Nothing, Phone 1 gets Android 15 stable

After testing the beta update for the Nothing Phone (1), it is getting its final major update as Android 15. With the latest update, there are multiple new changes and improvements.

The Nothing Phone (1) to getthing final enhancements

Nothing; Phone 1 has predecided to bring more capabilities, which will allow users to bring more exclusive experience for the devices. This includes new shared widgets, lock screen additional options, a new app drawer style, an enhanced pop-up view, and many more. To explore the full changelog, you can check the below

NothingOS 3.0 Official changelog

Shared Widgets

• Use widgets to link up with friends and family. See another person’s widgets displayed on your home screen and interact with each other through reactions. A new way to stay connected.
• Shared widgets are currently only supported between Nothing devices. And only photo widgets (squares) can be shared. We are rapidly developing support for other widgets, so stay tuned!

Notes: As Shared Widgets are in beta, you might encounter some issues. We appreciate your patience as we work to enhance your experience.

Lock screen

• Introduced new lock screen customisation page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen or via the Customisation page.
• Choose from a range of new Clock face styles.
• Expanded widget space allows you to place more widgets on your lock screen.

New app drawer style

• Added AI-powered Smart Drawer to automatically categorise your apps into folders, keeping your app drawer organised and making apps easy to find.
• Now you can pin your favourite apps to the top of the app drawer for quick access to your favourite apps.

Enhanced pop-up view

• Drag the pop-up view to any position on the screen for convenient multitasking.
• Easily resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners.
• Pin the pop-up view on the screen edge for speedy access.
• Swipe down incoming notifications to enter the pop-up view. Allows you to quickly view information without leaving your current app. Enable via Settings > Special features > Pop-up view.

Elevated design

• Redesigned Quick Settings and an optimised editing experience. Allows you to effortlessly tailor your shortcuts to your preferences.
• Redesigned widget library. Choose your favourite Nothing widgets or swipe left to browse third-party widgets.
• Enhanced Settings with updated UI visuals. Network & Internet and Bluetooth options now display the current connection.
• New Dot animation for fingerprint unlocking and charging.

Other improvements

• Allow AI to learn your usage habits and prioritise your frequently used apps. Keeps them active for longer intelligently for a smoother and more efficient experience.
• Added support for the auto-archive function. Automatically frees up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
• New partial screen sharing, so you can record just an app window rather than the entire screen.
• Updated setup wizard to version 3.0 for a smoother introduction.
• Enabled predictive back animations for apps that have opted in.

It is worth noticing that the Nothing Phone 1 has already received two major updates since its launch, which are based on previous Android versions, and it also received many new security updates, which have provided new security enhancements over the years. Now with this update, it looks like the company could still continue some more security updates for the devices.

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