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Global technology brand OnePlus today unveiled OxygenOS 16, a powerful update that sets new standards for smartphone intelligence and performance.
Built on the “Intelligently Yours” philosophy, this major release represents OnePlus’s most significant software advancement, seamlessly blending cutting-edge AI capabilities with the brand’s signature fast and smooth experience.
“OxygenOS 16 marks a paradigm shift in how smartphones interact with users,” said Arthur Lam, Director of OxygenOS and AI Strategy at OnePlus. “Our ‘Intelligently Yours’ philosophy represents our commitment to creating technology that doesn’t just respond to commands, but truly understands and adapts to each individual user. By combining groundbreaking AI with our industry-leading performance, we’re delivering an experience that is both profoundly personal and incredibly powerful.”
OnePlus AI: Personalised and Designed to Integrate your Life
Plus Mind
OxygenOS 16 unveils OnePlus’s most advanced and intuitive AI suite yet, tailored to adapt to user behavior for a truly personalised experience.
The heart of the software is Plus Mind, a personal intelligence that intuitively recognises on-screen content and organises it in Mind Space, a unified hub for all your captured data.
With the Plus Key or a swift three-finger swipe-up, users can configure Plus Mind as a shortcut. The Plus key can also be set as default for other key functions like screenshots, flashlight, camera, voice recording, Do Not Disturb mode, and seamless switching between ring, vibrate, or silent modes.
Moreover, Plus Mind can understand the context of saved content: for instance, it can automatically extract the date and time from a captured event poster and prompt the user to add it to their calendar. It also supports long screenshot capture, preserving entire content in-depth and organising it efficiently within your Mind Space.
Take Action with Google Gemini
In OxygenOS 16, which is based on the latest version of Android™, Google Gemini can now connect with Mind Space to pull information and help you take action – all in a single prompt. This breakthrough technology enables users to get personalised results and insights based on the user’s own data stored within Mind Space, offering a new level of intelligent, context-aware assistance and doing more for you than ever before.
For instance, you can ask questions like, “Based on my interior design content from Mind Space, help me draft a home decor plan” and Gemini will curate a detailed plan from the saved content on your Mind Space to give you a personalised answer. By combining personal context from Mind Space with the AI power of Google Gemini, you can turn an idea or inspiration into a realised concept.
AI Productivity Suite
The AI experience extends throughout the operating system with multiple innovative features. The AI Efficiency suite significantly enhances productivity with AI Writer offering advanced content creation tools including mind maps, charts, and social media caption generation, while AI Scan transforms your camera into an intelligent scanner, instantly converting documents, whiteboards, and receipts into clear, shareable PDFs with options to edit and enhance the captured content.
For creative expression, OxygenOS 16 introduces powerful tools including AI Portrait Glow to make portraits look good in any lighting condition along with AI Perfect Shot for intelligent photo optimisation. AI PlayLab provides enthusiasts with early access to experimental features including YumSee – a feature that turns text to picture, and Party Up – turning picture to video to bring party vibes to group photos, showcasing OnePlus’s commitment to continuous innovation.
Fast & Smooth: Redefining Mobile Performance Standards
Building upon OnePlus’s established legacy of performance excellence, OxygenOS 16 introduces breakthrough technologies that establish new standards for mobile responsiveness and fluidity.
Parallel Processing 2.0 represents the most comprehensive application of this technology on Android. It allows new animations to begin before previous actions complete, creating unprecedented smoothness throughout the entire system interface – from application transitions to navigation gestures and system interactions.
OxygenOS 16 also introduces revolutionary Seamless Cross-Ecosystem Connectivity, breaking down barriers between devices and platforms. The upgraded integration ecosystem now offers seamless sharing and connectivity with Windows and Mac PCs, alongside enhanced compatibility with Apple ecosystem products, including Apple Watch integration for synchronised notifications, OnePlus phone camera control, and health data tracking.
Design: Expressive Personalisation Revolution
OxygenOS 16 unveils a transformative design philosophy, blending deep personalisation with lightweight, intuitive aesthetics to craft an interface that authentically mirrors each user’s individuality. It offers comprehensive customisation capabilities with seamlessly fluid animations to enhance the lock screen and app drawer, while Flux Theme 2.0 empowers dynamic personalisation with MotionPhotos and video wallpapers. These feature advanced depth effects that adapt to user interactions, creating a vibrant, responsive experience.
The reimagined Fluid Cloud transforms into an intelligent, interactive hub with robust third-party app integration. It delivers real-time alerts and live updates from apps like Spotify, food delivery services, and sports platforms, ensuring users stay connected effortlessly.
The new design language delivers an ethereal visual experience with elegant Gaussian blur effects, rounded corners, and translucent interfaces across Quick Settings, Home Screen, and App Drawer. Native apps, such as Clock and Calculator, integrate refined optical feedback, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.
Security: Software & Hardware level Protection
OxygenOS 16 introduces groundbreaking security innovations led by the Private Computing Cloud, representing Android’s first full-chain security solution providing enhanced protection for both GPU and CPU processing. This architecture ensures sensitive data remains protected in the cloud, maintaining complete privacy and security.
Optimised for Tablets: A Truly Intelligent Big-Screen Experience
OxygenOS 16 extends its signature fast and smooth performance to OnePlus tablets, delivering a highly adaptive and personalised interface that enhances both productivity and creativity.
The update introduces a revamped home screen with scalable icons and an expanded dock that supports up to 18 apps, optimising screen space for quicker access to essential tools. Multitasking is elevated with Open Canvas, enabling up to 5 simultaneous apps—three in split-view and two resizable floating windows—for seamless workflow management.
Users can experience deeper integration with Windows PCs, operating their computer directly from the tablet via a virtual trackpad and intuitive drag-and-drop file transfer. The upgraded Photos app also incorporates built-in video editing, allowing users to trim clips, add music and captions, and convert videos into MotionPhotos without leaving the gallery.
Availability and Additional Features
The Open Beta Program commences starting October 17th, allowing enthusiasts to experience the new features ahead of general availability. Beyond the core innovations, the update introduces enhanced ecosystem connectivity including seamless sharing with Mac/Windows PCs, improved Apple accessory integration, and upgraded features demonstrating OnePlus’s comprehensive approach to creating a truly integrated smart and personalised experience.
OnePlus 15 will the first device to come with the latest OxygenOS 16 right out of the box with subsequent rollout to previous OnePlus devices.
€1 / £1 Bonus Drop!
Users who want to purchase OnePlus’ upcoming flagship, OnePlus 15, can take part in an exclusive €/£1 Bonus Drop on OnePlus.com.
For a limited time, users can subscribe to updates from OnePlus.com for a chance to unlock a €/£139 Bonus Drop Bundle for just €1 / £1 on OnePlus.com. Available across two release rounds, users will get a OnePlus Everyday Sling Bag with integrated charging cable (value €/£69.99) and a OnePlus SUPERVOOC 120W Dual Port GaN Power Adapter (value €/£69.99).
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