Delayed OnePlus Watch 3 launches again - but with a shocking price increase

Matthew Miller/ZDNET One of the best new Android smart watches just launched, but its price tag has already significantly increased. The OnePlus Watch 3 technically debuted in February, but a typo on the back of the watch, proclaiming it "Meda in China" (instead of "Made in China"), forced the manufacturer to push back the launch. The original launch price was $330, but -- without explanation -- the new price is $499, an increase of $170 or 50%. Also: The best Android smartwatches: Expert tested and reviewed Several media outlets assumed the price was an error, but OnePlus has confirmed its accuracy. With no reason for the increase provided by the manufacturer, the price hike is almost certainly tied to worsening US-China relations and the massive tariff increases by both countries. Those same tariffs have buyers scrambling to purchase cell phones before those prices increase too. OnePlus offers a 5% student discount, which would save you about $25, but that's the only way to low ... Read full article.