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Nothing OS 5.0 Update Expands to Budget-Friendly Phones
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In Short: The Nothing OS 5.0 update, based on Android 17, is now rolling out to the Nothing Phone (3a) and (4a) series.
9To5Google reports that the Nothing OS 5.0 update, which began rolling out to the Nothing Phone (3) a few weeks ago, is now available for the Nothing Phone (3a), (3a) Pro, (4a), and (4a) Pro models.
The update includes a new yellow AI Processing status indicator, alerting users when their phone is processing potentially sensitive AI data.
According to 9To5Google, the update also introduces a new Glyph app, which offloads the Glyph Interface features to a dedicated app with a tweaked user interface.
Android Police notes that the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, Headphone (a), Phone (3), and Ear (3) are now available in more than 500 Best Buy stores across the US.
Andy Boxall of Android Police praised the availability of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro on Amazon, making it easier for US buyers to purchase.
Techgenyz confirms that the stable release of Nothing OS 5.0 is rolling out ahead of schedule to the Nothing Phone (3a) series, (4a), and (4a) Pro.
Gadgets reports that the Nothing OS 5.0 stable update on the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro weighs 3.09 GB and brings Android 17 features.
Pokde.Net reports that the London-based brand is rolling out the update to the public, starting with the Phone (3), marking its biggest software update to date.
Techrepublic notes that the update began rolling out on Oct. 12, bringing new features to eligible smartphones.
Nokiamob reports that Samsung has published the initial roster of Galaxy smartphones and tablets slated to receive the Android 17-based One UI 9 update.
Techgenyz also reports that Android Canary 2608 has rolled out, featuring a new Quick Settings layout editor.
Ars Technica notes that Android-powered foldable phones have been available for years, but most people never paid attention to them.
Background
The Nothing OS 5.0 update, powered by Android 17, has begun rolling out to the Nothing Phone (3a), (3a) Pro, (4a), and (4a) Pro models.
The update, based on Android 17, is now available for the Nothing Phone (3a) and (4a) series.
What's confirmed
- 9To5Google reports that the Nothing OS 5.0 update, which began rolling out to the Nothing Phone (3) a few weeks ago, is now available for the Nothing Phone (3a), (3a) Pro, (4a), and (4a) Pro models.
- The update includes a new yellow AI Processing status indicator, alerting users when their phone is processing potentially sensitive AI data.
- According to 9To5Google, the update also introduces a new Glyph app, which offloads the Glyph Interface features to a dedicated app with a tweaked user interface.
- Android Police notes that the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, Headphone (a), Phone (3), and Ear (3) are now available in more than 500 Best Buy stores across the US.
- Andy Boxall of Android Police praised the availability of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro on Amazon, making it easier for US buyers to purchase.
- Techgenyz confirms that the stable release of Nothing OS 5.0 is rolling out ahead of schedule to the Nothing Phone (3a) series, (4a), and (4a) Pro.
- Gadgets reports that the Nothing OS 5.0 stable update on the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro weighs 3.09 GB and brings Android 17 features.
- Pokde.Net reports that the London-based brand is rolling out the update to the public, starting with the Phone (3), marking its biggest software update to date.
- Techrepublic notes that the update began rolling out on Oct. 12, bringing new features to eligible smartphones.
- Nokiamob reports that Samsung has published the initial roster of Galaxy smartphones and tablets slated to receive the Android 17-based One UI 9 update.
- Techgenyz also reports that Android Canary 2608 has rolled out, featuring a new Quick Settings layout editor.
- Ars Technica notes that Android-powered foldable phones have been available for years, but most people never paid attention to them.
What's still developing
- As is the case with all firmware updates, the Nothing OS 5.0 update is rolling out in batches to owners of the aforementioned four Nothing Phone models, so if you don’t see the update right away, just keep an eye out for the notification over the next few days.
- My Nothing Phone (4a) Pro doesn’t have the Nothing OS 5.0 update yet, so be aware that yours might not either.
- Nothing is now on the path to being the tech brand people will brag about liking before it was cool with this Best Buy deal and the recent appointment of Charli XCX as the company’s first global brand ambassador.
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