OnePlus Joins AI Race in Smartphones
▼ Summary
– OnePlus is replacing its alert slider with a shortcut button called the Plus Key, following industry trends like Apple.
– The company is introducing AI features for translation, photography, and screen capture, though not innovating but adopting existing useful ones.
– AI VoiceScribe and AI Call Assistant will record and summarize calls, but these features are currently limited to India.
– Globally, OnePlus users will get AI Translation and AI Search, which offer text, voice, and screen translation plus conversational search.
– AI camera features like AI Reframe and AI Best Face 2.0 will suggest framing options and correct expressions in photos, similar to Google’s Best Take.
OnePlus is diving headfirst into the AI revolution, bringing a suite of smart features to its smartphones that mirror what competitors are already offering. While not groundbreaking, these additions position OnePlus as a serious player in the AI-powered mobile space, blending convenience with familiar functionality.
The company’s latest AI push includes tools designed to streamline everyday tasks. AI VoiceScribe, for instance, records and summarizes calls from messaging and video apps, while AI Call Assistant does the same for traditional phone calls—though both are currently limited to the Indian market. Globally, users will get AI Translation, a versatile tool combining text, voice, camera, and screen translation into one app. Another notable addition is AI Search, which lets users find content on their devices using natural language—similar to Motorola’s Ask and Search, but hopefully more refined.
Photography also gets an AI boost. AI Reframe suggests better compositions by analyzing what’s in the frame, while AI Best Face 2.0 (coming later this summer) fixes closed eyes or awkward expressions in group shots. This feature, reminiscent of Google’s Best Take, supports photos with up to 20 people and can even enhance images taken on other devices.
While OnePlus isn’t reinventing the wheel, it’s smartly integrating proven AI capabilities into its ecosystem. For users invested in the brand, these additions could make daily interactions smoother—even if they’re playing catch-up with the competition.
(Source: Ars Technica)
