Android 14 is coming to a Nothing Phone (2) near you ‘over the next few days’

As detailed in full on the Nothing Community Web Pageextremely feature-rich software Android 14 The update is rolling out to the popular 6.7-inch handset in a stable form, although it may take a few days before all users around the world can actually download and install the massive collection of changes. user interface, performance improvements and security fixes. their respective devices.

The official name of the update is Nothing OS 2.5, and while many of Google's Android 14 revisions and add-ons are obviously included… somewhere in there, the UK-based tech company is getting focuses mainly on highlighting its own. Exclusive improvements, additional customization options, new gestures and new widgets.

Billed as “the most significant update to Nothing since the launch of OS 2.0” (well, duh), Nothing OS 2.5 was in public beta testing for about two months before its wide release, which makes us very optimistic about its stability now that it has been deemed ready for prime time.

Then, of course, the Nothing Phone (1) is expected to receive exactly the same OS promotion in the relatively near future, but not before its own open beta program kicks off by “the end of the year “. Until then, be sure to check out the full Nothing Phone changelog (2) below, and if you're in possession of the handset, try to see if you can upgrade from Android 13 to 14 already:

• Redesigned a common home screen and lock screen customization page and improved the wallpaper change flow for a more comprehensive view of options.

• New Atmosphere wallpaper effect: Turn your background photo into a dynamic wallpaper that brings movement to the colors of your home screen. A seamless transition between your lock screen and your home screen.

• New Glass Wallpaper Effect: Add a glass filter to give your favorite wallpaper a unique appearance.

• Introduced solid color wallpapers for a cleaner home screen appearance.

• Added a monochrome color theme to the base colors section.

Glyph interface

• Glyph Progress integration for Google Calendar. Keep track of your upcoming events with a 5-minute countdown timer on the Glyph interface.

• Glyph Timer now supports time presets, allowing you to quickly set the duration you want.

• You can now access Glyph Timer directly from the lock screen without unlocking the device.

• Added an option to open the Glyph Timer popup by tapping instead of holding to fit the Quick Settings widget.

• Added a new glyph animation when NFC is used.

• Improved Flip to Glyph experience.

Gesture

• Customizable double-press power button to quickly access a chosen feature. Just head to Settings > System > Gestures.

• More lock screen shortcut options like: Do not disturb, Mute, QR code scanner, Video camera.

• Quickly capture screenshots with a three-finger swipe gesture.

• New screenshot editor and menu, allowing more advanced editing features and quick deletes.

More improvements

• Optimized the Weather app experience and improved weather alert notification.

• Updated the visual of the back gesture arrow to be more consistent with Nothing's style.

• It is now possible to set sound volumes for ringtones and notifications separately, with an updated volume control interface.

• Updated Quick Settings layout and support for showing more device icons.

• Improved camera stability.

• Improved overall system stability for a more reliable and smoother experience.

New widgets

• Pedometer widget: Track your daily steps right from your home screen. Set goals and track your progress to stay motivated.

• Media Player Widget: Displays the currently playing song. Easily control your music on the go.

• Screen Time Widget: Monitor and manage your daily screen time to maintain a healthy digital lifestyle.