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OnePlus is set to launch the OnePlus Pad Pro in China, which may come to the US as the OnePlus Pad 2, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The tablet will include a new keyboard cover and stylus pen but will retain an LCD screen. Additionally, OnePlus is launching a new variant of the OnePlus Watch 2 in China.
The OnePlus Watch 2, a marked improvement over its predecessor, boasts a dual chip and dual OS structure, Wear OS 4, and impressive battery life of up to 100 hours in smart mode. With upgraded build quality, improved health and activity tracking, and dual-frequency GPS, it competes well in the smartwatch market at $300. However, it lacks customization options for the shortcut button, cellular capability, and smaller size options, making it less versatile for some users.
The OnePlus Pad Go, a mid-range Android tablet, is set to go on sale in Europe from April 23, after initially being launched in India. It features an 11.35-inch LCD panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate, runs on Android 13 with OxygenOS 13.2, and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. The tablet is available for pre-order at OnePlus.com with a £1 deposit, and it is expected to compete with Samsung's low-end Tab A-series Android tablets. Additionally, an exclusive "lifestyle" version of the OnePlus Watch 2 is also set to launch in Europe, likely in a new "Nordic Blue" color variant.
The OnePlus Watch 2 now supports Wear OS' data transfer feature, allowing users to switch phones without resetting the smartwatch. The update, part of Wear OS 4, introduces a "Migrate data" option in the settings menu, enabling a quick and easy process for transferring the watch to a new device using a QR code pairing method. Additionally, the update includes the ability to toggle Raise to Wake and media auto launch from the phone. The OnePlus Watch 2 is currently priced at $299.
OnePlus has released the OnePlus Watch 2, aiming to compete with Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 in the smartwatch market. The OnePlus Watch 2 features a stylish design, long battery life, and smooth performance, but falls short in health and fitness tracking accuracy and software quirks. On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch 6 offers more accurate health features, a polished user experience, and a wide range of health and fitness tools. Both smartwatches are priced at $300, with the OnePlus Watch 2 available for purchase on Amazon and the OnePlus website, while the Galaxy Watch 6 is widely available at major retailers.
The OnePlus Watch 2 impresses with its exceptional build quality, innovative dual-OS feature, and long battery life, but is hindered by Google's stagnant approach to Wear OS. The lack of standardized fitness tracking, limited app quality, and slow updates contribute to the smartwatch's shortcomings, despite its hardware excellence. While recent Wear OS announcements show signs of improvement, significant changes are still needed to make Wear OS a strong competitor to the Apple Watch.
The new OnePlus Watch 2 has received its first discount, now available for $249.99, down from its usual $300 price tag, offering features such as 100 hours of battery life, Google’s Wear OS 4 platform, a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip, and 5ATM water resistance. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Bespoke collection is also on sale, with discounts starting from $240.
After testing the OnePlus Watch 2 and Google Pixel Watch 2 during a week-long trip to Barcelona, Spain, the reviewer found that while the OnePlus Watch 2 excelled in battery life and app usability due to its larger display, the Google Pixel Watch 2 outperformed in health tracking accuracy and app support. The OnePlus Watch 2's step counting and health tracking were consistently 10-15% lower than the Pixel Watch 2, and its battery lasted significantly longer. However, the Pixel Watch 2's Fitbit app provided more accurate health data and better support for health tracking, making it the preferred choice for those prioritizing fitness features in a smartwatch.
The Mobile World Congress 2024 showcased innovative tech products including the OnePlus Watch 2 with dual operating systems, the Tecno Pocket Go wearable gaming device, the environmentally friendly Honor Magic 6 Pro with a silicon carbon battery, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra flagship smartphone with a focus on camera technology, and the HMD Fusion modular phone concept. Additionally, Motorola presented the Adaptive Display Concept, a bendable smartphone that can be worn on the wrist.
The author took a trip to Europe without the charger for the OnePlus Watch 2, testing its battery life. Despite forgetting the charger, the watch lasted about 83 hours, with nearly half of that in a limited power-saving mode. The dual-OS strategy allowed the watch to remain functional for an extended period, showcasing impressive endurance. The author noted a 30% battery drop during a flight but concluded that the OnePlus Watch 2's battery life outperformed other smartwatches in a similar situation. The watch is launching for $299, and a full review is forthcoming.
Google has introduced a new hybrid interface for Wear OS, which offloads tasks to a low-power co-processor, resulting in improved battery life. The new OnePlus Watch 2 utilizes this interface with a dual-chipset architecture, providing over two days of battery life even with heavy use. This approach allows for intelligent switching between processors, preserving battery life by suspending the main processor when not needed and offloading tasks to the co-processor. These changes aim to create a more battery-efficient smartwatch experience without requiring app developers to deviate from recommended practices.
MWC 2024 in Barcelona showcases new mobile tech, including the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 laptops available for preorder with discounts and trade-in credits, the OnePlus Watch 2 with a long battery life and preorder discounts, the AI wearable device from Humane available for $699 with a free 3-month subscription offer, and the Honor Magic 6 Pro, praised for its features, set to be available in the UK for £1,100.
The new OnePlus Watch 2 features a "Wear OS hybrid interface" that utilizes two sets of CPUs and OSes to achieve a claimed battery life of up to 100 hours. This innovative approach involves a low-power set for the always-on display and a second set for screen-on touch usage. The watch runs a real-time operating system (RTOS) in its "efficiency" mode, allowing it to switch between the efficient OS/chipset combo and Wear OS seamlessly. The device also boasts a Snapdragon W5 SoC, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a 500 mAh battery with 7.5 W quick charging. The OnePlus Watch 2 is set to release in the US and Canada on March 4 for $299.99.
The upcoming OnePlus Watch 2, powered by Wear OS 4, is expected to offer significantly extended battery life of up to 100 hours of regular use, thanks to the new Wear OS hybrid interface. This interface intelligently switches between chips to optimize power usage, allowing for seamless transitions between power modes and reducing the need to activate the high-performance application processor (AP). Additionally, app developers are encouraged to use existing Wear OS APIs to benefit from power savings and optimizations, and Google's acquisition of KoruLab is expected to further enhance energy efficiency in future Wear OS devices.
The OnePlus Watch 2 has been officially launched as the brand’s first Wear OS smartwatch, featuring a secondary operating system to extend battery life to 100 hours. It runs Wear OS for apps and watchfaces, and a RTOS powered by a secondary chipset for lightweight tasks, seamlessly switching between the two. The watch also boasts a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, 32GB of storage, 2GB of RAM, and 5ATM water resistance, with pricing starting at $299 and orders now open.