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Digital Trends
5 days ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
Having used the OnePlus 13s, this is what Apple needs to pay attention to
The idea of a truly helpful digital assistant has caught more steam ever since products like ChatGPT landed on the scene. Google's Gemini has inched pretty close to the dream, finding a spot in all the software lanes that a person visits on a daily basis. From Gmail to Maps, it's now everywhere. On the flip side, all interactions with an assistant aren't as convenient as one might expect. AI errors are still a problem, and the contextual memory often goes haywire, as well. Plus, some of the most advanced capabilities, such as Project Mariner or ChatGPT operator, are either limited or come at a steep premium. Recommended Videos Not every smartphone user is psyched about getting an AI subscription. So, what's the middle ground? According to OnePlus, start at the basics and keep it simple. OnePlus AI, as the company likes to call it, sounds like a solid strategy with a healthy bunch of meaningful tricks. And after trying it out on the OnePlus 13s, I hope the formula is emulated on iPhones, as well. A key to the mind OnePlus has replaced the iconic two-stage alert slider from its latest compact phone, substituting it with a button that does a lot more. Think of it as the Action Button on current-gen iPhones, with similar functional desterity, but with an extra trick in tow. That new trick is AI Plus Mind. Think of it as a dedicated memory box for everything that you deem important and want quick access to in the near future. Quick snaps of a poster, screenshot, article, social media post, or virtually anything appearing on the screen. All you need to do is tap the new Plus Key on the left edge to activate the AI analysis, and you're good to go. You stay on the same screen without any interruption to your ongoing task, while the rest is saved in the background. In the AI Plus Mind, everything that you save is neatly sorted by date, and then cataloged across categories at the top, such as photos, social media apps, calendar, browser, and more. One of my biggest daily challenges is organizing ideas, which are usually scattered across hundreds of screenshots, browser bookmarks, synced collections, and messages to myself across different apps. Finding them is a hassle, but AI Plus Mind addresses that in a neat fashion. You see, AI Plus Mind doesn't merely save content, but analyzes it all, including text and images. It also performs optical character recognition (OCR) to detect text in photos, and then creates a summarized version of it, as well. Moreover, depending on the context, it can pull the full details, as well. For example, when I saved a picture of my Calendar appointments, the AI copied every entry with the correct name and timing, listing it as such. I just copied and shared it with my manager to keep them updated on my availability. Alternatively, it also automatically turned my schedule saved in a notes app, and created a shortcut for each one in the app. All I had to do was tap on the add button, and it was saved to my Calendar. The text and character recognition capabilities come in handy in a few more scenarios. For example, if you're reading an article on the internet, and want to quickly save it for later reading, you don't have to go through the hassle of bookmarking it, or copy-pasting the URL elsewhere. Just press the Plus Key to save a snapshot. The saved memory will include a screengrab, a short summary of the article, and most importantly, a quick link at the top that takes you directly to the same article. Now, let's say you saw a lot of content from the web, but struggle with recall. This is where the AI analysis jumps into action again. More than a memory box Whatever content is saved into AI Plus Mind is analyzed for text and media, which is subsequently added and turned into a search block. So, even if you have a vague memory of what you saved days ago, you can search for it using broad descriptions. So, for example, a photo of my brother wearing a black shirt was saved alongside an AI-generated visual description. The next time I wanted to access it, I simply typed black in the search box and found the image. This trick works for tickets, bills, and more such stuff. AI Plus Mind also does a fantastic job of analyzing chats. Since my work is spread across multiple communications, I often lose track of important communications, and the terrible search system in these apps doesn't help either. Over the past few days, I've saved a few snapshots of such important communication in the AI Plus. So far, it has done a decent job of summarizing what the chat is all about, picking up names and events discussed in the conversation. Afterwards, it was easy to just search those conversations with relevant words. Why Apple needs to pay attention. Overall, I think it's a lovely and extremely convenient implementation of an AI tool that makes saving and recalling information