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

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 picture shows the phone’s side profile, focusing on the new button alongside the left edge of the device, positioned right where the alert slider used to sit. The OnePlus executive mentioned ...

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 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 ...

However, according to reputable leakster Digital Chat Station, the Find X8 Ultra won’t feature the control. Apparently, Oppo will be swapping the slider for an Apple-style Action Button that ...

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 ...