fast charging benefits
Oppo consolidation and the future of OnePlus in NA
Software update expectations and consumer apathy
Decline of custom ROMs and enthusiast culture
OnePlus Open Canvas multitasking vs competitors
Market stagnation and hardware cost increases
Outro and upcoming episodes
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