Introduction to OnePlus’ New Features
OnePlus thrives on trends—if other smartphone makers are doing something, you can bet OnePlus is going to have a take. The company recently confirmed it’s ditching the storied alert slider in favor of an Apple-like shortcut button called the Plus Key, and that’s not the only trend it’ll chase with its latest phones.
AI Features
OnePlus has also announced an expanded collection of AI features for translation, photography, screen capture, and more. OnePlus isn’t breaking new ground here, but it is cherry-picking some of the more useful AI features we’ve seen on other phones. The OnePlus approach covers most of the established AI use cases.
AI-Powered Apps
There will be AI VoiceScribe, a feature that records and summarizes calls in popular messaging and video chat apps. Similarly, AI Call Assistant will record and summarize phone calls, a bit like Google’s Pixel phones. However, these two features are India-only for now.
Global AI Features
Globally, OnePlus users will get AI Translation, which pulls together text, voice, camera, and screen translation into a single AI-powered app. AI Search, meanwhile, allows you to search for content on your phone and in OnePlus system apps in a "conversational" way. That suggests to us it’s basically another chatbot on your phone, like Motorola’s Ask and Search feature.
AI Camera Features
OnePlus also promises some AI smarts in the camera. AI Reframe will analyze what’s in your viewfinder and suggest different framing options. AI Best Face 2.0 (which will roll out later this summer) will analyze and correct things like closed eyes or "suboptimal expressions." This sounds like a OnePlus version of Google’s Best Take, but we’re not complaining—that’s a great feature. The OnePlus can work with group shots of up to 20 people, and you can even feed it photos taken on other phones to fix everyone’s face.
Conclusion
OnePlus is following the latest trends in smartphone technology, and its new AI features are no exception. With a range of features from AI-powered translation to smart camera capabilities, OnePlus is giving users more options to enhance their smartphone experience. While these features may not be entirely new, they are certainly useful and will likely be appreciated by OnePlus fans.
FAQs
- Q: What is the new shortcut button on OnePlus phones called?
- A: The new shortcut button is called the Plus Key.
- Q: Are all AI features available globally?
- A: No, some features like AI VoiceScribe and AI Call Assistant are currently only available in India.
- Q: Can AI Best Face 2.0 fix photos taken on other phones?
- A: Yes, AI Best Face 2.0 can analyze and correct photos taken on other phones, including group shots of up to 20 people.
