- Nothing OS 3.0 introduces a refined aesthetic with redesigned elements like the Quick Settings panel and smoother dot matrix animations for fingerprint recognition and charging.
- Smart Drawer, automatic image categorization, and natural language search improve usability, with AI upscaling and image generation tools to be added in future updates.
- Faster app launches, 1.4x quicker photo-to-gallery transitions, and 25% faster HDR and portrait effect processing highlight the OS’s performance improvements.
Nothing recently unveiled its upcoming Nothing OS 3.0, which brings a range of exciting new features, including AI-powered enhancements, performance upgrades, and visual refinements. Carl Pei, the founder of Nothing, and Yuri Levin, the Software Product Design Lead, introduced the new OS alongside the launch of the Nothing Ear (open).
Key features of Nothing OS 3.0
Nothing OS 3.0 introduces a sleek new design with updates to key elements like the Quick Settings panel and the lock screen clock. The brightness slider now integrates the auto-brightness toggle directly into the control for ease of use.
Additionally, the signature Dot Matrix Animation has been enhanced with a new engine, providing smoother animations across the system. Users will notice dot matrix effects in animations like fingerprint recognition and charging, while the weather app adds a dynamic twist with its dot matrix-style icons.
Further, AI takes center stage in the new OS, offering intelligent functionalities like Smart Drawer, which automatically sorts apps into categories. Additionally, AI-driven image categorization and natural language search improve content discovery. In future updates, the OS will introduce AI upscaling for enhanced image resolution and AI image generation tools, further expanding creative possibilities.
The new Nothing Gallery app boosts efficiency with 25% faster processing and uses AI to recognize key moments in your media. It automatically highlights and cuts out subjects, making it easier to organize and relive your favorite memories.
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Release timeline
The open beta for Nothing OS 3.0 is scheduled to begin in October 2024, with the stable roll-out planned for December 2024. A detailed list of compatible devices and a precise roll-out schedule will be announced soon.
Compatible devices (Expected)
- Nothing Phone (2)
- Nothing Phone (2a)
- Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Nothing Phone (1)
- CMF Phone (1)
Note: The compatibility for the above-mentioned devices has not been officially revealed. The list is based on Nothing’s promises for Android upgrades across its devices. So, stay tuned with us to get the latest information.
