Remember when smartphones were just phones? Those days are officially over. OnePlus just dropped a bombshell that’s about to make your current phone feel like a brick from 2010.
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The Game-Changer: Plus Key Arrives on OnePlus 13s
OnePlus isn’t just adding another AI assistant to the crowded market. They’re revolutionizing how we interact with our phones through OnePlus AI and the groundbreaking Plus Key – a customizable hardware button that’s replacing the iconic Alert Slider on the OnePlus 13s.
But here’s where OnePlus AI gets interesting: this isn’t just another button.
What Makes Plus Key Different?
The Plus Key transforms your OnePlus 13s into a productivity powerhouse. Press it to:
- Switch sound profiles instantly
- Launch your camera in milliseconds
- Start translations on the fly
- Begin recordings without fumbling through menus
The real magic happens with AI Plus Mind – think of it as your phone’s photographic memory.
AI Plus Mind: Your Digital Brain Extension
Ever screenshot something important only to lose it in your camera roll chaos? AI Plus Mind solves this forever.
Simply press the Plus Key or swipe up with three fingers when you see something worth remembering. The AI instantly:
- Captures relevant screen content
- Organizes it in your dedicated Mind Space
- Extracts actionable information (like adding events to your calendar)
- Makes everything searchable through natural language
“The foundation of OnePlus AI is built upon a deep understanding of our users,” explains Arthur Lam, Director of OxygenOS and AI Strategy. “They want AI to help them work smart, play hard and be their authentic selves.“
The Complete OnePlus AI Toolkit
OnePlus AI isn’t stopping at smart screenshots. Their comprehensive AI suite includes:
AI VoiceScribe: Record, summarize, and translate calls directly within your favorite apps. Perfect for busy professionals who can’t afford to miss details.
AI Call Assistant: Available in India, this feature provides automatic call summaries and real-time translation during conversations.
AI Translation: One app for all translation needs – text, voice, camera, and screen translation unified.
AI Reframe: Analyzes your photos and suggests multiple creative compositions. Say goodbye to boring shots.
AI Best Face 2.0: Automatically fixes closed eyes and awkward expressions in group photos with up to 20 people.
Privacy Meets Performance: Private Computing Cloud
Here’s what separates OnePlus from the competition: they actually care about your privacy.
While sensitive AI processing happens on-device, intensive computations use OnePlus’s Private Computing Cloud – a secure, encrypted environment that keeps your data locked away from prying eyes through Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) technology.
Google Gemini Integration: The Power Partnership
OnePlus is taking things further with deep Gemini integration across OxygenOS apps like Notes and Clock. The upcoming Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing will let you have real-time conversations about what your camera sees and what’s on your screen.
Imagine asking your phone to explain a complex diagram or translate a foreign menu in real-time. That’s the future OnePlus is building.
Availability: When Can You Get It?
The Plus Key and AI Plus Mind debut on the OnePlus 13s, with rollout planned across all OnePlus smartphones launching in 2025. The OnePlus 13 Series will receive AI Plus Mind through a future software update.
The Bottom Line: Why This Matters
OnePlus isn’t just adding AI features – they’re reimagining how smartphones should work. The Plus Key represents a fundamental shift from reactive to proactive technology.
While others focus on flashy AI chatbots, OnePlus is building tools that actually solve real problems: information overload, language barriers, and productivity bottlenecks.
This isn’t just another smartphone upgrade. It’s the beginning of truly personal AI that adapts to how you actually live and work.
Ready to experience the future? The OnePlus 13s with Plus Key is coming soon, and it might just be the smartest investment you make in 2025.
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