Launch Details
• OnePlus has confirmed the India rollout of OxygenOS 16 on October 16, built atop Android 16
• The update will debut with the upcoming OnePlus 15 and reach older models via OTA updates
• The UI tagline “Intelligently Yours” hints at deeper personalization and smarter interactions
AI-Powered Features
• OxygenOS 16 integrates Google’s Gemini AI for on-device generative tasks
• Users can interact with content, identify objects via camera, and use gesture-based tools like circle to search
• Plus Mind and Mind Space features will allow Gemini to plan trips, retrieve stored info, and offer contextual assistance
What’s New
• Expect refreshed icons, smoother animations, and full-screen always-on display
• Lock-screen widgets, faster app launches, and enhanced customization are also anticipated
Sources: Mashable India, Gadgets360, Android Authority, MSN Tech, Gizbot, Mint