Can OnePlus still be trusted?

[AndroidPIT]  Hey {NAME}, OnePlus has built up a devoted following by offering flagship-level specifications at more affordable prices, but after a series of missteps, it looks like it is on the brink of losing the goodwill of its users. We take a critical look at what has been going on with the Chinese brand, and whether it can win back the confidence of its community. Nicholas Montegriffo, Editor What you really need to know ~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0SeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vY2FuLXdlLXRydXN0LW9uZXBsdXM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT13ZWVrbHktbmV3c2xldHRlcnMmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAxODAxMTdfd24mYXBfdXVpZD1JWGdhSEhYWURmRjBDRmx5Q21FVWMycVZScGMlM0RXA3NwY1gEAAAAAEIKAAb-Ol9aj9DlIA~~ [Why OnePlus needs to win back user trust](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0SeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vY2FuLXdlLXRydXN0LW9uZXBsdXM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT13ZWVrbHktbmV3c2xldHRlcnMmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAxODAxMTdfd24mYXBfdXVpZD1JWGdhSEhYWURmRjBDRmx5Q21FVWMycVZScGMlM0RXA3NwY1gEAAAAAEIKAAb-Ol9aj9DlIA~~) [Even as OnePlus enjoys record sales, it faces public outcry over data harvesting, broken promises, and misleading communication. Here’s how OnePlus is squandering the trust of its community, and how it can win people back.](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0SeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vY2FuLXdlLXRydXN0LW9uZXBsdXM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT13ZWVrbHktbmV3c2xldHRlcnMmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAxODAxMTdfd24mYXBfdXVpZD1JWGdhSEhYWURmRjBDRmx5Q21FVWMycVZScGMlM0RXA3NwY1gEAAAAAEIKAAb-Ol9aj9DlIA~~) [Read this story](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0SeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vY2FuLXdlLXRydXN0LW9uZXBsdXM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT13ZWVrbHktbmV3c2xldHRlcnMmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAxODAxMTdfd24mYXBfdXVpZD1JWGdhSEhYWURmRjBDRmx5Q21FVWMycVZScGMlM0RXA3NwY1gEAAAAAEIKAAb-Ol9aj9DlIA~~) Highlights of the week ~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0SkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vZ29vZ2xlLXBpeGVsLTMtbm8tc3BlYWtlcnM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT13ZWVrbHktbmV3c2xldHRlcnMmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAxODAxMTdfd24mYXBfdXVpZD1JWGdhSEhYWURmRjBDRmx5Q21FVWMycVZScGMlM0RXA3NwY1gEAAAAAEIKAAb-Ol9aj9DlIA~~ [The Pixel 3 might not need speakers at all](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0SkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vZ29vZ2xlLXBpeGVsLTMtbm8tc3BlYWtlcnM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT13ZWVrbHktbmV3c2xldHRlcnMmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAxODAxMTdfd24mYXBfdXVpZD1JWGdhSEhYWURmRjBDRmx5Q21FVWMycVZScGMlM0RXA3NwY1gEAAAAAEIKAAb-Ol9aj9DlIA~~) [Google quietly bought Redux, a startup which could make smartphone speakers obsolete with a display that directly produces sound. Read on to find out what this could mean for future devices.](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0SkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vZ29vZ2xlLXBpeGVsLTMtbm8tc3BlYWtlcnM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT13ZWVrbHktbmV3c2xldHRlcnMmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAxODAxMTdfd24mYXBfdXVpZD1JWGdhSEhYWURmRjBDRmx5Q21FVWMycVZScGMlM0RXA3NwY1gEAAAAAEIKAAb-Ol9aj9DlIA~~) [All