Nothing OS 4.0 brings refined, connected, and intelligent framework with Android 16

 Nothing has officially started the public rollout of Nothing OS 4.0, powered by Android 16. 

Nothing OS 4.0 is based on the foundation of OS 3.0, introducing a more refined, connected, and intelligent framework that sets the stage for the next generation of creative possibilities including powerful AI-driven creation tools via Essential Apps. NOS 4.0 will feature additional updates and enhancements including:

• Live Updates via Glyph Interface
  • Live Updates deliver real-time ride, delivery, and timer information directly to your screen and the Glyph Interface, unifying lock-screen, notification, and light-based cues so you can track progress instantly without opening an app.
  • Any app that supports Android 16’s Live Updates feature will now start supporting Nothing’s Glyph Progress feature. This means Nothing can support far more apps than before.
• Extra Dark Mode
  • A refined Extra Dark Mode deepens blacks, improves contrast, and reduces power use across the system.
  • It brings a calmer, more focused look to Notifications, Quick Settings, and the App Drawer, enhancing both comfort and visibility in low light.
  • It now extends to first-party apps like Essential Space and Launcher, with wider integration to follow.
• InteractionAnimations
  • Nothing OS 4.0 enhances how the system feels in motion. Every touch, swipe, and gesture now responds with more depth and tactility.
    • Haptic Feedback at Volume Limits
      • When adjusting the volume, subtle haptic feedback now appears at the maximum and minimum points. It gives you an immediate, physical response, even when you are not looking at the screen.
    • App Open and Close Animations
      • Opening and closing apps now feels smoother and more immersive. The home screen background gently scales in or out, creating a sense of depth and connection that makes every transition feel alive.
    • Improved Notification Interactions
      • Each movement carries a subtle sense of weight and rebound, creating a smooth, responsive flow throughout the interface.
• More Widget Sizes
  • Design your home screen your way. New 1×1 and 2×1 layouts for Weather, Pedometer and Screen Time let you build a balanced setup that surfaces what matters most while keeping the space minimal.
• Pop-up View
  • You can now open two floating apps at once and switch between them with simple gestures. Swipe up from the bottom to minimise or pull down to expand to full screen.
• Hidden Icons
  • Keep your layout clean and personal. You can hide any app from your App Drawer while keeping access just a swipe away. It is an easy way to simplify your home screen and create a setup that reflects your style.

For Phone (3) users, NOS 4.0 introduces features like enhanced Flip to Glyph controls, improved Pocket Mode, and new Glyph Toys such as Hourglass and Lunar Cycle. The Glyph Mirror Selfie now allows saving the original photo in your Gallery.

NOS 4.0 is rolling out to Phone (3) and will soon expand to other Nothing and CMF smartphones.

Additionally, Nothing Playground enables users to create Essential Apps by describing their needs in the Widget Builder, which AI then builds. These apps can be added to the home screen, with all creations accessible in the new Widget Drawer from Nothing OS 4.0.