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Nothing has started pushing Nothing OS 4.0 — its Android 16-based update — to the Nothing Phone (3) after a prolonged beta cycle. The release brings visual polish, deeper Glyph integration, new customization options and system-level improvements aimed at making the interface feel faster and more tactile.
What’s new: fresh features and tighter Glyph integration
Nothing OS 4.0 expands the Phone (3)’s signature Glyph experience and leans into Android 16 capabilities. The standout addition is Live Updates feeding real-time ride, delivery and timer info to the lock screen, notifications and the Glyph Interface. Any app that adopts Android 16’s Live Updates can now surface progress through Nothing’s Glyph Progress lights — opening the door to many more supported apps.
Phone (3) exclusives: small touches with big impact
- Deeper Flip to Glyph controls — improved gestures and responses when you flip the device.
- Refined Pocket Mode — smarter behavior to avoid accidental activations.
- New Glyph Toys — Hourglass and Lunar Cycle light animations add playful, glanceable cues.
- Mirror Selfie updated — you can now save the original capture as an extra item in your Gallery.
Polish across the system: motion, dark mode and haptics
OS 4.0 focuses heavily on feel. Animations for opening and closing apps have been smoothed and layered with subtle depth so transitions feel more immersive. Haptic feedback now signals volume limits, providing a small but useful physical cue when you reach the minimum or maximum level.
Extra Dark Mode deepens blacks, improves contrast and helps conserve battery while offering a calmer, more focused look across Notifications, Quick Settings and the App Drawer. This darker aesthetic already extends to first-party apps like Launcher and Essential Space, with broader integration planned.
Customization and multitasking upgrades
- New widget sizes: 1×1 and 2×1 options for Weather, Pedometer and Screen Time help you craft a cleaner home screen.
- Pop-up View: run two floating apps simultaneously and switch between them with easy gestures; swipe up to minimize or pull down to expand full screen.
- Hidden Icons: hide apps from the App Drawer while keeping quick access one swipe away for a tidier layout.
Rollout details and how to get it
As expected, the initial rollout targets the Nothing Phone (3). Nothing says other Nothing and CMF devices will receive the update later, but there’s no firm schedule yet. Software updates typically arrive in staged batches, so if your Phone (3) hasn’t prompted you yet, give it a few days.
To check manually: open Settings > System (or Software update) and look for the OTA. Make sure your device is charged and connected to Wi‑Fi before installing.
Pricing note
For readers still shopping: the Nothing Phone (3) starts around $639 for the 256GB/12GB RAM model and about $719 for the 512GB/16GB RAM variant in select markets — prices vary by region and retailer.
Nothing OS 4.0 is an iterative but meaningful upgrade: it refines the visual language, stretches Glyph capability with Live Updates and smooths everyday interactions so the Phone (3) feels more cohesive and responsive.
Source: gsmarena
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