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N-Dial Gets Nimbus Update: A Fresh, Nothing OS-Inspired Dialer Experience
The popular dialer app N-Dial, known for its clean and minimal interface, is now getting a major update called the Nimbus Update. This app is developed by Hearthborn Studios and is inspired by the design of Nothing OS. While it’s not officially made by Nothing, it delivers a similar user experience and has already gained popularity, with over 100,000 downloads on the Play Store.
The new Nimbus update brings a fresh redesign across the app. The Lock Screen and Recent Calls section now shows your call history in a better-organized way. It displays calls based on “Today”, “Yesterday”, and older days, making it easier to check when and how often you’ve contacted someone. Compared to the older version, the layout is much cleaner and more modern.
The Dial Pad has also been updated. Users can now easily add a contact using the new “+” button, make a call, or delete entered numbers smoothly by long-pressing the delete icon. The animations are much better, and the overall design feels refined and user-friendly.
In the Contact Book, you can swipe between sections or tap to navigate. A small animation plays when you scroll through contacts, adding a smooth touch. If a contact doesn’t have a profile picture, the app now displays a stylish Phoenix icon to represent the user. Adding a new contact is simple, with options for first name, last name, phone number, email, birthday, and profile photo. You can also mark any contact as a favorite directly from this section.
One of the most exciting parts of the update is the Favorites section, which introduces a new Album View. This allows you to swipe through your favorite contacts like flipping through a photo album. You can also switch to Grid View for a compact look. While swiping isn’t available in Grid View, the layout is still smooth and works well.
The update also adds quick actions. Long-pressing a contact now brings up a pop-up with options to delete, mark as favorite, share the contact as a VCF file, send a text message, or make a call. You can even select multiple contacts at once to delete, share, or block them quickly.
Another useful feature is detailed call information. By tapping on a contact, users can now see the entire call history with them, including the time, date, and call duration. It’s a helpful improvement for people who want to keep track of their communication.
The current version of the app is in beta and has been shared with a few testers. According to the developers, even more features are on the way. These include a redesigned calling screen, support for Light Mode (in addition to the existing Dark Mode), and new font styles such as the one used in Nothing OS (“Dot Font”).
You can also try out the previous version of N-Dail from the Play Store.
As for the official release, the developers have shared that the final N-Dial Nimbus update may be released around June or July 2025. Since the team is small, the update may take a bit more time, but users are excited about the changes already seen in the beta version.
Nothing has released a new update (v1.0.12) for its Essential Space app, bringing two exciting sharing features to select Nothing phones. The update is currently available via the Play Store for Nothing Phone 3A, 3A Pro, and CMF Phone 2 Pro.
What’s New in the Update?
The update (around 94MB in size) focuses mainly on improving sharing options within the app:
- Audio Recording Sharing Enabled
Users can now record audio using the “Flip to Record” feature and directly share those recordings with others. Previously, Essential Space only supported sharing images, PDFs, and Markdown files. The new update now supports audio file sharing in AAC format. - Image Capture with Smart Text Summary
Users can capture images using the Essential key in the camera app, and the app uses AI to summarize what’s in the image. For example, if a photo includes a Nothing phone and white earbuds, the app automatically generates a description. This summarized image can then be shared along with the AI-generated text.
UI & Functionality
While the user interface hasn’t seen major changes, the new features add a practical edge to the app. The shared content even includes Nothing branding and a “Your Second Memory” tag, enhancing the brand’s unique style.
Supported Devices
These features are currently live on:
- Nothing Phone 3A
- Nothing Phone 3A Pro
- CMF Phone 2 Pro
- Nothing Phone 3
Make sure your Essential Space app is updated to version 1.0.12 to access these features.
The popular third-party dialer app N Dial, inspired by the clean design of Nothing OS, has received a major update called the Nimbus Update. This update brings a completely new user interface, smoother animations, and several practical improvements that enhance the overall calling experience on Android smartphones.
One of the biggest highlights of the update is the redesigned interface for Recents, Dialpad, Contacts, Favorites, and Contact Cards. Everything now looks more modern and minimal, matching the style seen on Nothing Phones. A new light theme called Nimbus has also been added, giving users a clean and bright look. Additionally, the navigation bar has been improved for better usability.
The app now includes haptic feedback when scrolling through contacts or using the dialpad, giving a more responsive feel. Users can also view and delete individual call entries for each contact, making call history management more flexible. Contact photos are now supported, and a new Albums View has been added in the Favorites section, alongside the classic grid layout.
To improve performance, N Dial now allows users to set a limit on call logs. Incoming calls no longer appear as pop-ups but are shown in the notification panel, providing a less distracting experience. The update also introduces features like quick notes during ongoing calls and external links for additional functionality.
In terms of technical improvements, the app’s animations are smoother, and overall performance has been boosted. Important bugs have been fixed, including issues with the proximity sensor and Bluetooth connections with smartwatches. The quality of contact images has also been enhanced.
N Dial is available for all Android smartphones, not just Nothing devices. It aims to provide a smooth, beautiful, and easy-to-use calling experience. Users can download the updated version from the Google Play Store, making sure the version name includes “Nimbus.”
Overall, the Nimbus Update brings major upgrades to N Dial, both in looks and performance. If you’re looking for a dialer that feels modern, simple, and closer to the Nothing Phone experience, this is a great option to try.
The Nothing Phone (3) was launched about a month ago with a starting price of around Rs 80,000. But recently, people have noticed listings on Amazon showing the phone for as low as Rs 56,500. This huge price drop of almost Rs 24,000 is raising questions—is this offer real or a scam?
Currently, Nothing has not officially announced any price drop. However, they are running bank offers on Flipkart, which can reduce the price by up to Rs 10,000. Even with these offers, the phone still sells for around Rs 70,000.
So, where did this Rs 56,500 price come from?
When you search for the Nothing Phone (3) on Amazon, you will see some listings showing the 12GB + 256GB variant at Rs 56,500. But if you look closely, these phones are not sold directly by Amazon or by Nothing, but by third-party sellers like “BeautyVerse” and “Jai Ram Wholesale”.
Although Amazon will ship the product, the sellers are unknown and could be selling used, open-box, or even fake units. In fact, Nothing does not sell any of its products officially on Amazon India. Their official partners are Flipkart, Croma, Vijay Sales, and select offline stores.
If you’re planning to buy the Nothing Phone (3), it’s better to wait for the Big Billion Days sale, where you might get an official price drop. Right now, you can get the phone for about Rs 70,000 with card discounts, or even lower if you exchange your old phone. For example, if you exchange a Nothing Phone (2) in flawless condition, you could get the Phone (3) for as low as Rs 45,000.
Final Advice:
Do not trust listings on Amazon for Nothing phones. These are not official and may be risky. Always buy from trusted and official sellers to avoid scams or fake products.