OPPO/OnePlus possibly pulling out of EU

[Orcvader]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1640290589194301440

Apparently due to patent disputes with Nokia OPPO/OnePlus may be planning to leave the EU market, with the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands first.

For context: https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/9/23297947/oppo-oneplus-halt-sales-germany-nokia-patent-lawsui

Bit of a shame, while I don't like ColorOS, hardware wise they've been pretty great... Although OP has been trailing downwards recently.

Edit: Responded to Android Authority: https://www.androidauthority.com/oppo-oneplus-europe-uk-exit-3302326/

OnePlus will not exit from Europe and the UK and maintains stable operations in local markets. OnePlus will continue to invest in Europe and provide more innovative product and solutions for its users.

 

[Orcvader]

Looks like BBK's Vivo brand has been suspended in Germany too: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_halts_sales_in_germany_over_nokia_lawsuit-news-58222.php