Nothing OS 2.0 update: Launch timeline, expected features, how to download, and more | 91mobiles.com
The latest iteration of Nothing OS, OS 2.0, is expected to launch alongside the Nothing Phone (2). The new custom skin is said to bring a host of changes, features, and improvements to its smartphones. Nothing OS 2.0 will focus on fluidity and implement elements that reportedly enhance users’ productivity and introduce functional aesthetics throughout the UI. In this article, we delve into everything there is to know about Nothing’s latest custom skin update, including its release date, partnerships with other brands, expected new features, and more.
Nothing OS 2.0 release date
Nothing OS 2.0, as confirmed by the company’s CEO Carl Pei, is set to start rolling out to Phone (1) users by the end of August. The operating system, expected to be based on Android 13, will come pre-loaded on the highly anticipated Nothing Phone (2) which is scheduled for launch on July 11th.
Software support is very important to us. Nothing OS 2.0 will be coming to Phone (1) users by the end of August.
— Carl Pei (@getpeid) June 13, 2023
Nothing OS 2.0 expected features
Over the past few weeks, both Nothing and Carl Pei have provided several sneak peeks of Nothing OS 2.0 and what users can expect from the latest skin.
New home screen widgets
In a tweet, Carl Pei shared a screenshot of his home screen which is likely from the Nothing Phone (2) as implied by the placement of the clock to the extreme left on the status bar. In the screenshot, we can see two different types of clock widgets and weather widgets in black shades. As a reply to the tweet, Nothing’s Software Product Design Lead, Bruno Viegas also shared a home screen screenshot which shows a bigger and more detailed weather widget along with Do Not Disturb, Dark mode and Glyph interface toggles.
Considering the custom skin has been in the news for the past several weeks, the screenshots could very likely be from Nothing OS 2.0.
Glyph Composer
Nothing has partnered with Swedish Media House to come up with a feature called ‘Glyph Composer’ which will allow users on Nothing OS 2.0 to create and customise new sounds and notifications. These custom sounds will simultaneously synchronise with the Glyph interface on the rear. The feature could be made available for third-party developers which will allow them to create custom Glyph lightings and sounds for both Nothing Phone (1) and Phone (2).
Swedish House Mafia ringtones
As part of the collaboration, the Swedish House Mafia, a music supergroup has developed custom ringtone packs for Nothing OS 2.0. These ringtones can be further altered using the Glyph Composer which makes use of large buttons to illuminate each part of the Glyph interface. This is further enhanced by the unique sounds that are generated upon tapping the buttons. Once the ringtone is composed, Nothing phone users will be able to set it as their default call ringtone.
Unique identity
The Nothing OS 2.0 is set to create an identity of its own, as hinted by the company through a tweet. Previously, Carl Pei highlighted that Nothing OS 1.0’s development was mostly outsourced which got vastly improved with Nothing OS 1.5 as the company started to develop an in-house software team. With the combined efforts of all software developers, Nothing OS 2.0 will bring several new aspects to the table which will help it stand apart from the other mobile software skins in the market.
Blloc elements
With Blloc’s founder, Mladen M. Hoyss joining Nothing as the Software Creative Director, we can expect Nothing OS 2.0 to gain several key features from the Ratio launcher. This is an Android launcher that focuses on minimalism by curating only the essential elements on the home screen for maximum productivity.
Improved fluidity
Just recently, Carl Pei tweeted a fill-in-the-blank phrase which indicates that Nothing OS 2.0 will be extremely smooth and fluid to operate. This is backed by the fact that Nothing has hired several ex-OnePlus employees to work on the software who are very familiar with making the software as smooth as possible.
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