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OnePlus said it will not release a follow-up to its first foldable phone, the OnePlus Open, this year. Vale G, OnePlus Open product manager, confirmed the company is "recalibrating for innovation" and pausing its foldable plans. This decision comes as OPPO prepares to launch the Find N5 in China, leading many to expect a corresponding OnePlus Open 2.
While OnePlus assures users it's not abandoning the foldable market, the company stated it wants to focus on "setting new benchmarks" and believes this pause is the "right approach." The existing OnePlus Open will continue to receive software updates and security patches. This development also raises the possibility of the Oppo Find N5 being released internationally.