Overview

• OnePlus has released an OxygenOS 16 Open Beta in India for the OnePlus 13, 13s, 13R, 12, 12R, and OnePlus Open, with enrollments running October 9–13 via the system settings Beta program.
• The stable OxygenOS 16 rollout is scheduled for October 16, following a week of teaser clips emphasizing a faster, smoother interface.
• Company materials highlight Flow Motion animations and enhanced parallel processing that target “zero‑lag multitasking,” including claims of three hours of uninterrupted Reels scrolling, one hour of gaming multitasking, and up to five apps at once in multi‑window or pop‑up views.
• Design previews show iOS‑style elements such as circular icons, expandable home‑screen folders, and refreshed Photos, Notes, and Weather app animations.
• AI and connectivity highlights include Mind Space with Google’s Gemini integration, drag‑and‑drop file transfer, screen mirroring to Mac or Windows PCs, and synchronization with iPhone and Apple Watch.