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Nothing Phone 1 Android 14-Based Nothing OS 2.5 Stable Update Rolling Out to Users

Nothing Phone 1 currently runs stable Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5. The company has now announced that that it has started to roll out the Android 14-based stable Nothing OS 2.5 update for the Phone 1. In the detailed changelog, the update is said to bring improvements across different features including the signature Glyph Interface. It also introduces newer customisations and gestures and is claimed to enhance several user experiences on the handset. Notably, the Nothing Phone 1 launched in India in July 2022.

According to the changelog listed by Nothing, the Nothing OS 2.5 update for Nothing Phone 1 introduces a redesigned joint Home and Lock Screen customisation page said to offer a refined edit wallpaper flow to give a more comprehensive options view. It introduces a new Atmosphere wallpaper effect that helps transform the background image into a dynamic wallpaper and a seamless transition between the lock and home screen. The update also adds a monochrome theme to the basic colour section and presents solid colour wallpapers.

The Glyph Interface also sees augmentations with this update. It allows users direct access to the Interface’s Music Visualisation feature and is claimed to offer an overall improved Glyph light playback effect during device audio synchronisation. The update also unveils a new Glyph animation to notify NFC use and is said to improve the Flip to Glyph experience.

With the stable Nothing OS 2.5 update, Nothing Phone 1 users can customise the double-press power button gesture for quick access to any feature. The update also reveals new Lock Screen shortcut options like Do Not Disturb, Mute, QR code scanner, and video camera. It enables a three-finger swipe gesture for a screenshot and adds a new screenshot editor and menu. This update also automatically excludes a preview of the previous screenshot when taking continuous screenshots. The back gesture arrow visual has also been redesigned.

Alongside an updated Quick Settings layout that now supports showing more device icons, it adds support for switching ring modes and setting network. The update also brings Pedometer, Media Player, and Screen Time widgets. Users can customise the ringtone and notification sound volumes separately with the Nothing OS 2.5 update. It is also said to provide optimised camera stability. The update is claimed to enhance overall smoothness and responsiveness with improved system stability and battery life.

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Nothing Phone 2, Phone 1 Users Can Access ChatGPT Voice Shortcut From The Home Screen

ChatGPT, the AI chatbot by OpenAI, was released for Android and iOS last year. Now, Nothing Phone users can get hands-free access to AI assistance with ChatGPT. Nothing Phone 1 and Phone 2 users can now quickly access ChatGPT voice commands directly from their home screen and Quick Setting panel with a new shortcut. The voice assistant works similarly to Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei announced via a video post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the Nothing Phone 1 and Phone 2 have received ChatGPT’s Quick Settings shortcut. With this, users of Nothing handsets can access ChatGPT’s voice Assistant through its new Quick Settings option.

As explained in the video post, Nothing OS users have to install the official ChatGPT android app from the Google Play Store and use the voice chat feature at least once within the app to get past the setup. Then users can add the ChatGPT shortcut in both the Quick Settings panel and Quick Settings widget. Tapping on this shortcut icon will run the ChatGPT-powered voice assistant.

With the latest development, ChatGPT will function like an assistant on Android devices like Google’s Assistant and Apple’s Siri.

Nothing currently has the Nothing Phone 1 and Nothing Phone 2 in its smartphone portfolio. The Nothing Phone 1 was launched in July 2022 with a starting price tag of Rs. 32,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Meanwhile, the Nothing Phone 2 debuted in July last year with an initial price tag of Rs. 44,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration. The Phone 2 runs on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and features a revised Glyph Interface with LED lighting.

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Nothing Phone 2a Bags TUV Certification, Charging Specifications Revealed Ahead of Debut: Report

Nothing Phone 2a — the company’s purported midrange version of the Phone 2 — is expected to debut at the end of February as the company’s first handset with a MediaTek chipset. Details of the handset have been leaked in the past, giving smartphone enthusiasts an idea of what to expect from the phone in terms of design, specifications and colour options. After being listed several certification websites, the handset has now been spotted on the TUV certification site along with details of its charging specifications.

A listing for the purported Nothing Phone 2a was spotted by 91Mobiles on the TUV certification website with the model number A142. According to the publication, the listing for the Nothing Phone 2a reveals that the phone will support 45W charging — just like the Nothing Phone 2. There’s no word on whether the Nothing Phone 2a will support wireless charging. Gadgets 360 was unable to verify the listing for the handset.

The listing also reveals that the Nothing Phone 2a will support the USB Power Delivery (PD) standard, instead of using a proprietary charging protocol, according to the report. This means that any USB PD compatible charger should be able to charge the Nothing Phone 2a.

