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Android Authority
6 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
OnePlus takes a page from Nothing with its newest feature
TL;DR The upcoming OnePlus 13s replaces the traditional Alert Slider with a customizable hardware button called the Plus Key. Amongst other remappable functions, this key launches AI Plus Mind, which uses contextual intelligence to save and organize screen content within a dedicated Mind Space. While similar to Nothing's Essential Key and Essential Space, OnePlus offers greater flexibility through button remapping and gesture controls. These days, Android flagships are more than just specifications, with companies being very bullish on AI features and their potential to improve the conventional phone experiences. OnePlus had already jumped on the AI bandwagon with features like AI Eraser and AI Summary that arrived with Oxygen OS 14 and 15. Now, OnePlus is consolidating the plethora of its AI features under the OnePlus AI branding, adding Gemini support to its stock apps, and launching the new AI Plus Mind feature, which will debut with the OnePlus 13s. OnePlus's Alert Slider gives way to the Plus Key Starting with the upcoming OnePlus 13s, scheduled to launch on June 5, OnePlus has gotten rid of the iconic Alert Slider. In its place is the new Plus Key, a hardware button that can be remapped between several functions beyond just toggling your device's ring state. You can still use it to switch sound profiles, but you can remap it to launch the camera, initiate a translation, or start audio recording. If the Plus Key sounds familiar, that's because we've seen a similar transition from Apple. With the iPhone 15 Pro series, Apple got rid of the Mute switch in favor of the customizable Action button. The entire iPhone 16 series adopted the Action button, and we expect the trend to continue for the foreseeable future. Similarly, OnePlus's Plus Key is here to stay, and the company plans to launch it with all OnePlus smartphones this year. The Plus Key is the key to OnePlus AI's AI Plus Mind and Mind Space One of the primary features that the Plus Key unlocks on the OnePlus 13s is AI Plus Mind, a new feature that lets you quickly save, catalog, and recall key information displayed on your phone screen. When users find information they wish to retain for later use, like schedules, event details, reservations, listings, and more, they can capture and store it in AI Plus Mind by pressing the Plus Key (after remapping) or through a three-finger swipe-up. AI Plus Mind then 'intelligently' saves the relevant on-screen content to a dedicated Mind Space, so all this saved information remains easily accessible in one location. Beyond the simple screen capture, OnePlus says AI Plus Mind uses AI to analyze content contextually. For instance, it can extract schedule details from an image or text and add them directly to the user's calendar. Further, the AI Search feature in OnePlus Launcher integrates with AI Plus Mind, so you can use natural language queries to locate saved information quickly. The company says that AI Plus Mind will also automatically categorize saved content later this year for better organization. Even further in the future, OnePlus hopes to integrate an LLM into Mind Space and build a Persona feature that will share everything that Plus Mind has summarized about you. OnePlus's vision for AI Plus Mind is to provide recommendations and suggestions based on the user's details and provide a better and more personalized AI assistant integration. These planned features are far out in the future, so don't hold your breath on them just yet. AI Plus Mind and Mind Space sound a lot like Nothing's Essential Space C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Once again, if AI Plus Mind and Mind Space sound familiar to you, that's because we have recently seen a very similar feature, this time from Nothing. Nothing has included an Essential Key on its Phone 3a series and the CMF Phone 2 Pro. This dedicated button launches the AI-powered Essential Space app, which captures screenshots, photos, and audio recordings. The AI then processes this information to create reminders and to-do lists. We have yet to test OnePlus's implementation ourselves, but it's immediately clear that a few things help the feature stand apart from Nothing. For starters, the OnePlus 13s' Plus Key is remappable, whereas the Essential Key cannot be easily remapped. OnePlus' AI Plus Mind also has an alternate trigger gesture, making it easy to access even if you remap the Plus Key. My colleague Ryan dearly missed gesture support for accessing Essential Space, so at least to this extent, OnePlus has brought an improved experience onboard with their implementation. However, there's no getting around the fact that the similarities in the bare concept of Essential Space and AI Plus Mind/Mind Space are striking. Hopefully, the feature isn't as half-baked as Nothing's implementation, and we hope to find that out soon with the OnePlus 13s. AI Plus Mind is coming to the rest of the OnePlus 13 series Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority AI Plus Mind will also be available on the OnePlus 13 series through the three-finger swipe-up feature with a future update. The company didn't clarify the timeline or whether the feature will be available to the rest of its portfolio, but we're optimistic about a wider rollout. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
CNET
21-05-2025
- Business
- CNET
Samsung Reportedly Wants OLED Screens On Switch 2 Refresh
