HIGHLIGHTS
- Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta, built on Android 15, has been released.
- The Nothing Phone (2a) is the first device to receive the update.
- Find out the update roadmap for other Nothing devices.
Today, smartphone brand Nothing announced the release of the Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta update for its devices, which is based on Android 15. The Nothing Phone (2a) is the first model to receive this update. Additionally, the company has shared the beta rollout schedule for other devices in its lineup.
Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 Features
Nothing announced the changelog and rollout schedule for Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta on its official community forum. The update is now available for the Nothing Phone (2a) and introduces the following features:
Lock screen
- New lock screen customisation page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen.
- Upgraded clock faces. Choose your favorite style.
- Expanded widget space, allowing you to place more widgets on your lock screen.
Smart Drawer
- Added AI-powered Smart Drawer feature to automatically categorize your apps into folders. For better organization and easy access.
- For ultimate convenience, you can pin your favorite apps to the top of the app drawer. No scrolling required.
Quick Settings
- Reconsidered Quick Settings design with an optimized editing experience.
- Enhanced widget library design.
- Updated visuals in Settings including better Network & Internet and Bluetooth options.
Camera improvements
- Faster camera launch speed under the Camera Widget.
- Reduced HDR scene processing time.
- Optimized portrait effects by fine-tuning blur intensity based on face size.
- Boosted camera performance in low-light environments.
- Improved zoom slider display.
Enhanced pop-up view
- Movable pop-up view for cleaner and more productive multi-tasking.
- Easily resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners.
- Pin the pop-up view on the screen edge for quick access.
- View information without leaving your current app. Simply swipe down on incoming notifications to enter the pop-up view. Enable via Settings > System > Pop-up view.
- New fingerprint animation with signature dot matrix styling.
Other improvements
- Added support for auto-archive function to automatically free up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
- Partial screen sharing for more efficient and secure screen recording. Record just an app window rather than the entire screen.
- Updated setup wizard to version 3.0 for the smoothest introduction to Nothing OS.
- Enabled predictive back animations for apps that have opted in.
Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta Rollout Timeline
Nothing has mapped out a clear timeline for the rollout of its OS 3.0 based on Android 15, with a general release scheduled for December this year. Until then, users who are comfortable with trying pre-release software can sign up for the Open Beta program and be among the first to test out new features.
- Nothing Phone (2a): October 2024.
- Nothing Phone (2): November 2024.
- Nothing Phone (1): December 2024.
- Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: December 2024.
- CMF Phone 1: December 2024.