a breeze. Why Apple needs to take note In addition to AI Plus Mind, OnePlus' AI stack will also add tools like automatic voice call translation, transcription, and summarization. Capabilities such as text, live voice, camera-based, and screen translation will also be condensed into a universal AI app. A few fun editing tools will also be introduced to jazz up pictures. I am most excited about the system-wide AI search feature. Using natural language words, users will be able to look up local files, settings, notes, and calendars for contextually relevant results on their phone. Moreover, Google's Gemini will be integrated across native OnePlus apps such as Notes and Calendar. AI Mind Space, of course, remains the standout element, and a bit of a privacy scare. The approach is almost identical to Recall on Windows 11, but at the same time, unique for a mobile device. OnePlus says it relies on a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) and Private Computing Cloud to save user data. Arthur Lam, Director of OxygenOS and AI Strategy at OnePlus, tells me that the company will avoid processing sensitive information exclusively on the device. I'm expecting this to cover identity cards, banking details, and more such content, but I'm awaiting more clarity on that. There's no hard-coded list in place for now, Lam told me. I'll have more to talk about the OnePlus 13s in another article, but for now, I've been thoroughly impressed by the company's AI approach. It's neither too flashy nor needlessly aggressive. Above all, with the AI Plus Mind, it is solving a practical problem that has remained unaddressed in the smartphone ecosystem. So far, Apple's implementation of AI on the iPhone has remained hobbled. In its current state, it piggybacks on ChatGPT for tasks that Siri can't handle. It's funny to see Gemini doing better on iPhones than Apple Intelligence. I am hoping that Apple takes note of OnePlus AI, and distills some of the inspiration in future iOS builds.
India Today
6 days ago
- India Today
OnePlus gets into the AI game, announces special features coming to OnePlus 13s, other devices
OnePlus is throwing its hat into the AI ring. The Chinese smartphone major has announced 'OnePlus AI', a suite of specialised tools and services, that will focus on making artificial intelligence – specifically generative AI – more accessible to its consumers. You can think of it as OnePlus's answer to Apple Intelligence and Samsung Galaxy AI. It follows an earlier announcement – from last year – when OnePlus partnered with Google to integrate Gemini models into the general software that drives its smartphones and OnePlus 13s, which is launching soon in India, will be among the first wave of OnePlus phones to get all this – and those that will roll out in the future – functionality right out of the box. One of the ways that OnePlus plans to make AI ubiquitous in its devices is by replacing the signature alert slider with a new smart button called the 'Plus key.' The OnePlus 13s is – once again – the first OnePlus phone to get to OnePlus, the Plus key is a programmable button allowing users to quickly access various functions like changing sound profiles, launching the camera, or initiating translations. More importantly, it will activate the 'AI Plus Mind,' which is being billed as a new feature for saving, cataloging, and recalling on-screen information. All this information will then be intelligently saved to a dedicated 'Mind Space.'advertisement AI Plus Mind can understand context and is deeply personalised. For instance, it can extract calendar details from an image and give useful information when asked through 'AI Search.' AI will also categorise saved content automatically, though this is coming in a future is also developing other AI tools. "AI VoiceScribe" will record, summarise, and translate calls and meetings within various apps. The "AI Call Assistant," will offer call summaries and real-time translations. A unified "AI Translation" app will integrate text, voice, camera, and screen translation. For photography, "AI Reframe" will intelligently suggest alternative compositions, and "AI Best Face 2.0' will enhance group photos by fixing closed eyes and has also announced deeper integration with Google's Gemini, which will soon work across OxygenOS and Google apps, enabling features like real-time conversations about what the camera sees or what's on the screen via Gemini privacy concerns, OnePlus has emphasised a hybrid approach. Sensitive AI tasks will be processed on-device, while more intensive computations will utilize a "Private Computing Cloud," a secure, encrypted environment designed to protect user data through a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE).According to Arthur Lam, Director of OxygenOS and AI Strategy at OnePlus, the company's AI philosophy is rooted in understanding user needs. He stated, "Our mission for OnePlus AI is to help our users go all in on life, creating personalised AI solutions based around our user's unique wants and needs."
