Anand Joshi

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[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

It’s official: OnePlus has confirmed it is completely 😳shutting down operations and halting all future smartphone launches in North America and Europe.

With their exit, choice in the 🥲Western Android market has hit an all-time low. Western consumers are effectively trapped in a rigid duopoly where you either buy a Samsung Galaxy or a Google Pixel if you want a reliable flagship phone.

But look at what OnePlus gave us over all these years: they single-handedly invented the "Flagship Killer" category, proved that premium hardware didn't need a $1,000 price tag, and built a legendary, cult-like enthusiast community driven by the iconic "Never Settle" spirit.

Most of all, tech enthusiasts will remember how OnePlus completely revolutionized the 🙌display game they were the ones who forced the entire smartphone industry to wake up and adopt high-refresh-rate 90Hz and 120Hz screens, transforming mobile fluidity forever.

The analytical proof behind this exit isn’t a sudden collapse but a years-long structural squeeze in shipment volumes💀.

Here is the raw historical data on how OnePlus peaked and fell in the Western markets:

📊 The US Market Squeeze (Annual Shipments via Carriers)

⭐ 2019 (The Peak): ~1,000,000 units shipped (Backed by T-Mobile)
⭐ 2023 (The Drop): T-Mobile drops partnership; carrier retail network hits 0%
⭐ 2025 (The End): ~130,000 units shipped

📊 The Global Realignment (Where their phones actually go now)

⭐ China Market Share: Has skyrocketed to 74% of their total global business
⭐ India Market Share: Makes up 19% of their business ⭐ US & Europe Market Share: Collapsed to a combined total of less than 7% The math made it impossible to stay.

Ultimately, the math made it impossible to stay. Converting niche online enthusiast influence into stable, mainstream carrier retail scale proved incredibly difficult in the West, leaving the brand highly vulnerable to the ongoing global smartphone market slowdown.

An era has officially ended. If you are an Android fan in the West, where are you taking your loyalty next ? Is Nothing the only hope left ? Let’s talk in the replies.

#OnePlus

[jianoliu @jianoliu]

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[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

Can anyone explain why they need access to my wallet data now ?

[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

I've had the privilege of working closely with the @OnePlus_USA team over the year, and they truly have the strongest team and community in North America. 🇺🇸

Knowing the incredible people behind these devices makes this news hit even harder. A tough pill to swallow 😭

#OnePlus

[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

I've had the privilege of working closely with the @OnePlus_USA team over the year, and they truly have the strongest team and community in North America. 🇺🇸

Knowing the incredible people behind these devices makes this news hit even harder. A tough pill to swallow 😭

#OnePlus

[Marques Brownlee @MKBHD]

Yes, I've been daily driving OnePlus 15 since it came out. OnePlus might have the most phones in my personal phones of the past decade? And it looks like this will be my last one.

OnePlus announced they will officially no longer launch new products in North America or Europe. Software support will continue, but OxygenOS on these phones will turn into ColorOS. RIP

(my video on the downfall of OnePlus has aged well) https://t.co/bZq6WjoKwf

[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

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[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

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[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

@BasicAppleGuy Love it, man ! 😊😍

[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

Why can't we just have a separate app for "Marketplace" instead of downloading whole Facebook and its meta services.... 😒😒

[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

We're ready for some more transparency 🙀

[Greg Joswiak @gregjoz]

All systems glow for a great #WWDC26 next week!

Tune in June 8 at 10 am PT.

[Greg Joswiak @gregjoz]

All systems glow for a great #WWDC26 next week!

Tune in June 8 at 10 am PT.

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[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

New Ferrari All Electric color is inspired by @Nissan kicks 2026 😅

[Polymarket @Polymarket]

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[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

@ASUS Where are you @ZacksJerryRig ?

[OnePlus India @OnePlus_IN]

Read at your own risk.
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[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

Congratulations in advance to those who are updating.... you may lose 5-10% of battery health... I mean those who know 😅

[Andrew Clare @andrewjclare]

iOS 26.5 is officially here!

[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

@UltraLinx I think this is, how they might do @UltraLinx ! 😅

[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

Canadians really impress me! They genuinely try to pronounce my name and understand my perspective. Let's ignore the negativity out there. So much kindness! 😊

[Anand Joshi @anandjoshi]

I meet many Canadians born in the 70s & 80s who are overwhelmingly friendly and welcoming, whether you speak French or English. They’re emotionally intelligent, genuinely understanding, and often try speaking your language instead of showing negativity toward newcomers 🙌