OxygenOS 15 Announced, Rollout Set for October 30

OxygenOS 15 Announced, Rollout Set for October 30: List of Features and Everything Else to Know

OnePlus has officially unveiled its latest software update, OxygenOS 15, which promises a more refined, faster, and intelligent experience for its users. The new operating system is packed with innovative AI-driven features and a sleek design, tailored to enhance performance and user experience on OnePlus devices. The update will first be available on the OnePlus 12 starting October 30, with other models to follow. Here's a detailed breakdown of the features and everything else you need to know about OxygenOS 15.

OxygenOS 15 Features: What's New?

The latest update of OxygenOS brings significant improvements to performance, AI features, and user interface. Below is a detailed overview of what you can expect.

1. Improved Animations and Parallel Processing

One of the standout improvements is the Parallel Processing capability. With this feature, users can switch between up to 20 apps seamlessly, without experiencing the lag or stutter seen on previous versions or even competing operating systems like iOS. This makes multitasking smoother than ever before, ensuring that your device keeps up with the most demanding tasks.

2. Optimized Storage and Memory Efficiency

OxygenOS 15 brings a major memory optimization, allowing the system to use 20% less storage space compared to its predecessor. This improvement is not only aimed at saving storage but also enhancing the performance and responsiveness of the device. However, this feature will only be available on the next-generation OnePlus flagship phones.

3. Advanced AI Features

The latest version of OxygenOS integrates several cutting-edge AI-powered tools designed to enhance photography, search functionality, and communication. These include:

• AI Detail Boost: This feature enhances low-resolution or cropped images, transforming them into crisp 4K visuals with just a single click. It automatically identifies pixelated images and sharpens them for optimal clarity.
• AI Unblur: As the name suggests, this feature automatically fixes blurry images, making them sharp and clear without the need for third-party apps.
• AI Reflection Eraser: With a single tap, users can now remove unwanted reflections from their photos, whether they’re subtle or pronounced.
• Intelligent Search: This new feature enables a more conversational search on the device. Instead of manually digging through files, settings, or notes, users can initiate searches in a natural, human-like language. Intelligent Search will return relevant results quickly, making the device smarter and easier to navigate.
• Circle to Search: By drawing a circle on a photo or video, users can quickly search for specific images online using Google search, making content identification faster and more intuitive.
• AI Notes: OxygenOS 15 offers an advanced note-taking system that allows for voice-powered transcription and formatting adjustments. With AI Notes, users can easily convert their spoken thoughts into written words, free from unnecessary fillers, and keep their notes well-organized.
• AI Reply: Found within the AI Toolbox, this feature generates contextually relevant replies during conversations in messaging apps. By understanding ongoing conversations, AI Reply helps users respond faster and more efficiently.

4. Gemini Integration for Real-Time Responses

With the latest OnePlus devices, OxygenOS 15 integrates the Google Gemini app as the default AI assistant, allowing for real-time responses and a more intuitive user experience. Whether you're brainstorming ideas or simplifying complex topics, Gemini Live will provide real-time responses in more than 40 languages, including voice interaction. This integration rivals similar features from Apple's Siri, further solidifying OnePlus as a key player in the AI-driven mobile space.

5. Redesigned User Interface and New System Features

The design of OxygenOS 15 has also been refreshed, offering a more modern, streamlined interface. Key updates include:

• A new boot animation that gives a fresh look right from the start.
• Additional fingerprint unlock styles for more personalization.
• New icons and shelf card choices, providing a cleaner, more customizable experience.

Additionally, users will find several new system interaction features:

• OneTake: A new option that allows users to cut objects from photos and use them as lock screen wallpapers, adding an extra level of creativity to your device.
• Share with iPhone: This feature makes file sharing between OnePlus and iPhone devices seamless. Whether it's documents, images, or videos, users can now transfer files across platforms with just a tap.
• Shimmering Effects and Gaussian Blur: These effects have been introduced across various system elements like settings and control centers, enhancing the visual appeal of the operating system.

6. Enhanced Security Features

Security has also been enhanced in OxygenOS 15 with several new protections, including:

• Theft Protection: A new feature that locks the device automatically if movements typical of theft are detected (e.g., someone grabbing your phone and running away).
• Remote Lock: Allows users to lock their device remotely using just their phone number, eliminating the need to log in to their Google account.
• Offline Lock: This feature activates if a device remains offline for an extended period, preventing thieves from extracting data while offline.

Biometric verification is now required to disable theft protection features, adding another layer of security to your OnePlus device.

OxygenOS 15 Rollout Date

OnePlus has announced that the first open beta of OxygenOS 15 will be released on October 30, with the OnePlus 12 being the first device to receive the update. Beta versions will roll out gradually, with the final stable version expected by the end of the year. The highly anticipated AI features will be available by the end of November, though some features will be limited to select models initially.

Eligible OnePlus Phones for OxygenOS 15

As of now, the only confirmed device to receive the OxygenOS 15 update is the OnePlus 12. However, we expect the update to eventually roll out to other 2024 models, including:

• OnePlus Nord 4
• OnePlus 12R
• OnePlus Nord CE 4
• OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite

Premium devices like the OnePlus Open are also likely to receive the update, though the full eligibility list will be revealed in the coming weeks on the OnePlus community page.

For those with older models, there’s hope that OxygenOS 15 will be extended to more devices, but the official list is still pending.

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