Android smartphone manufacturer abandons cherished alert slider in favor of action button.
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Stepping away from tradition, OnePlus, a prominent Android brand, has announced its plans to ditch the alert slider in its flagship devices starting from their future offerings. Similar to the iPhone, they'll instead be introducing a customizable button.
In a recent forum post, OnePlus shared their reasons for this change, stating, "This decision allows us to optimize device space, experiment with new layouts, and enhance structural improvements, all while maintaining high performance." However, the post remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the button, only indicating it will be versatile and user-friendly.
The alert slider on OnePlus flagship phones has been a distinctive feature since the brand's inception. Its removal in the 2022 release, the OnePlus 10T, sparked a wave of discontent amongst fans. This news hasn't been met with enthusiasm either, considering the alert slider has become synonymous with OnePlus's identity over the past decade.
One user in the comments shared their disapproval, "No way, Pete! The alert slider is the emblematic trait of OnePlus. I love the convenience of being able to tell my phone's status at a glance, and I'd hate to see that change."
OnePlus remains silent on the timeline for this change or whether we'll see it as early as the next phone release. There are rumors swirling about the potential return of the OnePlus 13T, a model OnePlus took a break from releasing. Interestingly, Oppo, OnePlus's parent company abroad, still incorporates the alert slider in its flagships, like the recently launched Find N5 foldable. A new foldable from OnePlus this year seems unlikely.
OnePlus has given its fans a heads-up about this change, allowing them time to process before the new button mechanism makes its debut. The brand hints that the button will not only be customizable but also capacious enough to "adapt" to its user's preferences. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau states, "Whether you're a power user or prefer a simple interface, this button is designed to cater to your needs, not the other way around." We'll have to wait and see if they manage to meet these expectations and respond to the pleas from their fanbase to keep the alert slider.
- In the future, tech giants OnePlus will abandon the alert slider on their flagship devices, replacing it with a customizable button, similar to those found on Apple's products.
- For the coming years, innovation in the tech industry could see a shift in design, with brands like OnePlus making significant changes to their devices, such as the removal of the alert slider and the introduction of adaptable buttons.
- As more technology evolves in 2022, we can expect to see a growing focus on customizable user interfaces, with brands like OnePlus incorporating versatile buttons and personalization options for their flagship devices.
- This year, OnePlus may announce changes to their flagships that prioritize adaptability, with the introduction of a user-friendly button designed to cater to individual preferences, setting a new direction in smartphone design.
