OnePlus already revealed that it will launch the OnePlus 13s smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Elite in India soon. Today, the company has revealed that it will be introducing a new physical control on its devices, the “Plus Key,” a customizable button designed to offer users more personalized and efficient ways to interact with their smartphones.
The company positions the Plus Key not merely as a replacement for the existing alert slider, but as an expansion of functionality, aiming to exceed user expectations and provide a more tailored experience.
According to OnePlus, the philosophy behind the Plus Key is rooted in providing users with greater control and more tools to streamline their daily routines. The name “Plus” signifies addition, expansion, and possibility, reflecting the button’s intended role in enhancing the overall smartphone experience.
Unlike traditional hardware switches that typically have fixed functions, the Plus Key is highlighted as being intelligent and customizable. This allows users to assign various actions to the button based on their individual needs and habits. Examples provided include quickly switching sound profiles, instantly launching the camera, or activating real-time AI translation with a single interaction.
OnePlus suggests that the Plus Key, particularly in conjunction with OnePlus AI, will evolve beyond a simple shortcut. The company anticipates that as AI integration within OxygenOS deepens, the Plus Key will learn user behavior, anticipate needs, and offer intuitive suggestions, potentially functioning as a personal assistant over time.
The company views the Plus Key as a platform for future development, with the potential for its capabilities to expand as software becomes more sophisticated and user routines become more dynamic. OnePlus has also indicated an openness to co-creating features with its user base, suggesting that feedback will help shape the evolution of the Plus Key.
Referencing its core philosophy of “Never Settle,” OnePlus states that the Plus Key embodies this mindset by building upon existing, effortless controls while introducing a smarter, more adaptable dimension to device interaction. The company encourages users to explore the button’s current capabilities and actively participate in its development by providing feedback on desired functionalities.
As usual, the phone will be sold on Amazon.in, in addition to OnePlus India online store as well as offline stores. We should know more details including the launch date of the OnePlus 13s in India in the coming weeks.