Nothing has begun the rollout of a stable update for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, bringing exciting new features through Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0. This update introduces a revamped user interface and enhanced functionalities designed to improve customization, app organization, and user experience.
The comprehensive update includes a new lock screen customization option, a Smart Drawer powered by AI, and an overhauled Quick Settings interface. Below is a detailed changelog outlining the main features of this update.
Shared Widgets
- Connect with friends and family through shared widgets displayed on your home screen, allowing for interaction and reactions.
Lock Screen Enhancements
- New lock screen customization page can be accessed via long-press or the customization menu.
- Choose from various new clock face styles.
- Expanded widget space to add more widgets to your lock screen.
Revamped App Drawer
- AI-powered Smart Drawer organizes apps into categories for easier access.
- Users can pin favorite apps at the top of the app drawer for quick reach.
Improved Pop-Up View
- Users can drag and resize the pop-up view for effective multitasking.
- Pin pop-up views to the screen edge for quick access, and view incoming notifications without leaving your current app.
UI Enhancements
- New design for Quick Settings and an optimized widget library for easier editing and browsing.
- Updated Settings interface with current connection displays for Network & Internet and Bluetooth options.
- New animations for fingerprint unlocking and charging.
Additional Improvements
- AI learns usage habits to prioritize frequently used apps for smoother performance.
- Improved lock screen charging status display for at-a-glance speed monitoring.
- Support for an auto-archive function to free up storage without affecting user data.
- New partial screen sharing capability to share specific app windows.
- Upgrade to Setup Wizard 3.0 for an improved user introduction experience.
- Enabled predictive back animations for apps that support them.
- Updated Security Patch to December.
Nothing has informed users that this update is being released in phases and may take time to reach all devices. Users should note that during the upgrade, temporary overheating and increased power consumption might occur as the system optimizes in the background, but it will stabilize post-upgrade.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Pricing
| 256GB 12GB RAM | € 352.13 |
£ 340.35 |
| 256GB 8GB RAM | ₹ 23,240 |
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