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What to Expect from OxygenOS 15 Beta for OnePlus Users
OnePlus is almost ready to release the OxygenOS 15 beta update based on Android 15. This new version comes loaded with many improvements that will upgrade the whole user experience.
What’s New in OxygenOS 15?
Dynamic Notifications: It’s a feature taken out from Apple’s book; OnePlus is going to bring a Dynamic Island-like element that will facilitate subtle notifications and other useful information without disturbing the user from ongoing activities.
Revamped Control Center: It will give the Control Center a new look to make it easier and more intuitive.
File Sharing and Live Photos: Drawing inspiration from Apple’s AirDrop and Live Photos, the former will allow users to share files at faster speeds, while the latter adds further dynamics to image capture and thus more versatility to the system.
AI Improvements: Artificial intelligence will significantly improve camera performance, give customized recommendations, and bring increased efficiency in battery management.
Sleek New Design: OxygenOS 15 is going to sport a cleaner, classier user interface.
Faster Updates: OnePlus will increase the frequency at which new Android versions and security patches are made available to devices, ensuring their safety and updating capabilities.
Gaming Improvements: Higher refresh rates and improved touch response for gamers will be provided to make OnePlus smartphones more responsive and smoother for gaming.
Enhanced Privacy: This will be one of the primary action items to ensure user data protection, thereby delivering privacy and security.
Extended Customization: Additional options for further customization of devices according to users’ taste and other preferences will be added.
What We Still Don’t Know
Details on these features are still not fully shared and are based on preliminary leaks and speculations at the moment. Moreover, no release date for the OxygenOS 15 beta has been confirmed.
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OnePlus 11 OxygenOS 15 August Update Rolls Out with Split View Enhancements, BeaconLink, and Privacy Improvements
OnePlus has rolled out a new OxygenOS 15 update for the OnePlus 11, bringing a range of improvements, useful features, and the latest August 2025 Android security patch. The update size is 890.86 MB and focuses on making the phone smoother, smarter, and more secure.
The update enhances the overall user experience with smoother animations for opening, repositioning, and resizing floating windows. Multitasking also gets better with improvements to Split View. It is no longer limited to fixed ratios, and users can now adjust the ratio freely. When using two apps in landscape, the divider can be dragged to resize them according to preference.
In terms of notifications, OnePlus has simplified how alerts appear in landscape mode. Instead of taking over the full screen, banner notifications now appear in a minimal format to reduce interruptions. Users can also swipe down on a notification to open the app in a floating window, or tap a button to do the same, rather than switching to full screen.
The Private Safe feature has been upgraded as well. Users can now share images and videos stored in Private Safe, customize album covers, and sort or view media files by time. There is also a new option to add files directly under the “Other files” category, giving more control over stored content. When recent tasks are stacked, users can now lock or unlock apps simply by swiping down on the app from the recent tasks screen.
A notable addition is BeaconLink, which allows users to send text, images, and voice messages to nearby people without an internet connection. This can be enabled in Settings > Mobile network > BeaconLink.
Lastly, the update integrates the August 2025 Android security patch, ensuring better protection for the device.
With this update, the OnePlus 11 becomes more seamless to use, offering improved multitasking, enhanced privacy options, and a more distraction-free experience.
I tested Nothing’s Essential Space on the Nothing Phone (3) and OnePlus Mind Space on the OnePlus 11. Both look similar on the surface, but the way they work feels very different. Let’s break it down.
Nothing Essential Space has a dedicated Essential Key button. Just double press, and the app opens instantly. From there, you can create summaries, reminders, or even voice notes. Everything is simple and fast.
OnePlus Mind Space works with a three-finger swipe gesture. It opens smoothly and also creates summaries and reminders, but you need to do more manual steps compared to Nothing.
The big win for Essential Space is that it syncs directly with Google Calendar. Add a reminder once, and it’s already there. You can even record voice notes or use the camera app to analyze photos and auto-generate descriptions.
Mind Space, on the other hand, shines with app-wise sorting. For example, it can organize summaries by WhatsApp, Chrome, or Twitter, which is quite useful. But adding reminders is manual, and sharing options are limited.
Nothing also adds cool exclusive features like Flip-to-Record, where you just flip the phone, hold the key, and it records with Glyph animations. Later, the AI auto-summarizes your entire meeting or talk into English text. Super handy!
Sharing is also easier on Nothing. You can export your notes as an image, PDF, or Markdown and send them anywhere. On OnePlus, you only get the delete option, which feels basic.
Overall, Nothing Essential Space feels more polished and feature-rich, while OnePlus Mind Space is still catching up. The app-wise sorting on OnePlus is neat, but Nothing’s extra features make it the better option for now.
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OnePlus announced its latest flagship tablet, the OnePlus Pad 3, last month alongside the OnePlus 13s. While the tablet has already gone on sale in some markets, the company has now officially confirmed that it will launch in India in September 2025.
Pricing Details Coming Soon
Although OnePlus has confirmed the India launch month, the company said that pricing details will be announced in the coming weeks, closer to the actual sale date.
OnePlus Pad 3: Key Specifications
The OnePlus Pad 3 comes with a range of powerful features, positioning it as a strong competitor in the premium tablet market.
Display
- 13.2-inch 3.4K LCD screen (3392 x 2400 resolution)
- 144Hz refresh rate with variable options (144/120/90/60/50/48/30Hz)
- 315 PPI pixel density
- 900 nits peak brightness
- 540Hz touch sampling rate for smooth and fast touch response
Performance
- Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 3nm Mobile Platform
- Adreno 830 GPU for excellent graphics performance
- Available in two RAM options: 12GB LPDDR5x or 16GB LPDDR5T
- Storage options include 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.0
- Runs on Android 15 with OxygenOS 15
Cameras
- 13MP rear camera with LED flash
- 8MP front camera for video calls and selfies
Audio
- USB Type-C audio support
- 8 speakers with Hi-Res certification for high-quality sound
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be) with dual-band support (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
- Bluetooth 5.4
- USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps)
- 5G sharing support
- NFC support
Battery and Charging
- 12,140mAh battery (typical capacity)
- Supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging for quick power-ups
Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions: 289.61 x 209.66 x 5.97mm
- Weight: 675 grams
Availability
After its launch, the OnePlus Pad 3 will be available for purchase in India through:
- Amazon.in
- Flipkart
- OnePlus.in
- Other major platforms and retail stores