Oliver Cragg / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Nothing started rolling out the steady model of Nothing OS 2.5 to the Cellphone 2 final week.
- Nothing OS 2.5 is now rolling out in beta for the Cellphone 1.
- The replace brings extra customization, further gesture controls, new widgets, and some enhancements.
Final Friday, Nothing introduced it was bringing the steady model of Nothing OS 2.5 to the Cellphone 2. The corporate additionally mentioned there could be an open beta launched for the Cellphone 1 earlier than the top of the 12 months, however didn’t specify the discharge date. However it seems that the time is now, as the corporate has formally introduced the open beta.
Solely days after releasing the steady model of Nothing OS 2.5 — based mostly on Android 14 — for the Cellphone 2, Nothing introduced on X (previously Twitter) that it’s releasing OS 2.5 in open beta for the Cellphone 1 at the moment. The social put up in query is a intelligent holiday-themed message with wrapping paper-like photos that reveal the announcement when clicked on.
Nothing OS 2.5 will deliver quite a lot of new options and enhancements to the Cellphone 1. One instance is further customization choices, like a brand new ambiance wallpaper impact that turns background photographs into dynamic wallpapers. The open beta may also introduce extra management gestures, new widgets, and some enhancements. In order for you entry to the open beta, you’ll first need to obtain it.
Right here’s the total changelog for the Nothing OS 2.5 beta:
- Customization
- Redesigned a joint Residence Display and Lock Display customization web page and improved the edit wallpaper circulate for a extra complete view of choices.
- New Environment wallpaper impact: Remodel your background picture right into a dynamic wallpaper that brings movement to colours on your own home display. A seamless transition between your lock and residential screens.
- Launched strong coloration wallpapers for a cleaner Residence Display look.
- Added a monochrome coloration theme within the fundamental coloration part.
- ‎Gesture
- Customizable double-press energy button to shortly entry a selected function. Simply head to Settings > System > Gestures.
- Extra Lock Display shortcut choices like: Do Not Disturb, Mute, QR code scanner, and video digital camera.
- Seize screenshots shortly with a three-finger swipe gesture.
- New screenshot editor and menu, permitting for extra superior modifying options and fast deletions.
- ‎New Widgets
- Pedometer Widget: Monitor your every day steps straight from your own home display. Set objectives and monitor your progress to remain motivated.
- Media Participant Widget: Shows the at the moment enjoying track. Management your music simply whereas on the transfer.
- Display Time Widget: Monitor and handle your every day display time to take care of a wholesome digital way of life.
- ‎Extra enhancements
- Added a brand new Glyph animation for when NFC is getting used.
- Improved the expertise of Flip to Glyph.
- Optimized the expertise of the Climate app and improved the notification of climate alerts.
- Refreshed the again gesture arrow visible to be extra in step with Nothing’s model.
- Made it attainable to set ringtone and notification sound volumes individually, with an up to date quantity management interface.
- Up to date Fast Settings format and help to point out extra gadget icons.
- Improved the soundness of the digital camera.
- Enhanced general system stability for a extra dependable and easy expertise.