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Nothing Community Headlines Widget Now Available with New Launcher Updates
Nothing has rolled out in-app updates for the Nothing Launcher and Widgets app. The changes can be seen on the Nothing Launcher, particularly in the widgets and app icons. The changes that one would find would be additions and edits in the number of rows and columns, plus improved alignment for an orderly appearance. Some of the notable changes include adding more rows to provide more space and flexible organization on the home screen, fine-tuning alignment of icons to make things a bit sleeker, and fixing a number of bugs to improve overall UX.
Nothing Communtiy Headlines Widget
This release is most noticeably highlighted by Community Headlines Widget support. This new widget brings the Nothing Community website directly onto your home screen, showing you new posts from the community. It keeps users updated about new posts directly from their home screen. You can just swipe up or down on the widget and see the latest headlines, so it serves conveniently to keep you in touch with the Nothing community.
Nothing Launcher Changes
Currently, these are rolled out for users who are beta program. If you want the updates you need to Participate in the Nothing Launcher and Widgets Beta program.
Look for the Nothing Launcher app in Google Play Store, scroll down to its info page, and join the beta testing program. Once you join, you will have to restart your phone to see updates.
Among these changes, there is an overall reduction in size of the quick settings widget. For example, the Wi-Fi quick setting widget and clock widgets are smaller and provide a cleaner interface. Additionally, multiple icons of apps, including Photos and Play Store, have been enlarged.
For updating the Nothing Widgets app, you need to become a beta tester. Open the app; after opening it, look for updates and install them. The community headlines widget will get refreshed in this update.
To get the community headlines widget, users will need an update to v2.4.0 for the widgets app and v2.6.2 for the launcher app. You can then update and above mentioned procedure and add new Community Headlines Widget on the home screen. This widget shows not only headlines but also corresponding thumbnails. Clicking a headline redirected directly to the Nothing Community Website for detailed information. This widget is resizable; you can make it of any size you prefer. The minimum size for the widget is 2×2 format.
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Nothing has rolled out a new update for its Essential Space app (version 1.0.13), bringing some useful features and improvements for users.
One of the biggest highlights is the transcription feature, now available on the Nothing Phone (3). With this, users can get a complete transcription of their Flip to Record content, making it easier to keep track of recordings in written form.
The update also adds a Select All option within individual modules, giving users better control and convenience while managing their content.
Apart from new features, the update also focuses on improving the overall experience. It includes several bug fixes and stability enhancements to make the app run smoother and more reliable.
Nothing continues to improve Essential Space with regular updates, ensuring users get more value and a seamless experience on their devices.
Nothing has rolled out a new software update for the Nothing Phone (2a). The update is called Nothing OS 3.2 (September Update) and is now available to users. It comes with a download size of 158 MB and also includes the latest September 1, 2025 Android security patch.
One of the most notable changes in this update is the introduction of the Nothing Gallery app as the default photo viewer in the camera app. Users now get the option to choose between Nothing Gallery and Google Photos, but the company recommends using its own gallery for faster previews and smoother performance. This move highlights Nothing’s efforts to strengthen its in-house ecosystem.
The update also adds new features to widgets. Along with the Photo widget, users can now share the Pedometer widget (step counter) and the Screen Time widget with others. The update further enhances interaction by introducing a set of new nine stickers that can be used to react when sharing widgets, giving users more expressive options.
In terms of the camera, Nothing claims to have improved stability and performance. The camera app version has been upgraded, and users may notice slight differences in colors and sharpness, particularly in ultra-wide shots. These refinements are aimed at delivering a more reliable photography experience on the Phone (2a).
The update also addresses several system issues and optimizations. Stability for the pop-up view feature has been improved, and a bug that prevented PDF files from opening in cloned apps like WhatsApp and Telegram has been fixed. The Voice over NR (VoNR) icon has been redesigned for better clarity in the status bar. In addition, battery usage has been optimized when connecting smartwatches, especially with the CMF Watch 2 Pro.
Other improvements include fixes for font display issues in apps such as Instagram and Reddit when using the Inter font, along with general system performance and stability enhancements.
Overall, the Nothing OS 3.2 September Update brings useful new features, smoother performance, and important fixes. For Nothing Phone (2a) users, installing this update is highly recommended to get the best experience on their device.
I tested Nothing’s Essential Space on the Nothing Phone (3) and OnePlus Mind Space on the OnePlus 11. Both look similar on the surface, but the way they work feels very different. Let’s break it down.
Nothing Essential Space has a dedicated Essential Key button. Just double press, and the app opens instantly. From there, you can create summaries, reminders, or even voice notes. Everything is simple and fast.
OnePlus Mind Space works with a three-finger swipe gesture. It opens smoothly and also creates summaries and reminders, but you need to do more manual steps compared to Nothing.
The big win for Essential Space is that it syncs directly with Google Calendar. Add a reminder once, and it’s already there. You can even record voice notes or use the camera app to analyze photos and auto-generate descriptions.
Mind Space, on the other hand, shines with app-wise sorting. For example, it can organize summaries by WhatsApp, Chrome, or Twitter, which is quite useful. But adding reminders is manual, and sharing options are limited.
Nothing also adds cool exclusive features like Flip-to-Record, where you just flip the phone, hold the key, and it records with Glyph animations. Later, the AI auto-summarizes your entire meeting or talk into English text. Super handy!
Sharing is also easier on Nothing. You can export your notes as an image, PDF, or Markdown and send them anywhere. On OnePlus, you only get the delete option, which feels basic.
Overall, Nothing Essential Space feels more polished and feature-rich, while OnePlus Mind Space is still catching up. The app-wise sorting on OnePlus is neat, but Nothing’s extra features make it the better option for now.
Also did a video for this. You can give it a watch on YouTube: