The smartphone world feels like it’s on the edge of something big. Artificial intelligence—once tucked away in specific apps or features—is starting to play a starring role. And right at the center of this shift? OPPO and Google, teaming up more closely than ever to bring users a smarter, more seamless experience. The latest sign of this? OPPO’s flagship Find X8 now supports Android™ 16 Beta 3, and the upcoming Reno14 Series is set to roll out with Google Gemini baked right in.
This partnership is more than just a technical collaboration. It signals a deeper push from OPPO to integrate AI into the very fabric of its devices. Kai Tang, President of OPPO’s Software Engineering, put it plainly: “Our mission at OPPO is to use AI to meaningfully empower our users, which we achieve through strategic partnerships like our collaboration with Google. With the Reno14 Series, we are collaborating closely with Google to systematically integrate Google Gemini into OPPO core apps. This integration will enable users to effortlessly perform complex actions across multiple apps using simple natural language queries, significantly enhancing AI convenience.”
Gemini Connects to OPPO Apps: A New Level of Control
OPPO and Google aren’t just talking about AI—they’re embedding it into everyday tools. Building on what ColorOS 15 introduced, this next phase of integration takes things a step further. The Reno14 Series will connect Gemini directly to native OPPO apps like Notes, Calendar, and Clock. That means users won’t have to jump between apps or tabs to get things done. Just press and hold the side button, and Gemini springs into action.
This opens the door to what’s being called “multi-app journeys.” Picture this: you have a long document to review, but no time. Instead of skimming through it, you ask Gemini to summarize it. The summary lands neatly in OPPO Notes. Or maybe you’re watching a cooking video on YouTube and want to save the key steps. Gemini can grab that information and organize it for you.
Even everyday planning becomes easier. Say you’ve just booked a flight and confirmed hotel dates—you can simply tell Gemini, “add this to my OPPO Calendar,” and the entry appears without fuss. It might not sound groundbreaking at first, but these tiny conveniences add up, especially over time.
OPPO AI: A Clear Vision for the Future
OPPO isn’t just dipping its toes into AI; it’s diving in with a plan. During Mobile World Congress 2025, the company laid out a clear roadmap: deliver secure, evolving AI capabilities and reach around 100 million users with generative AI features by the end of 2025. It’s ambitious, definitely—but it also feels very much within reach, given how fast things are moving.
The partnership with Google Gemini is central to this strategy. By integrating AI more deeply into devices like the Reno14 Series, OPPO is trying to make AI feel less like a separate feature and more like a natural extension of the phone itself. And it’s not just about convenience; it’s about changing how we interact with our devices on a daily basis.
So, is this a game changer for your next smartphone? It might be. If OPPO can deliver on its promises, users might find themselves relying on AI not just occasionally, but as a core part of their mobile experience. And that—perhaps more than any single new feature—could define the next era of smartphones.
