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OnePlus has a long history of bold design experiments. On the functional side of things, the multi-stage alert slider switch has been a hot favorite in the community. Unfortunately, it’s going away ...

Just to give you a bit of a back story. The alert slider has been a part of OnePlus’ high-end smartphones since 2015, with the exception of the OnePlus 10T. In other words, it has been a part of ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, including Galaxy S25 Edge secrets, Samsung confirms new folding phones, the Pixel 10 Pro’s hidden strength, Google Photos ...

Apple isn’t the only one eliminating the physical mute switch, as it did on the iPhone 15 Pro. Today, OnePlus, a prominent Android brand, announced that it is moving away from the alert slider in its ...

OnePlus is one of the companies that typically adds an alert slider to its phones. It’s a super convenient way to silence your phone without waking it. However, as useful as the alert slider is, ...

The Alert Slider on OnePlus hardware is like sesame seeds on a hamburger bun. Or maybe like chocolate syrup on a sundae? It’s a great hardware feature that is essentially part of OnePlus’ history.

Rumors claim OPPO and OnePlus are developing an Alert Slider replacement that brings more customization for users. The new hardware feature could mirror Apple's Action Button, which is introduced on ...