When Nintendo revealed the Switch 2 on April 2, there was a lot of excitement over the powered-up portable console. However, some gamers weren't thrilled about its LCD. But, like the original, it appears there might be a Switch 2 with a better display in the works. Samsung is the display maker for the Switch 2 and is reportedly pushing for a version of Nintendo's new console to come with an OLED screen, according to a report from Bloomberg on Tuesday. No specifics were provided on whether this variant of the Switch 2 would come out or whether Nintendo was committed to it. Nintendo and Samsung didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The Switch 2 is only weeks away from launching on June 5. The new console has some significant upgrades over the original Switch, including the larger 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen, a custom Nvidia processor that outputs graphics better than a PS4 but less than a PS5 and 4K video with a max frame rate of 120fps. Watch this: I Attended the Public Nintendo Switch 2 Experience 05:25 There have been, however, some concerns over the Switch 2. The big one is the price. At $450, the Switch 2 would be Nintendo's most expensive console. Coupled with that is the fact that the system will also have its first regularly priced $80 game with Mario Kart World. While the big price tag of the Switch 2 makes sense, considering its components, Nintendo has yet to provide an explanation of why it needs to sell a game for $80, which is $10 more than the typical price of new AAA games. Nintendo released its Switch OLED in 2021, four years after the console's launch. It was $50 more expensive than the original, had a slightly bigger screen and made some other small design adjustments, such as a better kickstand. If Nintendo does release a Switch 2 with OLED sometime in the future, the cost of this new console could be more than just an additional $50. The same day the Switch 2 was announced, President Donald Trump released a list of tariffs for US trade partners. Nintendo's home country, Japan, and the two countries that produce Nintendo's products -- China and Vietnam -- were subject to large tariffs. This led Nintendo to delay preorders in the US. Watch this: Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Price and Other Tariff Price Increases 01:14 Since then, Trump has instituted tariff freezes, and Switch 2 preorders were made available for US gamers. However, there is some uncertainty over whether the Switch 2 will stay at its $450 price or increase due to tariffs. Microsoft has already increased the price of its Xbox Series consoles, and it appears that Sony might do the same soon.
Phone Arena
19-05-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
The OnePlus Pad 3 is coming soon; here's how you can get up to $300 worth of freebies in the US
Do you want to buy a nice and ultra-advanced Android tablet with a cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite processor under the hood in the US? Unfortunately, that's not possible right now, but it will be very soon, and surprisingly or not, Samsung isn't going to be the one to sell you a high-end slate powered by the fastest Qualcomm chipset yet stateside. Instead, the sequel to last year's OnePlus Pad 2 has just been confirmed in the most OnePlus manner possible, getting an official launch date and revealing (part of) its design, as well as that crucial aforementioned selling point. That's right, no one knew this product existed prior to today, and now OnePlus wants its fans to mark June 5 in their calendar... apps and get ready to save big straight off the bat. No, we don't know just yet how much the OnePlus Pad 3 will cost, but regardless of that, you'll be able to pre-order the unrivaled powerhouse with two gifts worth up to a whopping 270 bucks (in total). These freebies can be selected from a trio of very handy accessories including a "smart" keyboard, stylus, and folio case, and it really sounds like you should choose the former two items to maximize your savings and enhance the productivity, versatility, and convenience of your next Android tablet . Even better, OnePlus will let you slash $30 off... the unknown list price of the Pad 3 simply by hitting the "Subscribe now" now button on the company's dedicated product webpage today for "promotional and marketing communications." On top of everything else, all subscribers for this launch campaign will automatically enter a lottery with a very special (and valuable) prize: a high-end OnePlus 13R handset that goes nicely with an undoubtedly premium OnePlus Pad 3. The OnePlus Pad 3 sure looks familiar, especially for keen watchers of the Chinese tablet market. | Image Credit -- OnePlus Advertised as "masterful by every measure", the OnePlus Pad 3 will apparently be available in a "stunning Storm Blue finish" starting June 5, and if history is any indication, its specifications could mimic those of the Oppo Pad 4 Pro, and confusingly enough, the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro. That means you should expect this to be yet another 13.2-inch affair with a fittingly hefty 12,140mAh battery, blazing fast 67W charging capabilities, razor-thin 6mm profile, and silky smooth 144Hz refresh rate-supporting IPS LCD screen. Of course, the US (and European) OnePlus Pad 3 will probably cost way more than the China-exclusive OnePlus Pad 2 Pro, and with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 -powered OnePlus Pad 2 normally fetching $550, there's a pretty good chance this improved sequel will set you back $600 or so. Considering that Apple's 13-inch iPad Pro (2024) typically starts at no less than $1,300, the (objective) answer to that question is "probably not." Granted, not all tablet users (and especially hardcore Apple fans) show "objectivity" when making a buying decision. But if you do want to make the smartest and most informed choice and don't just care about raw processing power at any cost, you have to consider the OnePlus Pad 3's pretty clear advantage in overall value over not only the best iPads around, but Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Tab S10 Ultra as well. The Snapdragon 8 Elite will be a key selling point, but most likely not the only one. | Image Credit -- OnePlus That's just one key detail to take into account from June 5, with everything else to be confirmed (and rigorously analyzed) "soon."
