In abstract
- Nothing OS 4.0 coming quickly
- Refreshed design, Further Darkish Mode, AI monitoring device
- Nothing Ear (3) earphones introduced
British tech firm Nothing has previewed Nothing OS 4.0, its new smartphone UI based mostly on Android 16, revealing some distinctive options.
Nothing first introduced its NOS 4.0 on the launch of the Nothing Telephone (3) again in early July, with a launch window of “early autumn”. Forward of that rollout, Nothing has issued a publish detailing a few of the enhancements coming to Nothing telephones.
With the promise of a extra fluid and intuitive design, we will count on a cleaner Fast Settings menu, a extra responsive lock display and always-on show, and a choice of reimagined lock display clocks.
A brand new Further Darkish Mode guarantees to go even additional with Nothing’s signature darkish aesthetic. The extra stage of distinction ought to save much more energy and ease eye pressure, whereas wanting cool within the course of.
Elsewhere, and AI Utilization Dashboard will maintain you updated on all these intelligent LLMs (Massive Language Fashions) whirring within the background. That’s one useful AI function you received’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 right down to broaden it.
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Nothing can be promising enhancements to the photographic expertise, with an upgraded Digicam and smarter Gallery. Count on new controls and artistic presets, although particular particulars haven’t but been revealed.
In keeping with Nothing, “NOS 4.0 will quickly attain Nothing smartphones”. We don’t get any specifics on timings or fashions, however we’d count on it to hit the Nothing Telephone (3) first.
Nothing says that it’s launching its Open Beta testing program quickly, so some within the Nothing neighborhood will quickly be capable to get a style of this Android 16-based UI.
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Nothing Ear (3)
In associated information, Nothing has introduced its new earphones, with a Tremendous Mic function that may at all times hear you on calls, whatever the stage of background noise.
The brand new design incorporates a extra ergonomic form and 100% anodised recycled aluminium on the case.
The earphones function 12mm dynamic drivers and help as much as 45db of Adaptive Noise Cancellation. There’s additionally help for Hello-Res LDAC audio at 24-bit, plus sufficient battery life for as much as 10 hours of steady playback.
They value £119/$79, and can be found now from the Nothing web site.