Based on previous leaks, we can expect the Nothing Phone 2a to run on MediaTek’s Dimensity 7200 processor, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It is also said to sport a 6.7-inch full-HD AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and run on Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5 out-of-the-box.

For photos and videos, the Nothing Phone 2a is rumoured to feature a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera, along with a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. The smartphone is also said to be equipped with a 16-megapixel camera.

Nothing is expected to unveil the new affordable smartphone at the company’s next event that is scheduled to take place at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC 2024). The company is yet to announce plans to launch a new handset, but recent leaks suggest that we can expect to see the handset debut at Nothing’s event that is scheduled to take place on February 27.

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Nothing Phone 2 Gets Massive Discount During Flipkart Republic Day Sale 2024; More Offers Revealed

Nothing Phone 2 was introduced in India in July 2023 with three RAM and storage configurations. The phone is available exclusively in the country via Flipkart, one of India’s leading e-commerce sites, which will begin its annual Republic Day Sale on January 14. Ahead of the sale, Nothing has revealed certain deals and offers that customers can avail of if they purchase the Nothing Phone 2 during this time. The company has confirmed additional bank offers and discounts that customers may be eligible for during the sale, which will help them buy the product at a lower effective price.

Nothing has confirmed that all variants of the Nothing Phone 2 will be available at discounted prices during the upcoming Flipkart Republic Day Sale. However, in the press statement, the company has revealed the discounted sale price for only one variant. The 12GB + 256GB option of the handset, which is currently listed at Rs. 44,999, will be offered at Rs. 34,999 during the sale. The discounted price of the other variants will likely be revealed once the sale is live.

The Nothing Phone 2 comes in three RAM and storage options. It is available in Dark Gray and White colour options. At launch, the base 8GB + 128GB variant was priced at Rs. 44,999, while the 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB variants were marked at Rs. 49,999 and Rs. 54,999, respectively. The phones then received a permanent price cut in December 2023, bringing the price of the base variant down to Rs. 39,999.

Regarding the Flipkart Republic Day Sale discount, Nothing added that customers purchasing the Nothing Phone 2 during the sale, will be able to buy the CMF by Nothing 65W GaN charger at Rs. 1,999. The charger is generally listed at Rs. 2,999 and is claimed to charge the Nothing Phone 2 from zero to 50 percent within 25 minutes.

Nothing also announced that customers opting to pay using ICICI Bank cards at the time of purchase will be eligible for a special Rs. 2,000 discount during the sale. The company is also extending an exchange offer that will allow people to get an additional discount of Rs. 3,000 when exchanging eligible handsets. It is important to note that this is a limited-time offer.

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Nothing Phone 2a Price, Colour Options, RAM and Storage Configurations Tipped

Nothing Phone 2a is expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2024. Over the past few weeks, details of a new smartphone from Nothing have surfaced online. The UK-based OEM is said to be working on the Nothing Phone 2a, which is likely to launch with trimmed specifications as compared to the company’s last handset, the Nothing Phone 2. Design renders alongside several key features of the purported phone have been tipped previously. Now, a tipster has suggested the price, colour options, and RAM and storage configurations of the Nothing Phone 2a.

Tipster Roland Quandt (@rquandt) shared in a post on X that the Nothing Phone 2a is likely to launch in Black and White colour options. He also claimed that the base variant of the smartphone with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage could be priced below EUR 400 (roughly Rs. 36,800). The tipster added that the handset could also be available in a 12GB + 256GB variant but did not hint at a price range for this option.

Nothing Phone (2a)
8/128GB
12/256GB
White or Black
Sub 400 Euro price for base model.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) December 28, 2023

An earlier leak suggested that the Nothing Phone 2a will be listed at $400 (roughly Rs. 33,200). This leak also showed a PVT unit of the phone that featured a horizontal camera module placed centrally towards the top of the back panel, while the front panel was seen with a centred hole-punch slot for the front camera. It was also seen with a redesigned Glyph Interface.

Meanwhile, a recent report had claimed that the Nothing Phone 2a could include a 1/1.5-inch 50-megapixel Samsung S5KNG9 primary sensor alongside a 1/2.76-inch 50-megapixel Samsung S5KJN1 sensor with an ultrawide lens at the back. It may also get a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 front camera sensor.

The Nothing Phone 2a has been tipped to come with a MediaTek Dimenisty 7200 SoC and a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1,084 x 2,412 pixels. It is likely to ship with Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5. The phone is expected to launch at the ‘Nothing to See’ MWC event in Barcelona on February 27.

