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Glass Icon Pack: The Latest Trend for Customizing Android Phones
A new Glass Icon Pack has arrived for Android users, and it’s a perfect match for Nothing Phones. Inspired by Apple’s recently announced Liquid Glass user interface for iPhones, this icon pack brings a transparent, glass-like style to Android devices.
Created by a developer who shared the app directly with tech reviewers, the icon pack offers a clean and modern look. Once installed, users can apply the icon pack through their phone’s customization settings. The pack currently supports 4,977 app icons and allows users to request icons for apps that are not yet covered. It also includes 29 wallpapers that can be downloaded separately.
The icon pack is available in two versions:
- Nothingness (Light Glass) – A transparent, light-themed glass icon pack.
- Glass Dark – A darker glass effect suitable for dark mode users.
Users can switch between light and dark modes, and the pack works well in both, though dark mode offers better visibility in some cases. The developer has also included codes for free downloads as a surprise for early users. Normally, the Nothingness pack costs around ₹70, while Glass Dark is priced at about ₹30–₹35.
This icon pack is great for users who want a trendy and minimal look for their Android phones, especially for those using Nothing devices. While it doesn’t add major functionality, it helps give your phone a fresh and stylish appearance.
Google has rolled out a new update for its Phone app (Google Dialer), which is available on Nothing Phones, some OnePlus devices, and other Android smartphones. The update brings a redesigned user interface and a brand-new feature called Calling Card.
Redesigned User Interface
The latest version of the Google Dialer comes with a refreshed look inspired by Android 16’s design. The call history page, calling screen, and incoming call screen have all been updated. Users will now notice bigger buttons for the keypad, mute, and speaker options, making it easier to use. Animations have also been added to the calling screen, such as circular effects while a call is connecting, which stop once the call is answered.
Google has also introduced a new option for incoming call gestures. Instead of only swiping to answer or reject, users can now enable a single-tap gesture for quick response. This makes handling calls faster and more convenient.
Calling Card Feature
One of the most exciting additions is the Calling Card feature. With this, users can customize how their contact photo and details appear during calls. You can upload a profile picture from your camera, gallery, or Google Photos, adjust its position, zoom in or out, and even customize fonts and colors.
This feature allows each contact to have a unique look when calling, making the experience more personal and visually appealing.
Availability
Currently, the update has been spotted on Nothing Phone (2a) and is gradually rolling out to more devices, including other Nothing Phones and select OnePlus models. Since the update is still in beta, not all users will see the new features immediately.
To try the new design and features, users need to:
- Update the Phone by Google app via the Play Store.
- Join the Google Dialer beta program to access the latest version.
- Update the Google Contacts app for full functionality.
The new update is being rolled out in stages, so some users may need to wait a little longer before they see the Calling Card option and redesigned UI on their phones.
Oppo launched the K13 Turbo series smartphones in China last week, and it has been teasing these phones in India for the past few days. Oppo hasn’t revealed when it will launch the K13 Turbo series in India, but we’ve learned from a reliable source that the lineup will debut in India in the week of August 11. To be more precise, between August 11 and August 14.
Oppo’s K13 Turbo series includes two phones – the Oppo K13 Turbo and the Oppo K13 Turbo Pro. Both have similar designs and specs, with the most significant difference being the chipset. The K13 Turbo is powered by the Dimensity 8450 SoC, while the K13 Turbo Pro has the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip at the helm.
One of the biggest highlights of these phones is the built-in cooling fan, advertised to help the devices run 2–4°C cooler under high-load conditions. Oppo’s Indian branch said this fan module will be IPX6, IPX8, and IPX9-rated, and the smartphones will have 7,000 mAh batteries under the hood.
We are yet to get an official confirmation on whether or not the Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro’s Indian models will share the design and specs with their Chinese counterparts.
Indian smartphone brand Lava is preparing to launch two new smartphones this month — the Blaze AMOLED 2 and the Blaze Dragon. While Lava has already confirmed that the Blaze Dragon will be officially launched on July 25, more details about the phone have now been leaked.
Key Specifications
According to industry sources, the Lava Blaze Dragon will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It will also come with 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage for faster performance. The main camera on the back is expected to be a 50MP sensor. Additionally, the phone is said to run on a stock version of Android 15, which means users can expect a clean and simple Android experience without any extra apps or heavy customizations.
Design and Features
Leaked official renders show the Blaze Dragon’s rear design, which reveals a dual-camera setup. Apart from the 50MP main camera, the second lens could either be an ultrawide camera or a 2MP depth/macro sensor. The images also confirm the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port on the bottom of the device.
In addition to the renders, live photos of the phone have surfaced online. These images reveal a new color variant that features a stylish “rainbow” light reflection effect on the camera island, giving the phone a more premium look. However, no images have shown the front design of the phone yet.
Pricing
One of the most exciting details is the expected price. Sources suggest that the Lava Blaze Dragon will be priced under Rs 10,000.