Nothing. An open beta version of OS 3.0 1 for Phone 2a has not been announced. This will allow users to try out the update and its new features before it goes public in December. It is based on Android 15 and offers new home screen and lock screen customization options, updated widgets, improved camera and other improvements. There is no word that the app will be available for other devices like the Phone 2 and CMF Phone 1 later this year.
Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 Features
In a community post, Nothing announced that its OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 for Phone 2a includes some of the features it previewed last month. The update brings a new lock screen that allows for more direct editing by simply long-pressing the screen. It also features new watch faces, headsets, and design mockups.
Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 features an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart box. This feature automatically organizes apps into different categories based on usage. Users can also pin their most frequently used apps to the top of the app bar.
The update includes camera improvements, including reduced HDR processing time, faster launch speed with the camera widget, improved low-light performance, and a better zoom slider display. It also enables faster multitasking by allowing users to move and resize the popup window. The same can now also be pinned to the edge of the screen.
The fingerprint animation has also been tweaked to match the company’s synonymous matrix theme. Nothing’s latest update includes an auto-archive feature that claims to automatically free up storage space without deleting data or apps. Users can also record parts of their screens instead of the entire window. It goes without saying that it has also updated the setup wizard to version 3.0 for a smoother process.
Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 Release Schedule
Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 is now available for download on Phone 2a. The update beta release schedule for other devices is as follows:
- Phone 2: November 2024
- Phone 1: December 2024
- Phone 2a Plus: December 2024
- CMF Phone 1: December 2024