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Nothing Phone (3a) & (3a) Pro Gets December 2025 Nothing OS 4.0 Update
Nothing has started rolling out the December 2025 Nothing OS 4.0 update for the Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. This new update brings visual improvements, important bug fixes, and overall performance optimisations for a smoother daily experience. The update size is around 1.25GB, so users should preferably download it using Wi-Fi and ensure the phone has enough battery before installation.
Visual Enhancements and UI Improvements
One of the key highlights of this update is the new battery percentage icon improvement. After installing the update, the battery percentage can now be displayed inside the battery icon, which looks cleaner and makes it easier to check battery status quickly. Nothing has also improved the smoothness of animations, especially the volume slider animation when adjusting volume using the physical keys. Along with that, Extra Dark mode has been further optimised so that it adapts better across more scenarios.
General Improvements and Bug Fixes
The update also brings improvements to the Recorder experience. Nothing has optimised sound wave and wheel animations inside the Recorder app, making the UI feel more fluid and polished during recording sessions. These changes focus more on refinement and visual consistency, which matches Nothing OS’s clean design style.
In addition to visuals, Nothing OS 4.0 December update also adds useful improvements for everyday usage. Dual SIM users will be happy to know that setting different ringtones for both SIM cards is now supported. Nothing has also improved the vibration and haptic feedback in more scenarios, which should make taps and alerts feel more accurate. Call sound volume has also been optimised, especially for users using hearing aids like Oticon Zircon 2 miniRITE T.
Nothing has also worked on power management in this update. According to the changelog, power consumption during rear camera video recording has been optimised. The stability of the Pedometer widgets has been enhanced as well. On top of that, issues in the status bar, Quick Settings, and notification visuals have been fixed, bringing better visual consistency across the system.
Also read: Nothing Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) Plus Receive December 2025 Nothing OS 4.0 Update
Camera Fixes
Camera-related improvements are included too. The update fixes an issue where faces appeared blurred while taking close-range selfies with the front camera. It also fixes a problem where the watermark displayed incorrect focal length or location in some photos. Alongside these fixes, Nothing has improved overall camera stability for a more reliable photography and video recording experience.
Apart from the camera, the update improves the overall stability of the device. Nothing has enhanced network stability and improved overall system performance and smoothness. The update also includes the December 2025 Android security patch and updates Google Mobile Services (GMS) to the December 2025 version, which improves system security and compatibility.
Users can check for the update by going to Settings, then System, and tapping on System update.
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Nothing has started rolling out the Nothing OS 4.1 October 2026 update for the Nothing Phone (2). The update focuses on bug fixes, system stability improvements, and connectivity optimisations. It also brings the October 2026 security patch.
The update size is 107 MB, making it a relatively small maintenance update.
Nothing OS 4.1 October Update: What’s New?
According to the official changelog displayed on the device, the update includes the following improvements:
- Video playback: Improved smoothness for videos recorded at 1080p@ 60FPS.
- Bluetooth: Optimised connection stability when activating the voice assistant.
- Wi-Fi hotspot: Fixed an issue where the hotspot frequency did not match the selected option in certain cases.
- System stability: Enhanced overall system stability.
- Security: Updated to the October 2026 security patch.
How to Download the Update
Nothing Phone (2) users can check for the latest update by navigating to Settings > System > System Update. If the update is available, download and install it.
The rollout may happen in phases, so some users might have to wait before receiving the update.
If you don’t receive any OTA related to the update, you can manually update through our Nothing Firmware app.
Overall, the Nothing OS 4.1 October update is a minor maintenance release focused on improving the everyday user experience rather than introducing new features.
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Nothing has teased another Pokémon on its official X account and Nothing Community, hinting that a new product could be on the way. This time, the company has shared Kingdra, Pokémon #230 in the National Pokédex.
Kingdra is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. The teaser features the Pokémon alongside a cryptic description about sleeping deep on the ocean floor to build energy and causing tornadoes when it wakes up.
What Could Nothing Be Launching Next?
Nothing has not revealed which product the new Pokémon teaser refers to. However, the company has previously used Pokémon-themed teasers to build anticipation for upcoming devices, making this latest post worth watching.
An audio product, such as new Nothing Ear earbuds or headphones, could be one possibility. A new smartphone or another product category cannot be ruled out either.
For now, the product name, specifications, pricing and launch date remain unknown. More details may emerge through future teasers from the company.
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WhatsApp is testing a new shortcut that makes sharing Instagram Reels directly in chats easier. The feature adds a dedicated Reels button to the chat attachment menu, allowing users to quickly find and share Instagram content without navigating through multiple menus.
The feature was spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.42.9 and is currently rolling out to some beta testers.
WhatsApp Adds a Dedicated Reels Button
Previously, users who linked their WhatsApp account to Meta’s Accounts Center could access Instagram Reels through the media picker. However, finding the option required opening the picker and selecting Instagram from the source list.
With the new shortcut, users can tap the Reels button directly from the chat attachment menu to open a dedicated interface for browsing and sharing content.
Recent, Saved and Liked Reels
The new interface includes three tabs:
- Recent: Reels recently watched on Instagram.
- Saved: Reels saved by the user.
- Liked: Reels liked by the user.
Users can browse these sections and select content to share in WhatsApp chats. The interface also reportedly provides access to posts.
Availability
The shortcut requires users to link their WhatsApp account to Meta’s Accounts Center. This integration remains optional, so users who prefer to keep their accounts separate can continue using WhatsApp without connecting them.
The feature is rolling out gradually to Android beta testers through the Google Play Store. WhatsApp has not yet announced when the dedicated Reels shortcut will become available to all users.
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