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
OnePlus introduces personalised AI features and hardware on upcoming 13s model: All you need to know
OnePlus has announced a strategic expansion into artificial intelligence with the launch of 'OnePlus AI', alongside a new hardware feature dubbed the 'Plus Key', which will debut on the forthcoming OnePlus 13s. Positioned as part of the company's broader push towards personalised AI integration, the Plus Key marks a new direction for hardware design. It builds on the legacy of the Alert Slider and allows users to assign custom functions — such as activating the camera, switching audio profiles, or initiating translations. The key will also serve as a gateway to 'AI Plus Mind', a new AI-driven feature that enables users to save and organise on-screen information. Through either a button press or a three-finger swipe, users can store content like schedules or event details. The system can then contextually analyse the saved material and integrate it with apps like calendars, promising a more structured approach to digital information management. Alongside the hardware addition, OnePlus revealed a suite of AI-based tools aimed at improving productivity and user interaction. These include: AI VoiceScribe : A tool to record, summarise, and translate calls and meetings within commonly used messaging and video applications. : A tool to record, summarise, and translate calls and meetings within commonly used messaging and video applications. AI Call Assistant (initially India-only): Offers real-time call translations and call summaries via the OnePlus dialler on the 13s model. (initially India-only): Offers real-time call translations and call summaries via the OnePlus dialler on the 13s model. AI Translation : A unified app that combines text, voice, camera, and screen translation. : A unified app that combines text, voice, camera, and screen translation. AI Search : Allows natural language queries across the device's local content, integrating with AI Plus Mind for enhanced content retrieval. : Allows natural language queries across the device's local content, integrating with AI Plus Mind for enhanced content retrieval. AI Reframe : A photography feature that automatically suggests alternative framings based on scene composition. : A photography feature that automatically suggests alternative framings based on scene composition. AI Best Face 2.0: Expected to arrive later this summer, this update improves group photos by detecting and correcting closed eyes or less favourable expressions, even in images taken on non-OnePlus devices. The company also detailed an upcoming integration with Google's Gemini AI across OxygenOS and Google applications, enabling features such as real-time screen and camera sharing with AI-assisted interaction. In terms of data privacy, OnePlus outlined its Private Computing Cloud (PCC) approach, which supports both on-device processing and cloud-based computation within a secure, encrypted environment. The architecture utilises a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) to safeguard sensitive user data throughout its storage, processing, and transmission phases.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
OnePlus 13s specifications leaked: Confirmed to come with OnePlus AI Suite, Plus key and more
OnePlus 13s leaks: With its most recent invention, the AI Suite+, OnePlus is poised to transform the smartphone experience completely. This state-of-the-art AI-powered suite is expected to be included in the OnePlus 13, which promises to revolutionize camera capabilities, performance, and user experience. What does the AI Suite+ offer, though? The OnePlus 13's AI Suite+ is creating a lot of hype thanks to capabilities that are anticipated to change how we use our gadgets. Let's examine the main characteristics of this AI-powered suite in more detail and discover how it distinguishes the OnePlus 13 from the competition. OnePlus 13s launch date in India Proportioned for power. #OnePlus13s will be here June 5th, 12 On June 5 at 12 PM IST, the OnePlus 13s will formally launch in India. Amazon, the official OnePlus website, and retail locations will soon offer the OnePlus 13s in India. OnePlus 13s to come with OnePlus AI for the first time #OnePlus13s, powered with AI Plus Mind. Built to think with 5th, 12 more: On Tuesday, the firm announced OnePlus AI, a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for its handsets. The features of the latest Plus Key, which is expected to debut on the OnePlus 13s, were also unveiled by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. In addition to activating a few AI capabilities, the hardware button can be utilized for several utility functions. The AI Plus Mind feature, which enables users to save, catalog, and resurface on-device content swiftly, is one of them The new OnePlus AI moniker is a catch-all for all the AI features on the company's devices, much like Apple Intelligence or Galaxy AI. Notably, with the release of the OxygenOS 15 update, the consumer tech company started integrating AI capabilities into its products. AI Plus Mind is the first feature of OnePlus AI to be made available. According to the business, it's a catalog tool that allows users to take screenshots of any information on the screen instantly. Users can use natural language queries to retrieve information from the saved screenshots by visiting the Mind Space tool. Despite having a