Nothing has rolled out the stable version of Nothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14 for the Nothing Phone(2) users. This comes after the beta rollout of the update and making the required optimizations.
The Nothing OS 2.5 introduced an array of customisation features for users. From Widgets to home and lock screen customisation, new gestures to volume control, now users will get more freedom to try new things with creativity.
Here is the detailed changelog that the update brings.
Customisation
● Redesign to a joint Home Screen and Lock Screen customization page and improvements on the edit 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 colors on your home screen. seamless transition between your lock and home screens.
● New glass wallpaper effect: Add a glass filter to give your favorite wallpaper a unique appearance.
● Introduction of solid-color wallpapers for a cleaner home screen appearance.
●Addition of a monochrome color theme in the basic color section.
Glyph Interface
● Glyph Progress integration for Google Calendar – keep track of your upcoming events with a 5-minute countdown.
●Glyph Timer now supports time presets, allowing you to quickly set your desired duration
● Glyph Timer can now be opened directly from the lock screen without unlocking
● Added an option to open the Glyph Timer popup window by tapping instead of holding to accommodate for the Quick Settings widget.
● Added a new Glyph animation when NFC is used.
● Improvements to the experience of Flip to Glyph.
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, and 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.
More improvements
● Optimised the experience of the Weather app and improved the notification of weather alerts.
● Refreshed the back gesture arrow visual to be more in line with Nothing’s style.
● Made it possible to set ringtone and notification sound volumes separately, with an updated volume control interface.
● Updated Quick Settings layout and support to show more device icons.
●Improved the stability of the camera.
● Enhanced overall system stability for a more reliable and smooth experience.
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.
Nothing OS 2.5 incoming.
Coming to a Phone (2) near you over the next few days. With new features and improvements to enhance your experience even further.
Open Beta for Phone (1) will kick off before the end of the year. pic.twitter.com/2Wtui7LJ7a
— Nothing (@nothing) December 15, 2023
As per the announcement Nothing Phone(1) users will soon receive an open beta rollout. It will be rolled out before the end of the year.
