For those who own a Nothing Phone (1) or Phone (2), you may have noticed that you could already update to Nothing’s new OS 2.0. The brand made the update available for the public on August 28 2023, and is now available for both the Phone (2) and Phone (1).
If you haven’t updated to the newer OS, you might want to do so quickly, because it comes with the type of features that you definitely don’t want to miss out on! So, without further ado, here’s what you can expect with the Nothing OS 2.0 update.
OS 2.0 lets you customize your home screen to what you want it to be. The upgraded visual identity of the interface now carries the unmistakable essence of Nothing. Users will enjoy an updated launcher grid layout, complete with the option to hide icon labels for a cleaner look. Additionally, there are more customization options for folders, including various layouts and cover choices.
The update also brings renewed designs for essential widgets like Clock, Weather, and Quick Look. It will also come with a new Quick Settings which lets you get to the phone’s settings even quicker. That’s not all though, the Nothing OS 2.0 also allows for a more convenient experience, where you can access the widgets through the lock screen itself and when you have Always-On Display turned on too.
Nothing OS 2.0 also introduces the innovative Glyph Interface, including an Essential Glyph Notifications feature which prioritizes what matters most to you. You can select specific apps and contacts as essential, making it easy to spot important missed notifications at a glance, even when the phone is locked. Another thing you’ll appreciate is its Glyph Torch function which illuminates the entire Glyph Interface with a long press of the Torch Quick Settings tile—a torchlight, if you will.
As for the apps in your phone, the OS 2.0 update incorporates a range of new app features, including "Cloned apps" which lets you operate multiple accounts within the same app, eliminating the need to log in and out repeatedly, and for added security, there’s an "App Locker" safeguards apps with an extra layer of protection.
Nothing OS 2.0 leaves no stone unturned when it comes to improving user experience. This is especially true with its update for the Auto Brightness feature for better functionality. Overall, the Nothing OS 2.0 update makes your experience using Nothing smartphones even better, and more convenient in your daily life.
Nothing’s OS 2.0 update has already been made available to users as of August 28. But, if you didn’t get the notifications, don’t worry, it’s coming to all users gradually so you should receive it in the next few days.