OxygenOS 16 coming in October: these devices will get the update
OnePlus has announced the date when OxygenOS 16 will be announced. The manufacturer is basing the new skin on Android 16. Which devices can expect the update?
Stefan Hage
Since 2009, Stefan has written on mobile tech, starting at GSM Helpdesk. A photography enthusiast, he co-founded DroidApp.nl with Luke in 2014, combining in-depth articles with his own striking review photos.
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