OnePlus 2 release reportedly delayed by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 issues

Hoping to bring out another game changing device, OnePlus team has been creating a lot of hype for its next flagship, the OnePlus 2. It was expected to come out in Q2 of this year but apparently it is getting pushed back to the third quarter. The reason? Issues with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 810 processor. If true, this issue might even cause some problems for the upcoming flagships of other brands. The other rumoured specs of the new OnePlus device are that'll also run on 4GB of RAM and have a QHD 5.5-inch display.

Source: Ubergizmo

OnePlus One Bamboo back plate now available, starts shipping in August

OnePlus One has said their device will have a Moto X-like customizability for its handset, meaning there would be interchangeable back covers for the device. The first cover their offering is bamboo back cover, which retails for US$49 on the OnePlus Store and start shipping at the end of August. It is admittedly a bit costly and it will be sold separately from the device. This is where it differs from the Moto X, which lets you customize the phone before it is sent to you. But if you want to change up your device’s look, then best be ready to shell out money for it. The other covers that might come in the future include denim, various kinds of wood, as well as Kevlar.

Source: Ubergizmo

OnePlus One to deliver Android L ‘within three months’ of Google’s release

In case any of you have been wondering if Android’s upcoming operating system will be making its way to the OnePlus One device, wonder no more. A representative from the company posted on its forum announcing that the device will be “getting the L treatment” within three months of Google’s release of the final build. OnePlus One currently uses CyanogenMod’s 11S build, a highly modified version of Android 4.4.2 KitKat. We’d like to see how they’d treat Android’s upcoming OS.

Source: Android Central

Cyanogen starts search for female volunteers to supply voice samples

Want to be part of developing one of the latest smartphones coming out? Cyanogen Inc. wants help from female volunteers to refine the custom wake-up command of the OnePlus One. The company needs females within the 18-75 age range to supply various voice samples that would help them fine tune the wake-up feature.  Cyanogen has put up more details on their Google+ page for those interested in helping out.