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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite gets Nothing OS 4.0 Android 16 Update
Nothing has started rolling out the official Nothing OS 4.0 update based on Android 16 for the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite. The update comes with a download size of 1.03 GB and brings several new features, visual improvements, and camera upgrades.
Nothing OS 4.0 New Features
According to the update notes, Nothing OS 4.0 introduces an AI usage dashboard that allows users to see how AI features are being used on their device. This option can be accessed from Settings > Intelligence Toolkit > AI usage.
Users can now hide apps directly from the Home screen and App Drawer, offering better privacy and cleaner organization. A new Essential Notifications entry has also been added in Settings for quicker access.
Nothing has also improved the Glyph Interface. With the Flip to Glyph feature, users can now choose whether their phone switches to Silent or Vibrate mode. The App Drawer now supports search scope management, making it easier to find apps.
The update adds more widget size options for Weather, Pedometer, and Screen Time, along with support for 2×2 Quick Settings tiles. The pop-up view now supports two floating icons, improving multitasking. Dual-SIM users can finally set different ringtones for each SIM, and a new app optimisation option has been added to help improve app startup speed.
Nothing OS 4.0 also introduces Playground (Alpha), a new platform where users can explore community creations such as Essential Apps, Camera Presets, and EQ Profiles. Alongside this, Essential Apps (Alpha) are now available for download, offering AI-powered, community-crafted applications.
On the visual side, Nothing has redesigned its app icons and updated the status bar icons for a more intuitive look. The update also adds two new lock screen clock faces and introduces Extra Dark Mode, which provides a deeper dark theme experience.
Camera improvements are another highlight of the update. Users get updated preset styles, adjustable filter intensity with new Stretch styles, and newly introduced Nothing-branded watermarks and artistic frames. Preset creation now supports LUT imports and watermarks, giving users more creative control.
Lastly, although this change is not listed in the official changelog, but Nothing team confirmed via Twitter and the Nothing Community that Lock Glimpse can now be fully removed on the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite with Nothing OS 4.0. Users can do this by tapping the Disable option on the app details page, after which the device will ask for a restart. Once the phone reboots, Lock Glimpse is removed from the system partition. However, if the device is factory reset, Lock Glimpse will return as part of the original system image and can be removed again by following the same process.
The Nothing OS 4.0 update for Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is currently rolling out and may reach all users in phases. Users are advised to connect to Wi-Fi and ensure sufficient battery before installing.
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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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