Nothing OS 2.5 coming soon: What to expect from the next major update

Of all the Android skins available right now, Nothing OS is one of the few ones that seem interesting right now. This is because of the brand’s focus on making its own software stand out among other Android-based interfaces. Nothing OS users will be glad to know now that the brand has given a sneak peek at its next major update – Nothing OS 2.5, which will be based on Android 14.

Nothing OS 2.5’s open beta 2 will soon be available to Phone (2) users willing to switch to beta software. While these versions may have the occasional bugs, they are a good way for enthusiasts to check out the upcoming software ahead of everyone else on their Nothing smartphones.

Nothing OS 2.5: What to expect

Thanks to a new video released on the official Nothing YouTube channel earlier this week, we also know what the major changes are expected with Nothing OS 2.5. Let’s have a quick look at them.

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Three-finger screenshots: Nothing OS 2.5 will finally bring three-finger screenshots to the user interface, adding a quick shortcut for users to take full and partial screenshots.

More customisations: From new widgets to a glass filter for custom wallpapers, there are a number of new visual customisation options coming to Nothing OS 2.5

Double tap power button: Users will also be able to assign a quick double tap on the power button to apps or toggles that they frequently use.

More Glyph features: The Glyph lights on the back of the Nothing Phone (2) now gets more options, including better integration with timers.

New Quick Settings panel: The quick settings panel also gets a new look with Nothing OS 2.5, and will now feature a more squarish look, especially with the two main toggles on the top.

Precise Volume Control: Users on Nothing OS 2.5 will be able to set separate volume levels for both incoming calls and notifications.

Lock screen shortcuts: More Lock Screen shortcut options will allow users to have faster access to apps and settings they frequently access and would want other users to be able to access on their phones without going past the lock screen.

New widgets: Nothing OS 2.5 will also bring new widgets later this year, including interactive widgets for controlling music playback, counting the steps you’ve walked in a day and more.

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Predictive back gesture: Lastly, a new predictive back gesture will also allow users using the navigation gestures to preview what screen they will go back to when they swipe from either edge of the screen and hold the gesture. They will then be able to either cancel the swipe or go through with it.

Those are the best new features coming to Nothing OS 2.5. While all of the new features will come to the Nothing Phone (2), a large number of them should also be available on the Nothing Phone (1). More details on when a stable update will be available could be official in the weeks to come.