Now that Android 15 is out, phone manufacturers are busy making it ready for their devices. OnePlus, unsurprisingly, is also preparing OxygenOS 15, its version of the OS based on Android 15. However, not much has been revealed about it.
Until now.
A recent leak from the tech outlet SmartPrix has revealed new details about OxygenOS 15. According to the report, OnePlus may draw UI design inspiration from Apple’s iOS.
The most notable among all could be the changes in the control center. OxygenOS 15 is said to replace the familiar unified notification shade and quick settings menu with separate control centers, similar to iOS.
OnePlus will apparently offer users the option to keep the current layout, but the change could be met with mixed reactions, considering the established user experience in the Android ecosystem.
Interestingly, rumors suggest that Android 16 itself might be heading in this direction, so maybe OnePlus is just getting ahead of the curve – or copying Apple’s homework a little early.
The iOS influence might not end there. Leaks suggest OxygenOS 15 might adopt a volume control style similar to iOS, with a large slider that shrinks after pressing the volume button.
There’s also talk of a “Dynamic Island-style feature,” which sounds very much like iPhone’s notch integration. Another rumored feature, “Living Images,” could take its inspiration from Apple’s Live Photos.
The leak also points to extensive lock screen customization in OxygenOS 15. Users will be able to create a 3D lock screen with a depth effect, adjust the clock’s appearance, and choose from pre-made presets.
Lastly, the report suggests that there will be a hidden “Never Settle” Easter egg which you should be able to access by tapping “1+” in the calculator app and hitting “=”.
Most of these features sound strikingly similar to what’s expected in OPPO’s upcoming ColorOS 15. Given that OnePlus and OPPO now operate under the same parent company, it’s not surprising that the two UIs might share many similarities.
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