{
  "id": 266581,
  "title": "I'm a diehard OnePlus user: Here's my plan now that the company is leaving North America",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/im-a-diehard-oneplus-user-heres-my-plan-now-that-the-company-is",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-07T12:37:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ZDNet",
    "slug": "zdnet",
    "url": "https://www.zdnet.com/article/oneplus-is-leaving-north-america-my-plan-as-a-diehard-user/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A dedicated OnePlus user reflects on the brand's decision to leave North America and Europe. The company announced this move on July 16, citing a proactive global strategy adjustment. OnePlus will no longer launch new smartphones or restock existing models in these regions, with its final smartphone being the OnePlus 15. The devices have sold out, leaving only accessories available for purchase. Amazon still has the OnePlus 15R for $699, but only eight items are left in stock. The brand will continue to provide software updates, security patches, and customer support until a device's end-of-service date. OxygenOS will be retired globally in favor of Oppo's ColorOS, set to be released soon. Despite exiting North America and Europe, OnePlus will focus on China and India, with plans to exit India in 2027. The company is developing the OnePlus 16, but carrier support may not be guaranteed. For those looking to buy a OnePlus phone now, alternatives like Nothing are recommended.",
  "summary": "OnePlus has officially ended business across North America and Europe. I explain what happens next and the best alternatives to consider.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}