In abstract
- Nothing OS 4.0 formally launched
- Rollout begins on 21 November with Cellphone (3)
- Contains refreshed design, Further Darkish Mode, AI monitoring instrument and extra
British tech firm Nothing has begun Nothing OS 4.0, its new smartphone UI based mostly on Android 16. And there are some brand-new options to get enthusiastic about.
Nothing first introduced its NOS 4.0 alongside the launch of the Nothing Cellphone (3) again in early July, with a launch window of “early autumn”. The rollout lastly started on 21 November, with the Cellphone (3) first in line.
It’s unclear when different handsets will get the replace, with all Nothing telephones besides 2022’s Cellphone (1) appropriate.
Nothing OS 4.0 new options
Forward of that rollout, Nothing has issued a submit detailing a few of the enhancements coming to Nothing telephones.
With the promise of a extra fluid and intuitive design, we are able to count on a cleaner Fast Settings menu, a extra responsive lock display and always-on show, and a collection of reimagined lock display clocks.
A brand new Further Darkish Mode guarantees to go even additional with Nothing’s signature darkish aesthetic. The extra degree of distinction ought to save much more energy and ease eye pressure, whereas trying cool within the course of.

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Elsewhere, and AI Utilization Dashboard will hold you updated on all these intelligent LLMs (Giant Language Fashions) whirring within the background. That’s one useful AI characteristic you gained’t discover on the Google Pixel 10 Professional.
There’s additionally a brand new Pop-up View, which helps you to use two floating apps concurrently. Swipe up from the underside edge to minimise an app, then pull all the way down to develop it.
Nothing can be promising enhancements to the photographic expertise, with an upgraded Digicam and smarter Gallery, but it surely stays to be seen how a lot of a distinction these will make.
An official submit on X offers you an thought of what to anticipate:
To test if the replace is offered in your cellphone, head to Settings > System > System Updates to test manually. You could have to put in every other excellent updates earlier than Nothing OS 4.0 seems.

