Nothing has unveiled its latest Android 16-powered update, introducing new features to its phones, including a unique take on Google’s Live Updates. Dubbed Nothing OS 4.0, users can now conveniently monitor deliveries, rides, or timers through the Glyph Interface, a dot-matrix display on the Phone 3’s rear or a system of lights on older models like the Phone 3A.
Live Updates on Nothing devices showcase a visual progress indicator tailored to each device. For instance, the Phone 3A’s light gradually illuminates to reflect Live Update progress, while the Phone 3 exhibits an animated progress bar. These updates can even be viewed on the device’s lock screen.
Additionally, Nothing is introducing an AI-powered Essentials App tool enabling users to create custom widgets by describing them to a chatbot. The latest OS enhancements include sleeker native app icons, fresh lock screen clocks, and animations offering enhanced tactile feedback for smoother interactions.
Users can now multitask more efficiently with the ability to open and switch between two floating apps seamlessly. The introduction of a new darker dark mode with deeper blacks further enhances the user experience.
Specifically for the Phone 3, Nothing is rolling out features like a ‘pocket mode’ that deactivates the Glyph Matrix when the device is in a pocket, along with playful ‘toys’ displaying an hourglass and lunar position on the dot-matrix.
Nothing OS 4.0 is set to roll out to Phone 3 users initially, with plans for wider availability in the future.
Source: The Verge