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Nothing Phone 2a Processor, Display, and Camera Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch

Nothing Phone 2a is likely to launch soon as the third smartphone from the company. Details of a new handset from the UK-based OEM surfaced online a few weeks back, and it was speculated to be the Nothing Phone 2a model. The possibility of this handset being the Nothing Phone 3 was cast aside in leaks and reports considering the company’s product cycle. From the leaked details, the Phone 2a is expected to be a skimmed-down version of the Nothing Phone 2, launched in July this year. A new leak suggests some key specifications of the purported smartphone.

A Smartprix report suggested that the Nothing Phone 2a is expected to come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with the model number rm692h5, made by BOE and Visionox. It is said to feature a resolution of 1,084 x 2,412 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. According to the report, the phone could be powered by a MediaTek Dimenisty 7200 chipset.

The report citing tipster Kamila (@Za_Raczke) added that the dual rear camera system of the Nothing Phone 2a is likely to include a 50-megapixel Samsung S5KNG9 1/1.5-inch primary sensor and a 50-megapixel Samsung S5KJN1 1/2.76-inch sensor with an ultrawide lens. The report adds that the handset is expected to carry a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 sensor.

Seven wallpapers of the purported Nothing Phone 2a were also leaked in the report. They are called – ‘Ruxe’, ‘Nexul’, ‘Azunim White’, ‘Orbique’, ‘Rubrane Black’, ‘Ambra’, and ‘Virmar’. The handset is expected to launch in Black and White colour options. The report detailed that the Black variant will likely use Rubrane Black, while the White variant will likely use Azunim White as default wallpapers.

The report also suggested some availability details of the Nothing Phone 2a. The handset will reportedly be available for purchase in India, Japan, Europe and global markets carrying the model names PacmanIND, PacmanJPN, PacmanEEA, and Pacman, respectively. It is said to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress ‘Nothing to See’ event in Barcelona on February 27. The company has not yet confirmed the launches we might see on the day but the report speculates that alongside the Phone 2a, Nothing may also tease the Phone 3 at the event.

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Nothing Phone 1 Receiving Android 14-Based Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1 Update

Nothing released the stable Nothing OS 2.5 update for the Phone 2 last week. Now, the Carl Pei-backed UK-based company is rolling out the Nothing OS 2.5 open beta 1 for its first smartphone — Nothing Phone 1. The new software based on Android 14, brings several new security, and privacy features to the handset alongside Glyph improvements. The Nothing Phone 1 will get a redesigned home and lock screen customisation page with the latest update. It brings new widgets, camera stability, and system stability improvements.

Through its official X account, Nothing announced the rollout of Nothing OS 2.5 open beta 1 for the Phone 1. As per the changelog shared on Nothing’s community forum, the latest update brings some basic Android 14 features alongside the list of upgrades under Nothing OS.

Nothing OS 2.5 open beta 1 brings a redesigned home and lock screen customisation page. It adds an atmosphere wallpaper effect to transform a background photo into a wallpaper by adding motion to colours on the home screen. The update includes solid colour wallpapers and a monochrome colour theme.

Additionally, Nothing OS 2.5 includes a customisable double-press power gesture button to quickly access a chosen feature with a simple tap. This can be availed by heading to Settings > System > Gestures. The update introduces new lock screen shortcut options like Do Not Disturb, Mute, QR code scanner, and video camera. The new software adds a three-finger swipe gesture for capturing screenshots and includes a new screenshot editor and menu.

Nothing Phone 1 gets new widgets with the Android 14 beta update. These include a new pedometer widget to track steps, a media player displaying currently playing songs, and a screen time widget to monitor daily screen time. The Phone 1 users will have to update their Nothing Launcher and Nothing Widgets app to the latest version on the Google Play Store to use the new widgets.

Further, Nothing OS 2.5 introduces a new Glyph animation for when NFC is being used. It also optimises the Flip to Glyph experience alongside improving Quick Settings and the stability of the camera.

To install the Nothing OS 2.5 open beta 1, users need to ensure that their Phone 1 is running on the latest version of Nothing OS. They have to download the Install Beta APK. Once it has been installed from the downloads users can get the update by heading to Settings > System > Update to Beta version. It is recommended to update the handset while it is connected to a strong Wi-Fi network and is charging.

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Google, Meta, Qualcomm Form Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems in Light of New EU Tech Rules

Alphabet’s Google, Meta Platforms, Qualcomm and seven other tech companies on Wednesday teamed up to push for open digital ecosystems in response to new EU tech rules in a move that may also take the edge of possible future legislation.

Calling itself the Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems (CODE), the group said it wants to promote more open platforms and systems to boost growth and innovation in Europe.

The group said it will work with academics, policymakers and companies on digital openness and how this can be achieved in Europe “through the implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and in future EU regulatory framework developments”.