similar sound to Microsoft's Recall feature, it requires manual activation. OnePlus emphasized that the function can use computer vision to analyze photographs and take screenshots. For instance, the AI Plus Mind tool can take schedule information from an image and apply it straight to the user's calendar, the business stated. Later this year, the feature will also automatically classify saved content. Notably, the AI Plus Mind function will initially be available on the OnePlus 13s before being extended to the full OnePlus 13 lineup through an over-the-air (OTA) upgrade. In addition, OnePlus declared that Google's Gemini will now be integrated with its first-party programs. This allows users to request tasks from the Gemini AI assistant in various apps, including the OnePlus Notes, Clock, and others. The company has not disclosed when users can access this integration. The Private Computing Cloud (PCC), a more secure method for consumers to share data with cloud-based AI tools, was introduced by Oppo in March. When storing data on the cloud, it employs safeguards like encryption and the trusted execution environment (TEE). OnePlus has confirmed the use of PCC for certain OnePlus AI functionalities. Also Read: OnePlus 13s leaks ahead of launch next week in India: Expected to debut with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 5850mAh battery, 3 color options, and more OnePlus 13s Plus Key The company announced via an X (formerly Twitter) post that the OnePlus 13s will come with a Plus Key. According to the accompanying teaser, the key will be customizable and probably have the same features as the company's alert slider. It will also enable users to alter the brightness level and access AI features with a single click. The tri-state alert slider was formerly positioned on the left edge of the phone, where the key now sits. The OnePlus 13T's customizable shortcut key, which can be used to choose between vibration, sound, and do not disturb modes, looks to be comparable to the new Plus Key. With a click, it can initiate a recording or be designated as a dedicated camera capture button. It can be used to access translation tools, take screenshots, or even be made to do nothing when pushed. The OnePlus 13s and OnePlus 13T seem to have similar designs. The phone is rumored to be available in pink and black in India. For the latest and more interesting tech news, keep reading Indiatimes Tech.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
OnePlus unveils its AI strategy, revamps Alert slider to a customisable Plus Key with AI Plus Mind
After a long wait, OnePlus on Tuesday (May 27, 2025) unveiled its AI strategy which we will going to see in its future products that goes by the name of OnePlus AI. The Chinese smartphone maker has joined the league of players like Samsung (Galaxy AI) and Motorola (Moto ai) with a dedicated name to their own version of artificial intelligence. The OnePlus AI will be rolled out in the upcoming compact flagship smartphone OnePlus 13s on June 5. It will also have a dedicated hardware button, which is customisable, known as Plus Key to access the OnePlus AI. Similar to what Nothing introduced with Phone 3a series. OnePlus plans rollout this across all OnePlus smartphones launching this year. However, OnePlus did not have to add an additional button for it. Rather, it's much known Alert slider has been revamped as Plus Key. 'As an evolution of the iconic OnePlus Alert Slider, the Plus Key is a customisable button programmable for various actions like switching sound profiles, launching the camera, initiating translation, or starting recordings.' The Plus Key also activates AI Plus Mind, a new feature to quickly save, catalogue, and recall key information found on the screen. Users can save schedules, event details, reservations, or listings by pressing the Plus Key or swiping up with three fingers. AI Plus Mind will save the relevant on-screen content to a dedicated Mind Space, an accessible location. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) 'AI Plus Mind uses AI to analyse content contextually. It can extract schedule details from an image or text and add them directly to the user's calendar. AI Search, integrated with AI Plus Mind, supports natural language queries for retrieval of saved content. Later this year, AI Plus Mind will also automatically categorise saved content for better organisation,' said OnePlus. AI Plus Mind will also debut on the OnePlus 13s and become available on the rest of the OnePlus 13 series via a future software update, with wider rollout plans for other devices to follow. Soon, Gemini will work across OxygenOS apps, such as OnePlus Notes, Clock and more as well as Google's apps. With Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing, users will have real time conversations about what is captured by their camera and what is on their phone screen. On data and privacy, OnePlus said it prioritises on-device processing within a trusted environment. 'When more intensive computation is required, the company's Private Computing Cloud provides a secure, encrypted environment for data processing, designed to keep user data private and inaccessible to unauthorized parties. This is achieved through a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) that spans the user's device, the cloud servers, and the data transfer process itself.' With the hybrid approach, OnePlus ensures user privacy remains protected, it added.
