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Nothing Phone (1) grabs Nothing OS 2.5.6 Update with New Features and Improvements
Nothing company released Nothing OS 2.5.6 update for Phone (1) users. This update especially brings some new features and improvements for a better user experience along with the June 2024 security patch.
The version number of this update is Nothing OS 2.5.6 and its size is 118 MB. It took me 10–11 minutes to install this new update on my device.
These are the screenshots where you can see the exact changelog mentioned in the OTA update.
Apart from this changelog, you will get a new Calendar/Date widget. If you don’t find it just update your Nothing launcher and Nothing widgets app from the Google Play Store. I also did a proper video on this update so you can watch it.
After this, I also did a performance test, where I saw some improvements in terms of benchmark scores. I ran some tests using apps like Geekbench, CPU Throttling Test and Antutu benchmark.
Current Update benchmark scores:
Geekbench CPU
- Single-core: 992
- Multi-score: 2833
Geekbench GPU
- GPU OpenCL Score: 2298
CPU Throttling Test
- CPU throttled to 72%
- The average GIPS score was 253728
Antutu Benchmark
- Anutu Score: 610621
There are improvements in these scores if we compare them to the previous update Nothing OS 2.5.5. For proper comparison, you can watch this video:
Nothing OS 2.5.6 Update Changelog for Nothing Phone (1):
New features
- Added a “Hide navigation bar” feature for more full-screen immersive experience. Accessed via Settings > System > Gestures > Navigation mode > Gesture navigation settings > Hide navigation bar.
- Optimised the interaction for editing widgets on the home screen. You can now long-press widgets to access that widget’s shortcuts menu.
- New swipe function in the Glyph interface for better setting the Glyph brightness.
- Introduced support for Ultra HDR feature in Camera, supporting XDR display effect for photos.
Improvements
- Introduced a recovery mechanism for abnormal call states to improve call stability.
- Ensure the screen stays off when the power key is pressed during an incoming call to enhance privacy and prevent accidental touches.
- Added support for sending and receiving SMS over 5G for certain carriers.
- Added VoWiFi support for certain carriers .
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue causing recording problems in WhatsApp under specific paths.
- Resolved the issue where dialling 111 in the UK redirected to the 999 emergency number in some scenarios.
- Fixed a problem where the volume bar kept popping up when connected to car Bluetooth.
Earlier, users of Nothing Phones were able to activate the Essential Search Bar by updating the Nothing Launcher to the latest version. While it brought some improvements, a few features were still missing — especially the useful AI Search option.
Actually, it’s from the Nothing Phone (3), which is running the latest Nothing OS 3.5 update and already has all the Essential Search features fully functional.
This new Essential AI Search (Universal Search) allows users to search for anything directly from the home screen or app drawer — no need to open Google Chrome. It shows relevant results, including images, and sometimes gives quick answers in paragraph form. However, in some cases, it may not show images.
Now, older Nothing Phones can also get this feature! We have extracted the APK (installation file) from the new Nothing Phone (3), and it works smoothly on older devices too.
Important:
Before installing the APK, make sure your phone already has Nothing Launcher version 3.3.4 or later.
Essential Search – Download
This small tweak brings the latest smart search experience to older Nothing devices without needing to wait for an official update.
The upcoming Realme 15 Pro 5G has been spotted in a leaked live image, giving us a closer look at its design and features before launch. The image, shared on social media, shows the phone in a stylish Velvet Green color with a leather-like back finish. It also confirms a brand-new camera design.
Instead of the round camera rings seen on previous Realme phones, the 15 Pro features a rectangular camera module. It includes two rear cameras, both with 50MP sensors – one for regular shots and the other for ultrawide photos. However, the phone doesn’t include a telephoto lens, which might be reserved for a more premium 15 Pro Plus model. On the front, there’s a 50MP selfie camera embedded in the display.
The leaked image also reveals some major specifications. The Realme 15 Pro will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It also includes a huge 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, all packed into a slim 7.69mm thick body.
Realme has already teased several features, especially the display. The phone comes with a curved AMOLED screen offering a 144Hz refresh rate, 6,500 nits peak brightness, and a 94% screen-to-body ratio. The display also supports a 2,500Hz touch sampling rate and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.
The Realme 15 Pro 5G will run Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15, and bring new AI-powered features such as:
- AI Edit Genie – edit photos using voice commands
- AI Gaming Coach 2.0 – assist users during gameplay
- AI Ultra Touch Control – enhance gaming touch response
The phone will be available in four colors: Flowing Silver, Silk Purple, Velvet Green, and Silk Pink. It is expected to launch in India on July 24.
Lenovo has launched its latest tablet, the Yoga Tab Plus, in India. This tablet is being promoted as Lenovo’s First AI Tablet. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and includes Qualcomm’s Hexagon NPU, which offers 20 TOPS of AI performance. Lenovo also adds its AI Now software to help users work faster and more efficiently.
The Yoga Tab Plus features a 12.7-inch LCD display with a 3K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals. For audio, it has six speakers by Harman Kardon with Dolby Atmos support, providing an excellent sound experience.
The tablet works with the Lenovo Tab Pen Pro stylus and a 2-in-1 Keyboard, which includes a special smart key for quick access to Lenovo’s AI tools. It runs on Android 14 with Lenovo’s ZUI 16 and will receive three major Android updates up to Android 17, along with four years of security updates.
Lenovo also offers Smart Connect features such as:
- Share Hub for easy file sharing across phones, tablets, and PCs.
- App Streaming to stream tablet apps to a PC.
- Smart Clipboard for copying and pasting between devices.
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Specifications
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Specs:
- Display: 12.7-inch 3K LCD, 144Hz refresh rate, 900 nits brightness, Dolby Vision
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- GPU: Adreno 750
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 256GB or 512GB
- Software: Android 14 (3 years OS updates, 4 years security patches)
- Rear Camera: 13MP with LED flash
- Front Camera: 13MP
- Audio: Six Harman Kardon speakers, Dolby Atmos, USB-C audio
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2
- Battery: 10,200mAh with 45W fast charging
- Extras: Fingerprint sensor, Lenovo AI apps, Adobe Lightroom, WPS Office
- Accessories: Tab Pen Plus, 2-in-1 Keyboard
- Color: Tidal Teal
- Weight: 640g
Price and Availability
- The 256GB variant is priced at Rs 44,999.
- The 512GB variant is available for Rs 47,999.
You can purchase it on Amazon.in and also through Lenovo’s official online and offline stores.