the details](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0SkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vZ29vZ2xlLXBpeGVsLTMtbm8tc3BlYWtlcnM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT13ZWVrbHktbmV3c2xldHRlcnMmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAxODAxMTdfd24mYXBfdXVpZD1JWGdhSEhYWURmRjBDRmx5Q21FVWMycVZScGMlM0RXA3NwY1gEAAAAAEIKAAb-Ol9aj9DlIA~~) ~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0THaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vbGctaXMtcGxhbm5pbmctbG9uZ2VyLXJlbGVhc2UtY3ljbGVzLWFuZC10aGF0LWlzLWEtZ29vZC10aGluZz91dG1fc291cmNlPXdlZWtseS1uZXdzbGV0dGVycyZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj0yMDE4MDExN193biZhcF91dWlkPUlYZ2FISFhZRGZGMENGbHlDbUVVYzJxVlJwYyUzRFcDc3BjWAQAAAAAQgoABv46X1qP0OUg [Why we should applaud LG’s plan for longer release cycles](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0THaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vbGctaXMtcGxhbm5pbmctbG9uZ2VyLXJlbGVhc2UtY3ljbGVzLWFuZC10aGF0LWlzLWEtZ29vZC10aGluZz91dG1fc291cmNlPXdlZWtseS1uZXdzbGV0dGVycyZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj0yMDE4MDExN193biZhcF91dWlkPUlYZ2FISFhZRGZGMENGbHlDbUVVYzJxVlJwYyUzRFcDc3BjWAQAAAAAQgoABv46X1qP0OUg) [LSo LG does not want to replace its smartphones with new models every year. But what looks like a sign of desperation could actually be a brilliant strategy. Here’s why I think we should praise LG’s decision.](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0THaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vbGctaXMtcGxhbm5pbmctbG9uZ2VyLXJlbGVhc2UtY3ljbGVzLWFuZC10aGF0LWlzLWEtZ29vZC10aGluZz91dG1fc291cmNlPXdlZWtseS1uZXdzbGV0dGVycyZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj0yMDE4MDExN193biZhcF91dWlkPUlYZ2FISFhZRGZGMENGbHlDbUVVYzJxVlJwYyUzRFcDc3BjWAQAAAAAQgoABv46X1qP0OUg) [Why we should support LG](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0THaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vbGctaXMtcGxhbm5pbmctbG9uZ2VyLXJlbGVhc2UtY3ljbGVzLWFuZC10aGF0LWlzLWEtZ29vZC10aGluZz91dG1fc291cmNlPXdlZWtseS1uZXdzbGV0dGVycyZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj0yMDE4MDExN193biZhcF91dWlkPUlYZ2FISFhZRGZGMENGbHlDbUVVYzJxVlJwYyUzRFcDc3BjWAQAAAAAQgoABv46X1qP0OUg) ~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0S5aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vaW1wcm92ZS10aGUtc291bmQtYW5kLXZvbHVtZS1xdWFsaXR5LW9uLWFuZHJvaWQ_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT13ZWVrbHktbmV3c2xldHRlcnMmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAxODAxMTdfd24mYXBfdXVpZD1JWGdhSEhYWURmRjBDRmx5Q21FVWMycVZScGMlM0RXA3NwY1gEAAAAAEIKAAb-Ol9aj9DlIA~~ [How to improve sound quality and increase volume on Android](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0S5aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vaW1wcm92ZS10aGUtc291bmQtYW5kLXZvbHVtZS1xdWFsaXR5LW9uLWFuZHJvaWQ_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT13ZWVrbHktbmV3c2xldHRlcnMmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAxODAxMTdfd24mYXBfdXVpZD1JWGdhSEhYWURmRjBDRmx5Q21FVWMycVZScGMlM0RXA3NwY1gEAAAAAEIKAAb-Ol9aj9DlIA~~) [Let’s face it: smartphones are often underwhelming when it comes to speaker quality or volume. But you don’t have to settle for that. Check out our tips for apps, hardware and some science know-how to enjoy a louder, richer