Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 is now available for Phone 2 users, the company announced on Tuesday. This allows them to try out the new operating system (OS) update and experience new features like updated widgets, more customization options and camera improvements before the public release in December. The beta program first launched last month, starting with the Phone 2a, and will roll out to other devices like the CMF Phone 1 later this year.
Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 Features
Nothing is said. OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 offers an exclusive preview of the OS based on Android 15. It has the same features that the company introduced in the beta update for the Nothing Phone 2a in October. This includes the ability to display friends and family widgets on the device’s home screen. Users can connect and interact with others through reactions.
The latest update also brings more customization options to the home screen and lock screen, allowing for more direct editing. Users can simply long-press the screen to enter edit mode and customize it by adding new watch faces, fonts, and design layouts. Expanded widget space allows you to place more widgets on your lock screen. Quick Settings has been redesigned with updated visuals, more streamlined editing features, and an improved library design.
Nothing OS 3.0 includes a feature called Smart Drawer, which is powered by artificial intelligence (AI). According to the company, it can automatically place apps in separate category folders based on usage. It also improves usability by introducing the pinning of the most frequently used apps to the top of the app bar.
Changes have also been made to the camera. The list of changes includes reduced HDR processing time, improved low-light performance, a better zoom slider, and faster startup speed with the camera widget.
Other features of the Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 update include an auto-archive feature to free up storage space, a new matrix-themed fingerprint animation, partial screen recording, an updated setup wizard, and a new charging animation.