Nothing is the last manufacturer to announce its Android 16 update, arriving as nothing of os 4.0. The startup describes it as its most refined version to date, filled with new features and improvements of use. Deployment begins as a beta version for certain smartphone models. Here is everything you need to know.
More minimalist UI
Although the arrangement familiar with monochrome tones and points matrix accents remain, nothing bones 4.0 introduces a cleaner and more polished interface. The most notable visual changes appear on the locking screen and the fast parameter panel, which now has updated fonts and a redesigned clock style for an “additional” minimal look.
Regarding the quick parameters, he obtains a modern refreshment with new forms of application icons, widgets and extended personalization options inspired by native Android 16.
Nothing OS 4.0 introduces a cleaner locking screen, a home screen and quick settings. / © nothing
The dark mode also sees an upgrade with the introduction of an additional dark mode. This applies deeper shades on applications and elements of the system to reduce eye stress and improve energy efficiency.
New camera and faster application responses
The multitasking gets a boost with the floating widget now supporting two applications at the same time. The native camera application receives an updated user interface, new commands and updated presets. The gallery has also been improved to improve research features and better organization.
The update improves the locking screen and the screen always on, which makes the two most reactive. Overall, nothing claims that OS 4.0 offers faster, more fluid and more stable application performance compared to nothing os 3.0.
Transparency of use of AI
Nothing introduces a new dashboard for using AI, integrated into the essential space. It follows the statistics of use for models such as Chatgpt-40, Flash and Whisper, displaying daily and weekly activities, as well as the total past. AI’s features are now more transparent, with contextual notifications and state indicators to keep informed users.
What CMF and CMF phones are eligible?
Nothing plans to launch OS 4.0 via a beta version Program starting soonAlthough the specific eligibility of devices remains uncertain.
Based on the typical software policy of Nothing, all current devices, with the exception of the Nothor phone (1), should receive the update. The phone (3) is likely to be the first online, while the phone (1) was confirmed that it was on OS 3.0 as the last major update.
| Model | Announced update date | Distribution start |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone (3) | TBC | |
| Telephone (3a) Pro | TBC | |
| Telephone (3a) | TBC | |
| Telephone (2A) plus | TBC | |
| Telephone (2A) | TBC | |
| CMF phone 2 pro | TBC | |
| CMF 1 phone | TBC |
Do you plan to join the Beta Nothing OS 4.0 version with your device nothing or CMF? What features are you the most excited to try? Let us know in the comments.
