Nothing has released the stable version of its Nothing OS 3.0 (based on Android 15) for Nothing Phone 2 and Phone (2a) users. This update brings several new features, including Shared Widgets and improvements to the Quick Settings menu. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what’s new in this update.

Nothing OS 3.0 Update Roadmap

Here is the list of devices that received the Nothing OS 3.0 update:

November 2024

• Phone (2a) [Stable release]
• Phone 2 [Stable release]

December 2024

• Phone (1) [Beta release]
• Phone (2a) Plus [Beta release]
• CMF Phone 1 [Beta release]

What's new in OS 3.0?

Shared Widgets and Quick Settings

One of the key additions in this update is the Shared Widgets feature. This allows users to interact with each other through widgets and reactions. They are displayed on the newly designed and fully customizable lock screen. Alongside this, Nothing also introduces a Countdown timer widget that will help users remember important events and deadlines. Additionally, the Quick Settings menu has received several refinements, including better controls for Bluetooth, the ability to resize tiles, improved swipe interactions, and smoother tile transitions. You will also see new layouts and more widget sizing.

Nothing Gallery

The new OS 3.0 comes with an all-new Gallery app which features a clean interface and advanced search function with expanding tools like filters, markup, and suggestions.

Camera Enhancements

OS 3.0 brings several camera improvements, including better stability when switching between modes. Moreover, the Ultra HDR mode has been optimized with a brightness boost, and the Portrait Mode has received some polishing for improved performance and quality. Moreover, the company claims that compared to Google Photo, Nothing can open the photo taken from the camera 1.4 seconds faster.

Performance Updates

With AI-powered app management, Nothing OS 3.0 now intelligently prioritizes your most frequently used apps, keeping them readily available for a smoother, more efficient experience. Furthermore, there is good news for PUBG players - this update will support the game at a higher 90 fps refresh rate, ensuring smoother gameplay.

Other Improvements

The Auto-Archive functionality automatically frees up storage space without deleting apps or data. The new OS 3.0 also brings updated typography which comes with new fonts and better readability. Apart from this, the update also features an Enhanced Pop-up view that makes multitasking easier. Additionally, now you can record just a specific application window rather than the entire screen, giving you more control over your recordings.

Nothing OS 3.0 conclusion

Nothing OS 3.0 delivers an even more refined user experience with these new features and performance improvements. To get the update on your phone you can open the Settings on your phone and scroll down and tap the System Update.

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