# Android Just Lost A Major Player: Why OnePlus Leaving The USA Matters - SlashGear

> Android Just Lost A Major Player: Why OnePlus Leaving The USA Matters At a time when flagship smartphones from Samsung, Apple, and HTC were priced at north of $600, a new and upcoming brand decided to completely disrupt…

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- **Published:** 2026-08-12
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #apple #samsung #oneplus #snapdragon #android
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