OnePlus has pushed out a new Open Beta update to its OnePlus 3 and 3T users, the Open Beta 21 to OnePlus 3 and Open Beta 12 for the OnePlus 3T brings in quite a few changes and new features to the Oxygen OS including the Parallel space feature, which can run two version of the same application. The update comes in 75MB size and is now rolling out gradually.
Parallel apps is one feature which many Chinese OEM have baked into their OS recently and user can also find it on custom ROM’s. By enabling this feature users can use two instances of their favorite social media apps or other apps. This allows users to have dual WhatsApp, dual FB, dual Snapchat and other popular social media apps on their smartphone. To enable this feature users need to go to settings->apps->parallel apps-> select the app/s they want and they will be available in the list with a special icon on it. Also, the update brings new launched V2.15 which brings new folder UI and also double finger slide support. The gallery app now supports light mode and also RAW image is now supported.
Here is the official change log posted on the OnePlus forum –
New addition：
- Parallel apps:
- All new parallel apps feature that lets you run a parallel version of the same app using a separate account. Right now this supports Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, and Instagram (and a few more popular apps)
Updates：
- Updated to Launcher V2.1.5 ：
- Optimized home screen folder icon, with a preview look of first 4 icons in the folder
- Redesigned UI for folders, allowing switch between folders by swiping left or right
- Added double finger slide support, you can now slide the home screen with one finger while using another to hold an item
- Updated to Gallery V1.8
- Supports light theme
- Supports opening RAW format images
- Updated File Manager to V1.7.1
- Long pressing search items now shows edit operations
Optimizations:
- Call histories from the same person will now be merged
Bug Fixes：
- Fixed increased battery consumption after connecting to a Bluetooth device
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