OnePlus 12. | Image credit — PhoneArena
The iOS influence is said to extend to other aspects of the user interface as well. The volume slider will now behave similarly to iOS, starting large and shrinking as you adjust the volume. The lock screen will offer increased customization options, reminiscent of iOS.
While these iOS-inspired changes are the focus of the current report, it remains to be seen what other updates OnePlus has in store for OxygenOS 15. OnePlus is reportedly planning to launch its first OxygenOS 15 beta with Android 15 as early as this month, with a more likely release date in October. Android 15 itself was recently released to AOSP and is expected to arrive on Pixel devices and Samsung devices soon. The OnePlus 13 is also anticipated to debut in China in October.
I find these changes intriguing, if a bit surprising. It’s interesting to see OnePlus, once a champion of stock Android, embrace elements from iOS. While some users may welcome the familiarity and added features, others might lament the departure from Android’s traditional design language. Ultimately, the success of OxygenOS 15 will depend on how well OnePlus integrates these new elements and maintains the overall user experience.
