Nothing Phone 1 receives its first major software update

By: Rohit Yadav

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Updated on: 22-Feb-2023

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After an extended wait, Android 13 is finally available for Nothing Phone 1 users. The operating system features the Nothing OS 1.5 overlay, which introduces several meaningful adjustments to the otherwise entirely stock Android experience. The update boasts a new Nothing weather app, additional Glyph ringtones and notification sounds, and a few UI enhancements.

Nothing claims that the Android 13 update enhances performance, citing a 50% improvement in app loading speeds. The animations for locking and unlocking the phone have also been improved. In addition to a more refined appearance for the camera app, new media and volume controls have been introduced as part of the Android 13 redesign. The revamped media controls exhibit album artwork with a broader range of music controls.

Customisation has been expanded with the inclusion of more colour schemes that better match apps and icons with the current wallpaper. You can now add shortcuts for the camera, torch, device controls, and wallet right on your lock screen.

The following are additional modifications that enhance the overall experience:

• The Quick Settings panel for the network now includes an improved feature that enables easy switching of data usage when using dual SIM.
• A new QR code scanner has been added to both the Quick Settings and the camera app.
• Different languages can now be used for various apps with the introduction of multi-language support.
• The Clipboard preview feature now displays copied text in the bottom corner of the screen, allowing for direct editing of the text before pasting.
• Active background apps can now be closed directly from the notification centre to save battery life with the new Foreground services feature.