ONEPLUS Pad 2 and ONEPLUS Watch 3 Won’t Arrive Until Next Year

ONEPLUS has just announced that two of its upcoming premium devices will not arrive until next year. The delay COVID-19 has had on businesses is being felt as we look ahead to Q4 2023. In an interview with The Verge, CEO Pete Lau revealed that the ONEPLUS Pad 2 and the ONEPLUS Watch 3 will both be delayed until next year. The announcement left ONEPLUS fans wondering what 2023 has in store for them.

At the forefront of innovation in high-tech gadgets, where buzz builds over the release of the next iPad or Android smartphone, ONEPLUS is a name on the tongue of aficionados and tech fans everywhere. ONEPLUS burst on the scene in 2014 with their first smartphone – the ONEPLUS One – and has since become known for their sleek, sturdy, high-performance smartphones. In 2015, the company made its foray into the world of wearable tech with their first smartwatch. Now, this revolutionary Chinese tech company is being forced to slow down. News emerged on 4 May that there would be no ONEPLUS Pad 2 and that the ONEPLUS Watch 3 would be delayed for an indefinite period. This article delves into what it means for customers and for the industry.

A Closer Look at the ONEPLUS Pad 2: What's on the Horizon?

It sits in the competitive Android tablet space, competing by having one of the coolest tablets around, and a definite set of features that put it forward on the performance charts. So, of course the successor to the ONEPLUS Pad would be an exciting phone to look forward to. And boy, did ONEPLUS stir up a buzz in the tech media. The rumours had it all, and if they’re to be believed, the ONEPLUS Pad 2 will be an absolute powerhouse. If all the whispers in the tech community, including a post by Digital Chat Station on the popular Chinese messaging app, Weibo, is to be believed, things aren’t looking too bright for fans of the non-Apple tablet space.

Enhancements and Expectations: Snapdragon Powers Up the ONEPLUS Pad 2

However, one of the most pronounced upgrades the ONEPLUS Pad 2 gets over its predecessor is the move to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip (from the MediaTek heart in the original). It means the new one promises speed without batterylife or temperature issues ­– just what purpose it is supposed to serve, if it was to be designed as a ONEPLUS product. Making those kind of refinements would make the ONEPLUS Pad 2 better than the best Android tablet out there, but also much more expensive than its predecessor – and maybe better than the iPad too.

The ONEPLUS Watch 3: Timing Is Everything

In line with the story of the ancient tablet, the latest delay in the product’s release is the same backstory for thrill-seekers of ONEPLUS’ wearable offerings. The ONEPLUS Watch 2 … was both a timepiece and a ‘stunner’ … a product that could be counted on to ‘Take Care of Business.’ And yet, the news that the ONEPLUS Watch 3, their follow-up product, might retain the Snapdragen W5 chip has left everyone scratching their heads and wondering what new features can possibly be built on top of it.

The Underlying Causes: A Ripple Effect in Tech Launches

Tech launches are always subject to delays, for all sorts of reasons – supply chain issues among them, as well as last-minute filtering by strategic decision makers. The exact reasons for the ONEPLUS Pad 2 and ONEPLUS Watch 3 delays aren’t at all clear, nor is the extent to which it affects other products launching around the same time – ONEPLUS’s ONEPLUS Buds 3 are also delayed, along with last year’s Oppo Buds (mini) rebranded with the same name and the only significant difference between them is the new green colour. If you’re confused – welcome to the world of tech.

The Future Awaits: What's Next for ONEPLUS?

However, these delays haven’t made ONEPLUS products any less exciting. Signifying ONEPLUS’ commitment to pushing itself on performance and usability, the upgrade of a Snapdragon chip in the ONEPLUS Pad 2 is a definite step into the right direction. Evolution of the ONEPLUS Watch series indicates ONEPLUS’ desire to improve a winning formula Regardless of its premium Master Series or Bullets Master Series lines – or the long-awaited arrival of the ONEPLUS Watch 2 – its loyal fans and tech enthusiasts across the globe will be more than happy to wait for these next-gen products.

Understanding ONEPLUS: A Trailblazer in the Tech Industry

Combining a core philosophy of using its economies of scale to offer powerful tech goods at a rock-bottom price, ONEPLUS has quickly emerged as a force to be reckoned with within the tech arena. Known not only for its award-winning smartphones that seamlessly fuse high aesthetics with premium performance, but also for their bold forays into the world of wearables and tablets, ONEPLUS continues to explore new territory with each passing year while at the same time maintaining its original focus.

Overall, although the ONEPLUS Pad 2 and ONEPLUS Watch 3 launches have been delayed, this might, in some way, dampen the enthusiasm for the moment, but also the intrigue about what will be a defining line in the sand for ONEPLUS in the technology world. We hope to learn more soon on the next launch schedules.