sound from your device!](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0S5aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vaW1wcm92ZS10aGUtc291bmQtYW5kLXZvbHVtZS1xdWFsaXR5LW9uLWFuZHJvaWQ_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT13ZWVrbHktbmV3c2xldHRlcnMmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAxODAxMTdfd24mYXBfdXVpZD1JWGdhSEhYWURmRjBDRmx5Q21FVWMycVZScGMlM0RXA3NwY1gEAAAAAEIKAAb-Ol9aj9DlIA~~) [Let's see those tips!](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0S5aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vaW1wcm92ZS10aGUtc291bmQtYW5kLXZvbHVtZS1xdWFsaXR5LW9uLWFuZHJvaWQ_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT13ZWVrbHktbmV3c2xldHRlcnMmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAxODAxMTdfd24mYXBfdXVpZD1JWGdhSEhYWURmRjBDRmx5Q21FVWMycVZScGMlM0RXA3NwY1gEAAAAAEIKAAb-Ol9aj9DlIA~~) ~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0S7aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vY2hyb21lLWluY29nbml0by1tb2RlLW5vdC1hcy1wcml2YXRlLWFzLXlvdS10aGluaz91dG1fc291cmNlPXdlZWtseS1uZXdzbGV0dGVycyZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj0yMDE4MDExN193biZhcF91dWlkPUlYZ2FISFhZRGZGMENGbHlDbUVVYzJxVlJwYyUzRFcDc3BjWAQAAAAAQgoABv46X1qP0OUg [Chrome's incognito mode isn't as private as you might think](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0S7aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vY2hyb21lLWluY29nbml0by1tb2RlLW5vdC1hcy1wcml2YXRlLWFzLXlvdS10aGluaz91dG1fc291cmNlPXdlZWtseS1uZXdzbGV0dGVycyZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj0yMDE4MDExN193biZhcF91dWlkPUlYZ2FISFhZRGZGMENGbHlDbUVVYzJxVlJwYyUzRFcDc3BjWAQAAAAAQgoABv46X1qP0OUg) [Google Chrome's incognito mode is a popular tool to surf the web without leaving a record. However, it seems that on the mobile browser, this method is not so discreet after all. We explain how someone could access your private browsing history.](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0S7aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vY2hyb21lLWluY29nbml0by1tb2RlLW5vdC1hcy1wcml2YXRlLWFzLXlvdS10aGluaz91dG1fc291cmNlPXdlZWtseS1uZXdzbGV0dGVycyZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj0yMDE4MDExN193biZhcF91dWlkPUlYZ2FISFhZRGZGMENGbHlDbUVVYzJxVlJwYyUzRFcDc3BjWAQAAAAAQgoABv46X1qP0OUg) [Find out incognito mode's weakness](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0S7aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5kcm9pZHBpdC5jb20vY2hyb21lLWluY29nbml0by1tb2RlLW5vdC1hcy1wcml2YXRlLWFzLXlvdS10aGluaz91dG1fc291cmNlPXdlZWtseS1uZXdzbGV0dGVycyZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj0yMDE4MDExN193biZhcF91dWlkPUlYZ2FISFhZRGZGMENGbHlDbUVVYzJxVlJwYyUzRFcDc3BjWAQAAAAAQgoABv46X1qP0OUg) ~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0QgaHR0cDovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tL0FuZHJvaWRQSVRjb21XA3NwY1gEAAAAAEIKAAb-Ol9aj9DlIA~~ ~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0Q8aHR0cDovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS91c2VyL0FuZHJvaWRQSVRjb20_c3ViX2NvbmZpcm1hdGlvbj0xVwNzcGNYBAAAAABCCgAG_jpfWo_Q5SA~ [​​](~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0QnaHR0cDovL3d3dy5mYWNlYm9vay5jb20vd2VhcmVhbmRyb2lkcGl0VwNzcGNYBAAAAABCCgAG_jpfWo_Q5SA~) ~/AABFLwA~/RgRcQb_sP0QlaHR0cHM6Ly9wbHVzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20vK0FuZHJvaWRwaXRVU1cDc3BjWAQAAAAAQgoABv46X1qP0OUg You no longer wish to receive our weekly newsletters? 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