Nothing, the technology company founded by Carl Pei, has released an update for its unique smartphone, the Nothing Phone, with version 1.5.3 of its Nothing OS. This update brings a range of improvements and features to the device.
One of the standout features of the Nothing Phone is its minimalist design, and the new wallpapers included in this update continue this trend. The wallpapers are simple yet elegant, with a focus on abstract shapes and muted colors. They are a perfect complement to the phone’s clean, understated aesthetic.
The update also includes support for the upcoming Nothing Ear (2) earbuds, which are set to launch later this month.
In addition to these new features, the update also brings improvements to the phone’s performance. The animations for the pop-up view have been made smoother, making the experience of using the phone even more enjoyable. The fingerprint transition has also been improved, making it more responsive and accurate.
The update also includes a new memory management algorithm that reduces app restart times by over 35% and lowers CPU consumption. This will improve the overall battery life of the phone, allowing users to use it for longer periods of time without needing to charge. Additionally, the update brings improved system stability, ensuring that the phone runs smoothly and reliably.
Finally, the update includes a range of bug fixes. These fixes address issues such as abnormal appearances in Night Light mode, flashing charging prompts on the AOD interface, and freeze issues during YouTube video playback. The update also fixes an issue where Glyph lights did not show for incoming WhatsApp calls and where weather data did not show in the Quick Look widget.
Overall, the 1.5.3 update for the Nothing Phone brings a range of improvements and features that enhance the user experience. The new wallpapers, improved memory management, and support for the upcoming Nothing Ear (2) earbuds are particularly noteworthy. With these updates, the Nothing Phone continues to offer a unique and minimalist smartphone experience that is sure to appeal to those who value simplicity and elegance in their technology.
Complete list of the update:
What’s New
- New support for manually adding games to Game Mode (games not installed from Play Store will not be able to be used with the Game Dashboard).
- Smoother animations for pop-up view.
- Improved fingerprint transition between the lock screen and AOD.
- 4 New wallpapers.
- Added support for Ear (2).
- New memory management algorithm that reduces app restart times by over 35% and lowers CPU consumption to improve overall battery life. Improved system stability.
Bug fixes
- Fixed abnormal appearance of Night Light mode in certain scenarios.
- Fixed the flashing charging prompt on the AOD interface.
- Fixed issue where Glyph lights did not show for incoming WhatsApp calls.
- Fixed freeze issues during YouTube video playback.
- Fixed issue where weather data did not show in the Quick Look widget.
- Other general bug fixes.