Nothing OS 3.0 open beta released for Phone (2a)

Nothing releases the open beta of its 3rd OS version based on Android 15 for Phone (2a).

File photo: Nothing Phone (2a)

Better software and tons of features

It's quite interesting that Nothing Phone (2a) received the first as it's not the top-end offering of the brand or not even the latest release.

Anyways, this means the device is also one of the earliest to receive the latest Android 15 OS.

Below is the list of Nothing OS 3.0 features:

Lock screen

• New lock screen customization page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen.
• Upgraded clock faces. Choose your favorite style.
• Expanded widget space, allowing you to place more widgets on your lock screen.

Smart Drawer

• Added AI-powered Smart Drawer feature to automatically categorize your apps into folders, for better organization and easy access.
• You can pin your favorite apps to the top of the app drawer for ultimate convenience. No scrolling is required.

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Quick Settings

• Reconsidered Quick Settings design with an optimized editing experience.
• Enhanced widget library design.
• Updated visuals in Settings including better Network & Internet and Bluetooth options.

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Camera improvements

• Faster camera launch speed under the Camera Widget.
• Reduced HDR scene processing time.
• Optimized portrait effects by fine-tuning blur intensity based on face size.
• Boosted camera performance in low-light environments.
• Improved zoom slider display.

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Enhanced pop-up view

• Movable pop-up view for cleaner and more productive multitasking.
• Easily resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners.
• Pin the pop-up view on the screen edge for quick access.
• View information without leaving your current app. Simply swipe down on incoming notifications to enter the pop-up view. Enable via Settings > System > Pop-up view.
• New fingerprint animation with signature dot matrix styling.

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Other improvements

• Added support for auto-archive function to automatically free up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
• Partial screen sharing for more efficient and secure screen recording. Record just an app window rather than the entire screen.
• Updated setup wizard to version 3.0 for the smoothest introduction to Nothing OS.
• Enabled predictive back animations for apps that have opted in.

With regards to other devices, the Phone (2) is set to receive it on November, while the Nothing Phone (1), Phone (2a) Plus and CMF Phone 1 will get it on December.

What do you guys think?

Source: Nothing