Welcome to another episode of the Tech Preacher Podcast—because listen man, it kind of sadden me to even have this conversation. In this video I’m talking about the reports saying OnePlus is reportedly shutting down operations in major global markets like the US, UK, and Europe. And the reason this one hits different is simple: one of my daily drivers right now is the OnePlus 12, and I’ve reviewed pretty much every OnePlus device on this channel. I love what OnePlus brought to the game—speed, beautiful displays, solid cameras, and that “flagship killer” energy that made tech enthusiasts pay attention. I break down why this might be happening: the US market is dominated by Apple and Samsung, carrier visibility matters, and tech enthusiasts like us are a small percentage compared to the mass market. I also address the camera narrative—when big creators say “the cameras are good, but…,” that “but” kills perception, even though I’ve proven on my channel you can get great shots if you know how to shoot. I’m not ready to do a funeral video yet—I want more data, and I’m still rocking my OnePlus 12. But if the layoffs and transitions to OPPO/Realme are real, the writing might be on the wall, and I want to hear what y’all think is next.