OnePlus is all set to unveil its next-generation operating system, OxygenOS 14, for OnePlus smartphones on September 25th. This latest version of OxygenOS is built on the foundation of Android 14 and is currently in beta testing. OnePlus has teased that OxygenOS 14 will bring an array of exciting features aimed at enhancing the user experience. However, it's important to note that not all OnePlus devices will be eligible for the update right away.
According to OnePlus, the initial batch of phones to receive OxygenOS 14, based on Android 14, will include the OnePlus 11, OnePlus Nord 3, and OnePlus 11R, with the OnePlus 10 Pro expected to follow shortly. The company is actively collaborating with beta testers to refine the operating system before it rolls out globally.
One of the highlights of OxygenOS 14 is the introduction of OnePlus's proprietary performance platform called the "Trinity Engine." This technology is designed to address common smartphone challenges that arise after an OS update, such as performance and battery efficiency. While the precise workings of Trinity Engine are not entirely clear, OnePlus mentions that it comprises six innovative technologies: CPU Vitalization, RAM Vitalization, ROM Vitalization, HyperBoost, HyperTouch, and HyperRendering. Together, these technologies promise a versatile, fast, and smooth experience across various scenarios, including multitasking, intensive mobile gaming, and prolonged usage.
In terms of user interface changes in OxygenOS 14, there are noticeable tweaks. The control panel, accessed by swiping down from the top right, sports a new, more minimalist design, and the icons appear bolder. Additionally, a convenient "search" feature has been added to the homepage, making it easier for users to find apps with fewer taps, somewhat akin to Apple's Spotlight on iPhones and iPads. There's also a file dock in the sidebar for quick file storage, albeit for a limited time.
For OnePlus 11 users, there's the option to easily add or remove Hasselblad branding. New always-on display (AoD) styles, including a "carbon footprint" design to raise awareness, have been introduced. Lastly, there are some changes in app-opening animations.
As OnePlus prepares to roll out the stable Android 14 update, more features and improvements are bound to be discovered by users.
In addition to the operating system update, OnePlus is gearing up to launch its first foldable device, known as the OnePlus Open, next month. It's possible that OnePlus may choose the same date for the phone's launch as the OxygenOS 14 release. Stay tuned for further details.
