OnePlus Announces Replacement for the Iconic Alert Slider
In a recent community update, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed the company's decision to eliminate the beloved Alert Slider from their future devices. This change comes after extensive feedback from users who expressed a desire for a more customizable solution.
Lau emphasized that the brand aims to introduce a more advanced and customizable button that will retain the same fundamental functionality of the Alert Slider. Users will still be able to toggle between sound profiles effortlessly, but the new button promises additional features that enhance user experience.
The Alert Slider has been a signature feature in every OnePlus flagship since the OnePlus 2 was launched in 2015. The only exception was 2022's OnePlus 10T, which omitted the feature, but consumer demand led to its swift reinstatement in subsequent models.
Recent rumors indicate that OnePlus, along with its parent company Oppo, plans to introduce a customizable smart button in their upcoming flagship devices, possibly named the “Rubik’s Cube key.” This new button is expected to debut on the Oppo Find X8 Ultra and subsequently appear on the OnePlus 14.
