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OnePlus exits US and Europe as Apple sues OpenAI
TechRadar’s week in tech included OnePlus leaving the US and Europe, Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI, and Volkswagen’s feature-packed e-bike.
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TechRadar’s weekly roundup spans seven major stories, led by OnePlus' withdrawal from the US and Europe and a new Apple vs OpenAI legal fight. The list also includes a high-spec Volkswagen e-bike, a strong GoPro review, a look inside Samsung Display, the iOS 27 public beta, and a notable Windows 11 update.
The week’s biggest stories
At No. 1, TechRadar says Oppo is pulling the OnePlus brand out of the US and Europe. Existing users in those markets will still get support and software updates, but there will be no new phone launches. Oppo’s Shuang Chen said the move was deliberate, not rushed.
“It wasn’t a decision made in a rush.”
The No. 2 story was Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI. According to TechRadar, Apple alleges that trade secrets were taken via former employees, a case that could affect OpenAI’s hardware ambitions and Apple’s own software plans. TechRadar notes that ChatGPT remains embedded in Siri at the time of writing.
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At No. 3, Microsoft’s July update for Windows 11 adds new features and bug fixes, including a long-awaited way to pause updates indefinitely.
iOS 27, Samsung screens, GoPro, and Volkswagen’s e-bike
TechRadar ranked the iOS 27 public beta at No. 4, highlighting the arrival of a revamped Siri and AI-assisted photo editing tools. The publication also pointed readers to its installation guide for anyone willing to tolerate early beta bugs.
At No. 5, TechRadar toured Samsung Display’s labs, where current and next-generation panels are built and stress-tested. The company also signaled confidence about future competition in foldables, including a rumored iPhone Fold.
No. 6 was a review of GoPro’s Mission 1 Pro, which TechRadar praised for its high-resolution video recording, broad set of shooting modes, and design changes, while noting that the price remains a sticking point.
Rounding out the list at No. 7, Volkswagen unveiled its Smart eBike line with partner n+. The bikes include radar-assisted traffic monitoring, a high-definition rear-view camera, an optional smart helmet with synced turn signals, and smart glasses that show journey and navigation details in the rider’s field of view.
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