The preparations for Android 15 that have been made for months have now started to end. Android 15, whose full version is expected to be released soon, was first published by vivo. Nothing also made a move on the work done by other phone manufacturers. Nothing OS 3.0 open beta update released for Nothing Phone (2a) brings new features. Here are the details…
Nothing Phone (2a) gained new features with the update
Nothing OS 3.0 open beta update based on Android 15 was first released for Phone (2a). While the stable version is expected to be released in December, the schedule for other devices has also been determined. If you want to download the beta update, you must first have Nothing OS 2.6 installed and then you can download the update as APK. However, you should remember that the beta update may come with problems.

According to the schedule, the update will be announced in November for Phone (2) and in December for Phone (1), (2a) Plus, and CMF Phone 1.
Here are the Nothing OS 3.0 open beta update notes:
screen lock
● New screen lock customization page. Access the screen lock by long pressing.
● Improved watch faces. Choose your favorite style.
● Expanded widget area allows you to place more widgets on your lock screen.
Smart Drawer
● Artificial intelligence-supported Smart Drawer feature, which automatically separates your applications into folders, has been added. For better organization and easy access.
● You can pin your favorite apps to the top of the app drawer. You don’t need to scroll.


Quick Settings
● Quick Settings design has been revised and the editing experience has been optimized.
● Improved widget library design.
● Renewed visuals in Settings, Network & Internet and Bluetooth options have also been improved.
Camera improvements
● Improved camera launch speed under Camera Widget.
● HDR scene rendering time has been reduced.
● Optimized portrait effects by adjusting blur intensity depending on face size.
● Improved camera performance in low light environments.
● Zoom slider display has been improved.
Improved pop-up view
● Portable pop-up view for cleaner and more productive multitasking.
● Easily resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners.
● Get quick access by pinning the pop-up view to the edge of the screen.
● View information without leaving your current application. Enter the pop-up view by swiping down on incoming notifications. Enable it via Settings > System > Pop-up view.
● Signature dot matrix style with new fingerprint animation.
Other improvements
● Added support for automatic archiving function, which automatically frees up storage space without deleting applications or data on your device.
● Partial screen sharing added for more efficient and secure screen recording. Record just one application window instead of the entire screen.
● Updated the installation wizard to version 3.0 for the smoothest launch of Nothing OS.
● Predictive back animations are enabled for apps.

