OnePlus is considering replacing its iconic alert slider with a customizable button. The alert slider has been a key feature on OnePlus phones since 2015. It lets users quickly switch between silent, vibrate, and ring modes.
However, leaked information suggests OnePlus may introduce a new “Magic Cube Key” instead. This button would offer expanded functionality beyond just toggling notification modes. It could be remappable to allow one-click actions like mute, flashlight, screenshot, photo, translation, and app launch.
While the Magic Cube Key would provide more versatility, removing the alert slider may be controversial. The slider has been a beloved and signature feature of OnePlus devices. Many users appreciate being able to change alert settings without looking at the screen.
OnePlus may introduce the Magic Cube Key
The potential change signifies OnePlus aligning with industry trends while trying to maintain its identity. Recent iPhone models have featured a customizable Action Button.
OnePlus may be aiming to offer something similar. Details are still scarce on exactly how the Magic Cube Key would work, and it’s also unclear which upcoming OnePlus devices may include this change.
The feature could eventually come to phones from OnePlus’s partner brands, like Oppo and Realme. Swapping out the alert slider for a programmable button would be a major design shift for OnePlus. The company briefly removed the slider in the past but quickly brought it back after user feedback.
How fans react this time remains to be seen as more details emerge
