OnePlus Stalls Foldable Progress with No 'Open 2' Release in 2025

OnePlus has decided not to release a new foldable smartphone, the 'Open 2,' in 2025, despite the success of its initial folding device, the OnePlus Open, which was highly praised for its hardware and software. The company cites its commitment to setting new benchmarks and challenging the status quo as its reason for skipping the release this year. However, critics argue that releasing a foldable based on the Oppo Find N5, which is significantly thinner and better constructed than previous models, would have been a step forward in the market and challenged Samsung's dominance, especially with Apple expected to enter the foldable market soon.