New Delhi: OnePlus has officially announced that its next major software update OxygenOS 16 will launch in India on October 16. Based on Android 16 this new operating system comes with the tagline “Intelligently Yours” which is a clear signal of the company’s focus on artificial intelligence. This update has the potential to completely redefine the OnePlus smartphone experience.
AI as the Game-Changer: Direct Google Gemini Integration
The biggest highlight of OxygenOS 16 is the native integration of Google’s powerful AI model Gemini. This means AI features will no longer be limited to a few apps but will be deeply embedded throughout the operating system.
Key AI features include:
- Mind Space Hub: This new AI hub will automatically organize your information like tickets notes and schedules. Gemini can directly use this information to make your work easier. For example you can ask Gemini to plan a five-day trip to Paris using information saved in the Mind Space.
- AI Photo Editing: Users can expect advanced photo editing tools like an AI Eraser to remove unwanted objects from pictures.
- Smart Communication: Features like AI VoiceScribe and AI Call Assistant might be included offering features like instant call summaries and live call translation.
- Content Summarization: The AI will be able to create short summaries of long articles or web pages for you.
These OnePlus Devices Will Get the Update
While OnePlus has not yet released an official list reports and the company’s update policy suggest that the following devices are very likely to receive the OxygenOS 16 update. The rollout will begin with flagship models and gradually expand to other devices.
Likely list of devices:
- Flagship Series:
- OnePlus 13 13R 13s
- OnePlus 12 12R
- OnePlus 11 11R
- OnePlus Open (Foldable)
- Nord Series:
- OnePlus Nord 3 Nord 4 Nord 5
- OnePlus Nord CE 4 Nord CE 4 Lite Nord CE 5
- Pad Series:
- OnePlus Pad Pad 2 Pad 3
The upcoming OnePlus 15 series is expected to launch with OxygenOS 16 pre-installed.
Other Improvements and Expectations
Besides AI OxygenOS 16 is also expected to feature improvements to the company’s Trinity Engine for better performance battery life and gaming experience. Users may also see new customization options enhanced privacy controls and a refreshed user interface. This update is a crucial step for OnePlus to establish itself as a strong competitor in the AI smartphone market against rivals like Samsung and Google.
