The official date for the presentation of the OxygenOS 12 di OnePlus, but this October will almost certainly be the good one. The new proprietary interface of the Chinese brand is currently being released in its first Open Beta version on the latest flagships of the multinational, but the global version will be launched very soon. In the meantime, let's find out all the rumors regarding the upcoming OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12, awaiting confirmation from the company made in China.
OnePlus OxygenOS 12: new features and apps
Let's start from the stylistic aspects, because from this point of view OnePlus has already specified that there will be a renewal of the interface. In particular, greater emphasis will be given to the play of light and shadow, as evidenced by the Zen mode. It gives us a first taste of these new features, as it shows more elegant and generally improved screens. An aspect on which OnePlus has worked a lot and is keen not to disappoint.
Section too PrivateSafe shows a change of style, and thanks to it you can keep data such as images, videos, audio and documents safe. All within a virtual lockbox. The section also becomes richer Shelf, which has many customizable options, perfectly integrated with both OnePlus Watch and earphones.
On a global level, the Scout function, after being successfully tested in India. This is a revamped version of the search bar. This allows you to quickly find everything on your smartphone, i.e. documents, contacts, music, web information and much more. There is also a voice search function.
The app changes style too Footnotes, which integrates new formatting tools and support for the Drawing function, thanks to which it will be possible to draw and create sketches or quick notes. Functionality is also worth mentioning Work Life Balance: it allows you to set up a work account to reduce distractions. Through it, your favorite apps can only be allowed during breaks, so you have complete control and work or study without losing focus.
Also interesting is the new version of the Dark mode, which gains support for 3 levels of adjustment: this will allow you to choose the preferred mode between a gray background in two shades or a completely black one. One will also be integrated Canvas function of the Always-On Display improved, more precise thanks to the new optimizations. We have new colors and more customizations, as well as an improved final effect. There is also the option to remove the strokes that were not done correctly.
Here is the list of OnePlus smartphones that will receive the OxygenOS 12
At the moment all the additions and improvements we have talked about have not been officially confirmed by OnePlus. The same argument can be made with reference to the possibility of deactivating the limit to apps: it is a function loudly requested by users, especially after the controversy of some time ago and the accusation of falsifying the performance of their smartphones.
We will see when the new UI will be made official by OnePlus. For the moment we can also leave you a provisional list of OnePlus devices that will surely be able to count on the OxygenOS 12. These are 13 smartphones, including top of the range and cheaper devices (such as the Nord series). Here she is:
- OnePlus 9
- OnePlus 9 Pro
- One Plus 9R
- OnePlus 8
- OnePlus 8 Pro
- OnePlus 8T
- OnePlus 7
- OnePlus 7 Pro
- OnePlus 7T
- OnePlus 7T Pro
- OnePlus North 2
- OnePlus North
- OnePlus North CE
Therefore, all that remains is to wait for official communications from the Chinese brand. When they arrive, we will obviously publish a new article with all the details disseminated directly by OnePlus. Updates follow.
