In an official update, OnePlus has revealed that OnePlus 2, the upcoming flagship model from the company will employ will feature the next generation, reversible, USB Type-C connector. The company made the announcement on its official Google+ and Twitter channels. “Our second spec revealed: The OnePlus2 will be the first flagship smartphone to use the latest Type C USB. We want to lead the way in power connectivity,” the post read. Find the Tweet below
The #OnePlus2 will be the first flagship to use Type C USB. We want to lead the way in power connectivity. pic.twitter.com/lef5ylR7Rr
— OnePlus (@oneplus) June 22, 2015
Currently very few devices are using the Type-C connector. The most identifiable of the models being Apple’s new 12-inch MacBook. The OnePlus 2 will be the second most noteworthy electronic device to make use of the next generation connector.
[blockquote cite=”OnePlus” type=”left”]What’s so exciting about Type C USB? With the #OnePlus2, you’ll be future-proof[/blockquote]
The reversible USB Type-C cable can be inserted into its slot from both sides. Unlike the existing USB connectors, the Type-C connector doesn’t have just one ‘correct’ side to be inserted into the port. The new connector also allows faster charging of devices and a hi-speed data transfer of up to 10Gbps.
OnePlus recently updated its followers and potential customers about the upcoming OnePlus 2 being powered by an underclocked version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset. The company allayed the fears of the phone heating up by clarifying that due care has been taken to ensure that the new flagship is one of the coolest running cellphones. It’s notable that the 810 chipset in question has developed a reputation for heating up when pushed to the limit.
“Although there have been reports that the 810 runs warmer than its predecessors, we assure you that we have taken all the necessary precautions and beyond to prevent this from occurring in the 2. We worked very closely with Qualcomm’s engineers to integrate an improved version of the chipset (v2.1) in the OnePlus 2, and fine-tuned both hardware and software. The 2 will be cooler than ever,” OnePlus said in a blog post addressing heating concerns around the processor.
The OnePlus 2 is expected in early July 2015. The company will officially reveal a few more details about the highly anticipated smartphone in the coming days. Stay tuned for all the latest updates.
