Invites are not necessary on Black Friday. Photo: OnePlus

The OnePlus 2 and the OnePlus X are now on general sale for the next four days to celebrate Black Friday. That means you can go and order both devices without an invite — and pick up some official accessories with 10 percent off.

The OnePlus USB-C cable doesn’t meet the latest standards. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

OnePlus has asked fans to stop using its official USB-C cable with third-party devices.

The cable doesn’t properly conform to version 1.1 of the USB Type-C standard, and using it with anything but the OnePlus 2 could result in damage to your power source.

Help HTC build better devices. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.

In an effort to keep its biggest fans on its side, HTC is inviting them to provide their feedback on upcoming products before they hit the market.

With the HTC Preview program, the Taiwanese company will give “exclusive members” the opportunity to take a sneak peek at future devices and software updates — then provide their thoughts and ideas.

Is TouchWiz set for another overhaul? Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Google has teamed up with Samsung to help fix its TouchWiz software, according to a new report. The South Korean company has made significant improvements with its latest lineup of devices, but there’s still plenty of room for optimization.

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