OnePlus unveils AI-filled OxygenOS 15, first beta coming very soon

Today OnePlus has officially announced the next version of its Android skin. OxygenOS 15 is based on Android 15, which Google just released to its Pixels last week. The first open beta version of OxygenOS 15 will go out to the OnePlus 12 on October 30. The stable version could start rolling out at the end of November.

OxygenOS 15 is billed by OnePlus as a major upgrade, and it's one focused on speed, design, and AI. It has refined animation interactions made possible by Parallel Processing. This promises to deliver a smooth experience even during heavy usage.

OxygenOS 15 on the upcoming OnePlus 13 will take 20% less storage space than OxygenOS 14 did when the OnePlus 12 launched.

Now let's get to the buzzword elephant in the room - AI. OnePlus is highlighting its AI Detail Boost, which "can transform low-resolution or cropped images into stunning 4K visuals in seconds". Big if true, as the saying goes. This feature is integrated into the built-in photo album.

AI Unblur does exactly what it says, while AI Reflection Eraser - you guessed it - erases glass reflections from your photos. In the smart sidebar you'll find your AI Toolbox, which incorporates AI Reply. This understands the conversations you have and generates contextually relevant replies for you.

Intelligent Search improves on-device searching with AI, and OxygenOS 15 also has Circle to Search (and Google's Gemini will replace Google Assistant on the OnePlus 13). Pass Scan quickly scans paper or digital boarding passes. AI Notes can do things like formatting, expanding or reducing content, adjusting formality, and ensuring that the notes are well-structured and nicely polished, and AI Notes are also voice-powered.

The new software also comes with a new boot animation, new icons, more shelf card choices, and more fingerprint unlocking style options. OnePlus has even added "comprehensive Shimmering Effects" and "Gaussian Blur" across the system, "creating a natural and harmonious visual experience", whatever that means. The Settings menu, the notification bar, and the control center have all been streamlined.

You can even easily share files to iPhones with the Share with iPhone feature. OxygenOS 15 additionally gets the theft protection features announced by Google a while back.