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As part of AI Toolbox 2.0 in OxygenOS 15, OnePlus is bringing some of the AI features it previously debuted on the Nord 4 to more devices, including AI Speak, AI Summary, and AI Writer. Here's a breakdown of these new AI features.

In addition, OxygenOS 15 also adds a new Simple Mode feature that makes your OnePlus device easier to use. This accessibility feature makes text and home screen icons much larger, among other things. More details on what Simple Mode does can be found here.
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OnePlus gave me an early look at OxygenOS 15 for the OnePlus 12, and thereโ€™s a lot of new stuff in it! Here are 10 of the biggest changes that they made: 1) The split notification shade โ€ฆ is optional! Yes, OxygenOS 15 splits the notification and Quick Settingsโ€ฆ
Here's when the OxygenOS 15 Open Beta will roll out for supported OnePlus devices:

From Oct 30: 12, 12R

From Nov: Open, Pad 2

From Dec: 11, 11R, Nord 4, Nord CE 4, Nord CE 4 Lite, Pad

From Jan: 10 Pro, 10T, Nord 3

From Feb: 10R, Nord CE 3

I'm especially curious to see what new foldable and tablet-specific changes will be added in OxygenOS 15 for the OnePlus Open and OnePlus Pad 2!
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Android 16 could let apps show Dynamic Island-like notifications

Google is working on a new Rich Ongoing Notifications feature for Android 16 that lets apps show custom status bar chips.

More details + a sneak peek can be found in my latest article for Android Authority.
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In case you wanted more confirmation that Android 16's code-name will be Baklava, here it is mentioned at the end of a list of every single other Android release's code-name.
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โš–๏ธ Google may let you resize Quick Settings tiles in Android 16

In the latest Android beta, I activated a new resizable Quick Settings feature and was able to fit 16 tiles on a single page (vs 8 currently).

๐Ÿ”— Click here for a first look at this feature.
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You love to see it: OnePlus made a changelog that's actually useful!

This is the official changelog from the OxygenOS 15 Open Beta update for the OnePlus 12.

(The changelog is too big to post here directly, see click the link below to see it in full!)

๐Ÿ”—OxygenOS 15: Here's everything you need to know
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Google quietly fixed the biggest problem with its Quick Share for Windows app!

I don't know when, but you no longer need your Windows PC and Android phone to be on the same WiFi network to get decent transfer speeds. That was a big limitation at launch.

More details in this article.
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Android 16 could turn WiFi and Bluetooth into one-click toggles once again

Right now, toggling WiFi/Bluetooth requires two taps on Pixels since the tiles open into a dialog.

Google might change how these tiles work in Android 16, though.

More details can be found in this article on Android Authority.
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๐ŸซถGoogle and Apple have embraced ISO 21496-1, a new standard for HDR photos!

Android 15, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, and recent versions of Google Chrome all support images that have ISO 21496-1-compliant HDR gain maps.

My article over on Android Authority explains why this is a big deal.
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Here's Ubuntu 24.04 LTS running in a virtual machine on the new OPPO Find X8 Pro, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400.

As I've mentioned before, Google has been working with Qualcomm and MediaTek to upstream their hypervisor implementations (Gunyah and GenieZone respectively). With the latest Dimensity 9400 and Snapdragon 8 Elite devices, you should be able to run protected VMs, though whether you can do so without root is another story.

@MlgmXyysd tells me they were able to run Ubuntu in a VM on their Find X8 Pro without needing to root or modify the stock firmware in any way, but YMMV.
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Here's a first look at Android's upcoming all-in-one Terminal app, which downloads, configures, runs, and interfaces with an instance of Debian running a virtual machine!

Currently, the Debian images are hosted on a Googler's GitHub, but Google plans to host these images themselves soon. For more info on this Terminal app, check out this article.

(Thanks to an anonymous dev for sharing this!)
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The OnePlus 13 just got unveiled in China, and it has some pretty nice upgrades over the OnePlus 12!

- Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Flatter display
- Larger 6000mAh battery
- Ultrasonic instead of optical fingerprint scanner
- IP69 rating for protection from high pressure liquids
- Larger/better vibration motor
- Runs ColorOS 15 based on Android 15

Looking forward to the eventual global/NA launch ๐Ÿ˜
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Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanners work better in low light and with wet fingers than optical scanners, and all of a sudden are coming to so many new devices!

Just this month alone, the OnePlus 13, Xiaomi 15, iQOO 13, and Vivo X200 Pro were announced with ultrasonic scanners, and they all use modules from Goodix. I mentioned earlier this year that Goodix entering the market would lead to more devices adopting the tech, and it's wild just how quick the shift has been!

Of course, Goodix isn't the only supplier of these scanners. Google and Samsung use modules from Qualcomm for their Pixel 9 and Galaxy S flagship series respectively.
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Confirmed: Android 16 is coming MONTHS earlier than usual next year!

I reported last month that Google will launch Android 16 in Q2 of 2025, and Google just confirmed the news. Plus, the developer preview is coming soon!

More details here.
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BIG changes are coming to Androidโ€™s release cycle!

Google is not only releasing Android 16 MUCH earlier, but itโ€™s also pushing out a second, minor release in Q4 2025 w/ new APIs.

Hereโ€™s how Androidโ€™s faster release schedule affects apps.
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Google will release Android 16 months earlier than expected and will also roll out a second minor release in Q4 2025.

How did Google speed up Androidโ€™s release cycle by so much?

I interviewed Googleโ€™s VP and GM of the Android Platform to find out.
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Android 16, Androidโ€™s faster release schedule, and new Gemini features in Android Studio, oh my!

We interviewed Seang Chau, VP & GM of Android Platform, and Matthew J. McCullough, VP of Android Developer Experience at Google, about these announcements over on the Android Faithful podcast. The interview is live now!
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