OnePlus is retiring its iconic Alert Slider in favor of a customizable button on future devices, as confirmed by CEO Pete Lau. The decision comes from user demand for more flexibility beyond switching sound profiles. The new “smart button” will retain mute functionality while offering additional custom actions like launching apps or taking screenshots. This move follows Apple’s transition to an Action button on the iPhone 15 series, mirroring OnePlus’ past inspiration from Apple’s original Alert Slider.
Source: Android Authority
