Nothing has welcomed the new year with exciting news for its smartphone users. Following the rollout of the Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 stable update for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the company is now extending this update to two more of its devices: the Nothing Phone (1) and the CMF Phone 1.
Nothing Phone 1 • CMF Phone 1
The changelogs for the Nothing OS 3.0 update for both devices are largely the same, with the CMF Phone 1 benefiting from an enhanced charging status display on the lock screen. Below is a detailed overview of the key features introduced in this update.
Shared Widgets
- Widgets can now connect users with friends and family, displaying another person's widgets directly on your home screen to facilitate interaction and reactions.
Lock Screen Enhancements
- New customization options are available for the lock screen, accessible via long-pressing or through a dedicated Customisation page.
- Users can choose from an assortment of new clock face styles.
- The space for widgets on the lock screen has been expanded, allowing for more widgets to fit seamlessly.
App Drawer Improvements
- The introduction of an AI-powered Smart Drawer sorts apps into folders, keeping everything organized and enhancing user accessibility.
- Users can pin their most-used apps to the top of the drawer for fast access.
Pop-Up View Features
- Enhanced drag-and-drop capabilities allow users to position the pop-up view anywhere on the screen.
- Resizing is easy by dragging the bottom corners of the pop-up view.
- Quick access can be granted by pinning the pop-up view to the screen edge.
- Swipe-down notifications can be used to enter the pop-up view, enhancing multitasking.
Design Upgrades
- Quick Settings have been redesigned for a more streamlined editing experience, letting users customize shortcuts to their liking.
- The widget library has been reimagined with integration options for both Nothing and third-party widgets.
- Settings get a visual boost with updated UI, displaying real-time connection statuses for Network & Internet and Bluetooth.
- A new dot animation has been added for fingerprint unlocking and device charging.
Additional Enhancements
- AI learning capabilities have been introduced, enabling the system to understand usage habits and prioritize frequently used apps.
- An auto-archive function has been added to optimize storage without deleting apps or data.
- Partial screen sharing now allows users to record specific app windows instead of the entire screen.
- An updated setup wizard version 3.0 ensures a smoother user experience during onboarding.
- Predictive back animations have been implemented for credible app responses.
- The lock screen charging status display has been enhanced specifically for the CMF Phone 1, providing users clear insights into their charging speeds.
It's important to note that the Shared Widgets feature is currently in beta and exclusively supports connections between Nothing devices. During the upgrading process, optimization in the background may lead to temporary overheating and higher power consumption.
Nothing Phone (1)
| 128GB 8GB RAM |
$ 699.00
|
€ 217.43
|
| 256GB 8GB RAM |
$ 575.00
|
₹ 24,999
|
For users of the Nothing Phone (1) and CMF Phone 1, the brand advises that firmware updates typically occur in a staggered manner. Therefore, users may not receive the Nothing OS 3.0 update simultaneously. If you haven’t received it yet, rest assured it will be rolling out to your device shortly.
Nothing CMF Phone 1
| 256GB 8GB RAM |
$ 289.00
|
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| 128GB 8GB RAM |
€ 198.43
|
£ 169.54
|
