In a recent forum post, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the company is phasing out the Alert Slider in favor of a new ...

And sure, that’s a small bit of dedicated space on the device for such a simple task, but let’s be real, the Alert Slider is awesome. It’s a simple little switch and allows me to control ...

usually involves mashing the volume button to lower the ringer, swiping down the control center, or heading into the Settings app. On OnePlus phones, a quick slider switch did the job. The ...

OnePlus said Monday that its signature Alert Slider feature is being transitioned into a button, much like Apple did when it replaced a similar feature with the Action button starting with the ...

As for why anyone would want a six-axis, 17-slider, 128-button joystick, think about this: with this much control, it would be relatively simple to build the MIDI controller to end all MIDI ...

Lau says the slider is “a huge piece of hardware just to switch sound profiles,” and that a “smarter, customizable button” could enable “a more personalized experience.” The change ...

OnePlus will no longer outfit its phones with the iconic Alert Slider switch Future OnePlus phones will feature an iPhone-style customizable button The button will offer the same functionality as ...

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 ...

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has officially confirmed the company’s plans to replace the iconic Alert Slider ... at a “smart button” that will provide users with greater control and customisation ...

It’s a clever hybrid of a mechanical button and a capacitive slider. But some users have found the learning curve a little steep. Here’s how to master it. The new Camera Control button on the ...

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 ...