Nothing Phone 2 users to get Android 15 beta this week: New features, how to download, and more

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If you own a Nothing Phone (2), there's good news for you: Nothing OS 3.0 is finally arriving as an open beta, bringing Android 15, the latest OS, which has already rolled out to Google Pixel devices. Notably, the Nothing Phone (2) is not the first Nothing phone. This update, which includes a suite of new features and improvements, has been already rolled out for the Nothing Phone (2a).

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One standout feature is Shared Widgets, which allows you to link widgets with friends and family. This enables you to view others' widgets on your home screen and interact with them through reactions—which the company calls “a new way to stay connected.” The update also introduces a much more customisable lock screen with new clock faces, and an expanded widget space to fit more widgets.

Quick Settings have been revamped with a redesigned widget library and updated visuals, enhancing network, internet, and Bluetooth settings. The camera experience has also seen improvements: it now offers faster camera launch speed from the camera widget, and reduced HDR scene processing time. Portrait mode effects are now based on face size, and low-light performance is also claimed to be better.

Other notable additions include new fingerprint and charging animations, AI-powered app selection and prioritisation, and a feature to pin pop-ups on the screen edge for quick access.

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Regarding availability, Nothing Phone 2 receives the beta update today, 6th November. The Nothing Phone (1), Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, and CMF Phone 1 are all expected to receive the update in December 2024.

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