Phone Arena
19-05-2025
- Phone Arena
OnePlus confirms debut for its first compact flagship—the OnePlus 13s
OnePlus has officially confirmed that it will launch the OnePlus 13s, a new compact flagship, on June 5 in India. The phone will be the company's first slim-sized model in the 13-series lineup and will bring some intriguing hardware and design touches, including the debut of a new multifunctional 'Plus Key.' OnePlus hasn't revealed the full spec sheet of the 13s yet, but the company has shared several key details that paint a rough picture of what we can expect. The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the same high-performance chip used in the more expensive OnePlus 13. That means flagship-level performance in a smaller form factor, as the 13s is expected to measure 150.8 x 71.7 x 8.15 mm vs the 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm of the OnePlus 13 . At 8.15 mm thickness, the OnePlus 13s will be the company's slimmest premium phone in recent history. That said, it will still be considerably thicker than a Galaxy S25, which comes in at 7.2 mm, or even the S24 FE that is 8 mm 13s will be quite light, though, weighing just 185g. The phone is obviously designed to be compact and suited for one-handed use. OnePlus is even marketing it as a 'compact flagship'—a label that's seemingly the "next big thing" in the phone market with phones like the Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone 17 Air being some of the hottest upcoming phones right now. Bye-bye alert slider. | Image by OnePlus OnePlus is introducing a redesigned version of its signature Alert Slider with the OnePlus 13s. Now called the Plus Key, the button will function a lot like the Action Button in recent iPhone's—you will be able to customizable shortcuts, as well as use it to toggle between Sound, Vibration, and Do Not Disturb modes. You will even be able to launch AI tools and apps using the Plus Key. OnePlus says it's taken care of the cooling on the 13s. | Image by OnePlus A smaller device is harder to keep cool with such a powerful chip as the Snapdragon 8 Elite, as there is less surface to dissipate it. So, to regulate the temperature, the 13s features a 4400mm² Cryo-Velocity vapour chamber, and OnePlus says it will also include an industry-first cooling layer built into the back cover. For wireless connectivity, the device uses a G1 Wi-Fi chipset and boasts a 360° antenna system with 11 antennas, promising more stable and faster connectivity no matter how you hold OnePlus 13s will come in three color variants: Black Velvet Pink Satin Green Silk These colors are exclusive to the Indian market, where OnePlus continues to enjoy a strong user base. The company does plan on releasing the OnePlus 13s in other markets too, although it is unlikely that the U.S. will be one of them. There is a lot we still don't know about the OnePlus 13s. | Image by OnePlus Details like the camera system, display specs, and battery capacity have not been officially revealed yet. Given OnePlus' recent track record, we're likely to see a high-refresh OLED panel, fast charging, and a software package based on OxygenOS with the company's own AI suite of features.
GSM Arena
19-05-2025
- GSM Arena
OnePlus 13s to launch in India on June 5
OnePlus has announced that its upcoming compact flagship — the OnePlus 13s — will be launching in India on June 5 at 12:00 IST. The phone is being launched in India in three colors, two of which we are familiar with from the OnePlus 13T. These include the Black Velvet and the Pink Satin. India, however, gets an additional exclusive color called Green Silk but does not get the gray color of the 13T. The green and pink model have a new soft touch finish that is dubbed Velvet Glass. The OnePlus 13s is being touted as a compact flagship smartphone. It features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and to keep it cool the phone has a 4400mm² vapor chamber heatsink, and a unique cooling layer on the back to keep the surface temperatures low. Having the same design as the 13T, the 13s is 8.5mm thick and weighs 185g with a 50:50 top to bottom weight distribution. The front and back glass have 2.5D curved edges to them. The phone also features the new Plus Key, à la the iPhone Action Button, which lets you access features such as notification settings, AI tools, and more. We don't yet have all the specifications and pricing information, which should be available closer to or at launch.
