The new OnePlus 13s isn’t just an ordinary compact flagship smartphone. The smartphone marks the debut of 2 new OnePlus features. The first is the Plus key, which replaces the Alert Slider. Additionally, it gets a new AI tool called ‘Mind Space’. By default, the Plus key is programmed to capture the content on the screen and save it as a Memory in the Mind Space. So, what exactly is the Mind Space, and how does it change the way you interact with your OnePlus 13s? Let’s take a closer look.
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What is Mind Space? The new OnePlus AI feature takes screenshots to the next level
The Google Pixel 9 Series kicked off the trend of using AI to categorise and label screenshots for easy access. Its standalone Screenshots app, while not perfect, was a step in the right direction. If you take a lot of screenshots, you can relate to the frustration that comes with having a cluttered Screenshots folder. On a Pixel, you can organise your screenshots into different collections and manage different projects simultaneously. Every screenshot is supplemented with an AI-generated meta description, which allows you to search for it easily.
Earlier this year, Nothing unveiled its new Phone (3a) series with an ‘Essential’ key. This glossy button takes a screenshot and lets you add a voice note to it. You can even direct your phone to remind you to look up the screenshot later. The screenshots are saved in the ‘Essential Space’. Like Pixel’s Screenshot app, Nothing’s Essential Space uses AI to extract information from screenshots and create concise descriptions for them.
OnePlus’ Mind Space follows a similar path, but looks more polished and refined. When you press the Plus button, the smartphone records the content on the screen, analyses it, and tucks it away as a Memory in the Mind Space. The way Mind Space interacts with different apps makes it the real deal. Its understanding of the content on the screen is far greater than Google’s Screenshots app and Nothing’s Essential Space.
After capturing the Memory of a bus ticket, we were impressed with how Mind Space analysed it and neatly laid out the date, timing, seat, fare, and other details. It also prompted us to create a reminder for the journey with just one tap. Capturing a WhatsApp conversation about flight timings and expected arrivals yielded a similar result.
The Memories in the Mind Space can be filtered by the apps in which they were captured. However, it does not let you create new projects or collections. On the bright side, the AI search tool works like a charm and responds very well to natural language input. Not only does it bring up the Memories associated with your query, but it also generates a natural language response containing the information you need. We asked the Mind Space about upcoming bus rides, and it accurately looked into the saved tickets and presented key data from the most relevant one.
AI Search isn’t enabled by default. Here’s how you can turn it on.
Step 1: Go to Settings.
Step 2: Tap on Accessibility & convenience.
Step 3: Select AI Search.
Step 4: Tap on AI Search again.
Step 5: Turn on the toggle switch.
For earlier access, you can add Mind Space to your phone’s home screen. Here’s how.
Step 1: Go to Settings.
Step 2: Tap on Accessibility & convenience.
Step 3: Select Mind Space.
Step 4: Tap on Home screen shortcut.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Mind Space on OnePlus 13s?
Mind Space is a OnePlus AI feature that stores your screenshots and extracts key information from them.
How do I access Mind Space on my OnePlus 13s?
Go to Settings>Accessibility & convenience>Mind Space. Tap on ‘Home screen shortcut’ to add it to your phone’s home page.
How do I add a Memory to Mind Space?
Press the Plus button to capture the content on the screen and add it as a Memory in Mind Space.
How do I program the Plus button to capture a Memory?
Go to Settings>Plus key, swipe right until you reach Mind Space, and tap ‘Set’.
How do I enable AI Search on my OnePlus phone?
Go to Settings>Accessibility & convenience>AI Search, and turn on its toggle switch.
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Final Thoughts
If you want to use the Plus key for some other function, you can capture a Memory on your phone by swiping up on the screen using three fingers. You should also know that OnePlus AI uses cloud servers for computation purposes. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
