OnePlus has officially confirmed that OxygenOS 16 will launch in India on October 16. This highly anticipated new user interface, built upon Android 16, promises to deliver a fresh aesthetic with redesigned elements and a comprehensive suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features to OnePlus smartphones. While the upcoming OnePlus 15 flagship is expected to come pre-installed with OxygenOS 16, older eligible devices will likely receive the update via an over-the-air (OTA) download. Notably, OnePlus previously revealed that the new OS would integrate Google’s advanced Gemini AI models, enabling devices to perform complex generative AI tasks directly on the handset.
OxygenOS 16: Mark Your Calendars for October 16
The tech giant made this exciting announcement, stating that the new Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 will be unveiled in India on October 16, accompanied by the tagline “Intelligently Yours.” While specific details remain under wraps, the company has previously offered glimpses into the innovative AI features that the OxygenOS 16 update is expected to introduce.
This significant firmware update is set to introduce “OnePlus AI,” a suite of new AI-powered tools designed to enhance user interaction. These capabilities are anticipated to include features such as an AI chatbot that can identify objects displayed on the phone’s screen or seen through the camera, along with a “circle to search” function, among other intuitive innovations.
Industry reports widely indicate that the upcoming OnePlus 15 will likely be the inaugural smartphone to ship with OxygenOS 16 pre-installed. For owners of existing OnePlus devices, the new operating system will be rolled out through an over-the-air update, subject to device eligibility.
It was also recently confirmed by OnePlus that Google’s powerful Gemini AI models would be integrated directly into the Android 16-based OxygenOS 16. This integration is set to unlock advanced on-device AI functionalities, enabling Gemini to securely access a user’s saved content from the innovative Mind Space hub, further enhanced by the “Plus Mind” feature.
OnePlus has even showcased practical applications, illustrating how users can leverage the Google AI chatbot to plan complex tasks, such as a five-day trip to Paris, by intelligently drawing upon relevant information stored within the Mind Space app. Furthermore, the seamless interaction with the Plus Mind feature will allow Gemini to execute personalized tasks, significantly reducing the manual effort typically required to sift through saved content.