The DMA requires gatekeepers — tech giants that control access to their platforms — to allow third parties to inter-operate with the gatekeeper’s own services and allow their business users to promote their offer and conclude contracts with their customers outside the gatekeeper’s platform.

“We have had a number of conversations in the past few months about what ‘good’ looks like when it comes to digital ecosystems in Europe, what fosters innovation, and what will positively impact competitiveness. We think openness is the crucial element,” Lynx founder Stan Larroque said in a statement.

Other members of the group are Chinese smart devices maker Honor, China’s Lenovo, French augmented reality start-up Lynx, US telecoms equipment maker Motorola, UK electronics maker Nothing, Norwegian tech company Opera and German messaging services provider Wire.

The Coalition said it aims to open up digital ecosystems through cross-industry collaboration and promote seamless connectivity and interoperable systems, among others.

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Nothing Phone 2a Reportedly Spotted on BIS Website, Could Launch Soon in India

Nothing is expected to introduce a new smartphone to the market soon. The company has not confirmed any details about this, however a recent leak suggested that the Carl Pei-led firm is working on a third handset. Since the Nothing Phone 2 was launched in India in July this year, it is unlikely that the rumoured model will be the Nothing Phone 3. The product cycle of the UK-based OEM suggests that the next flagship model will likely be unveiled around July next year. Therefore, the purported third Nothing smartphone is expected to be a more affordable Nothing Phone 2a.

Tipster Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) shared on X that a Nothing smartphone with the model number A142 has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. The model number is similar to that of the purported Nothing Phone 2a, which reportedly carries model number AIN142.

The minor difference between the model numbers could be “due to regional differences or internal identifiers,” a 91Mobiles report suggests. The tipster adds that the listing also suggests a battery with the model number NT03 that is expected to be the battery for Nothing Phone 2a, which could be a different size than that of the one featured in Phone 1 and Phone 2.

Nothing Phone 2a is expected to be a less expensive variant of the Nothing Phone 2. This means that it is likely to come with skimmed down hardware. From the earlier leak, we learned that the Phone 2a could carry a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. The 91Mobiles report suggests that the lower price could translate into the phone not having an LTPO panel and carrying a mid-range Snapdragon or MediaTek Dimensity chipset.

A previous leak also showed a leaked design render of the rumoured Nothing Phone 2a that suggested the handset would carry the Glyph Interface and a transparent rear cover like all Nothing smartphones. The phone was still seen with a dual rear camera unit. It is also said to have a centre-aligned hole-punch slot at the top of the display to hold the front camera.

The Nothing Phone 2 is powered by Qualcomm’s 4nm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and features a 6.7-inch full-HD (1,080 x 2,412 pixels) LTPO OLED screen. It packs a 4,700mAh battery with 45W wired and 5W Qi wireless charging support. The dual rear camera unit is equipped with a 50-megapixel 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX890 primary sensor with EIS and OIS support and another 50-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens. The phone also carries a 32-megapixel front camera.

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Nothing Phone 2 Price in India Gets a Permanent Price Cut; Now Starts at Rs. 39,999

Nothing Phone 2 was launched in India in July this year as the second smartphone offering from the UK brand. Now, six months after the launch, the UK-based startup led by Carl Pei has announced a big price cut on the phone. The handset is now available from Flipkart at Rs. 39,999 for the base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage option. The Nothing Phone 2 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and features the unique Glyph interface. It packs a dual rear camera setup, led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor and houses a 4,700mAh battery.

Nothing Phone 2 price in India (revised)

The Nothing Phone 2 (Review) price in India has been reduced by Rs. 5,000. The handset is currently listed on Flipkart with a price tag of Rs. 39,999 for the base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, instead of the original launch price of Rs. 44,999. The 12GB + 256GB variant is now listed for Rs. 44,999, instead of Rs. 49,999, whereas the top-end model with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage is selling for Rs. 49,999, down from the original price tag of 54,999.

Gadgets 360 has reached out to Nothing for a comment on the price drop. We will update this space once we hear back from the brand.

Nothing Phone 2 specifications,

The dual-SIM (Nano) Nothing Phone 2 runs on Android 13-based Nothing OS 2.0 and features a 6.7-inch full-HD (1,080×2,412 pixels) LTPO OLED display with an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. It is powered by Qualcomm’s 4nm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC with an Adreno 730 GPU and up to 12GB of RAM.

For optics, the Nothing Phone 2 has a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera with a 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX890 sensor that comes with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and electronic image stabilisation (EIS). There’s also a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. For selfies, it has a 32-megapixel camera.

The Nothing Phone 2 features the unique Glyph Interface comprising LED strips underneath the transparent back panel. Further, it packs up to 512GB of inbuilt storage and is backed by a 4,700mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging, and 5W Qi wireless charging.

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