OnePlus and OPPO are reportedly dropping the alert slider from future flagships in favor of a customizable action button. A new leak has revealed that it may be called the “Magic Cube Key.” In ...

OnePlus is giving a heads-up about the change to its fans, who have been protective of the slider in the past. Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, texting apps and ...

OS 26.1 replaces the ‘Stop’ button for alarms and timers with a new ‘Slide to stop’ action. Here’s how to get the button back ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. The Alert Slider on OnePlus hardware is like sesame seeds on a hamburger bun. Or maybe like chocolate syrup on ...

Pete Lau says that the new button is going to be designed to offer an intuitive and customizable experience while keeping the original sound-switching capabilities. OnePlus also notes that it will ...

The Alert Slider has been an iconic part of OnePlus smartphones for a while now, but it seems it may be going away if a new rumor is to be believed. Physical switches are pretty rare in modern ...

OnePlus is making a big change to its phones, and it’s all about the famous Alert Slider. For nearly a decade, this little switch has been a fan-favorite. The slider allowed users to easily toggle ...

But there’s good news – while iPhones running iOS 26.1 will now default to using 'slide to stop', you can actually choose to ...

OnePlus has revealed its artificial intelligence plans for its devices, starting with the introduction of the Plus Key, which will replace the Alert Slider. The Plus Key, like its predecessor, is a ...

OnePlus is killing one of its most iconic features, the Alert Slider, with a button, the brand has confirmed this week. In a post on its community forums, OnePlus’ Pete Lau has confirmed that the ...