OnePlus 9 update brings improved camera performance, 'Hasselblad Xpan' setting

When OnePlus launched the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, the initial focus of its partnership with camera maker Hasselblad was in the software. So, while we wait for what the custom camera hardware will look like, we get updates like this new one that brings the Hasselblad look and feel to the stock camera apps on these phones. 

Both devices are getting an Xpan Mode that replicates the look of Hasselblad's Xpan film cameras. It will include an aspect ratio of 65:21 and a very wide mode with two focal lengths (30mm and 45mm). When you preview a shot, there are frame lines you'll see through the lens of an XPan camera. And when you take a picture, there will be an animation of negative film developing. The update also brings two film simulation effects—color and black and white. Hasselblad is working on the latter with OnePlus.

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OxygenOS 12.2.8.8 update brings July security patch, Bitmoji AOD to OnePlus 9 series

OnePlus has begun rolling out the newest update for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. OxygenOS 12.2.8.8 brings features like the July 2021 security patch. The update also brings Bitmoji avatars to the Always-On Display, with your onscreen character changing its stance depending on your location, the weather, and other things.

This update also brings the OnePlus Store to more users. This pre-installed app allows you to get device support, access to the OnePlus online store, and member-only benefits and discounts. The update has rolled out to my OnePlus 9, so you can expect it to come to your OnePlus 9 or 9 Pro in the coming days.

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What you need to know about the OnePlus 9 series

Updated on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 9:45PM by Nicole Batac

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OnePlus has officially unveiled the new OnePlus 9 series, which will arrive in North America on April 2. Pre-orders are kicking off on March 26 through OnePlus.com. There are models you can choose from: the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. We have pricing and all the essential details you'll need to know under the cut.

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OnePlus event announcement for Mar. 8 teases 'moonshot' photo

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OnePlus is all set to announce its new flagship next week on March 8. Expected to be called the OnePlus 9 series, the teaser site features a photo of the moon and the words "Something new is on the horizon." 

The Verge mentioned the picture looks quite similar to the famous Earthrise photograph of the Apollo 8 mission, which was shot with a Hasselblad camera. The significance of that is that OnePlus is reportedly working with the 180-year-old Swedish camera maker for its upcoming phones.

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