London-based tech giant Nothing released the Open Beta version of Nothing OS 2.5 for its Phone (1) smartphone in December. Yesterday the company rolled out the stable version of Nothing OS 2.5.2 based on Android 14 for the Phone (1) users.
Here’s more about it
Nothing Phone (1): Nothing OS 2.5.2 update
This latest update brings various new features and improvements to the smartphone.
Customisation
- Redesigned a joint Home screen and Locked screen cutomisation page and improved the edited wallpaper flow for a more comprehensive view of options.
- New Atmosphere wallpaper effect: Transform your background photo into a dynamic wallpaper that brings motion to colours on your home screen—a seamless transition between your lock and home screens.
- Introduced solid colour wallpapers for a cleaner Home screen appearance
- Added a monochrome colour theme in the basic colour selection.
Glyph Interface
- Get direct access to the Glyph Interface’s music visualization feature.
- Improved overall Glyph light playback effect when synchronizing with your device’s audio
- Added a new Glyph animation for when NFC is being used
- Improved the experience of Flip to Glyph
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Gesture
- Customisable double-press power button to quickly access a chosen feature. Just head to Settings>System>Gestures
- More Lock Screen shortcut options like Do Not Disturb, Mute, QR code scanner, video camera
- Capture screenshots quickly with a three-finger swipe gesture
- New screenshot editor and menu, allowing for more advanced editing features and quick deletions
- Refreshed the back gesture arrow visual to be more in line with Nothing’s style
Quick Settings
- Added support for switching ring modes in Quick settings
- You can now directly set your network via Quick settings without unlocking the device
- Updated Quick settings layout and support to show more device icon
New Widgets
- Pedometer widget: Track your daily steps directly from your home screen. Set goals and monitor your progress to stay motivated
- Media Player widget: Displays the currently playing song. Control your music easily while on the move
- Screen time widget: Monitor and manage your daily screen time to maintain a healthy digital lifestyle
More Improvements
- Optimised the experience of the weather app and improved the notification of weather alerts
- Made it possible to set ringtone and notification sound volumes separately, with an updated volume control interface
- Automatically excludes the preview of the previous screenshot when taking continuous screenshots
- Improved the stability of the camera
- Enhanced the overall smoothness and responsiveness of the system for a more fluid user experience
- Enhanced system stability and improved battery life
To upgrade to this latest version, Nothing Phpne (1) users should head to Settings>System>System update.
