Highlights

• Nothing announces Open Beta for OS 2.5, offering a sneak peek at Android 14-based enhancements.
• The Beta includes innovative Glyph Interface features and user-driven improvements.
• Carl Pei to detail Nothing OS 2.5 updates and celebrate the company’s three-year anniversary.
• Beta participants gain early access to features like Predictive Back, customizable double-tap actions, and updated Glyph animations.

The tech company Nothing, renowned for its consumer-oriented approach, has recently disclosed the launch of its second Open Beta for the impending Nothing OS 2.5, which is built atop the Android 14 platform.

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance user experience, Nothing is extending its Beta testing to include the Phone (2).

This latest Beta version is an avenue for enthusiasts to explore the company’s latest enhancements ahead of a general release, encompassing novel functionalities for the Glyph interface as well as improvements spurred by feedback from the initial Beta.

Carl Pei, a key figure at Nothing, is expected to offer an in-depth look at Nothing OS 2.5, which is set for release later in the year, and will also commemorate the brand’s three-year milestone with a special address.

Open Beta 2 is packed with features aimed at enriching user interaction:

• The Glyph Interface now boasts a new feature with the Glyph Progress integration for Google Calendar, enabling a visual countdown of five minutes to help users keep track of imminent events.
• The Glyph Timer has been updated to include time presets, allowing for swift setting adjustments. It has also been made directly accessible from the lock screen and features a revised method for launching the pop-up window with a simple tap rather than a prolonged hold.
• There’s a fresh Glyph animation that activates when the NFC is in use, adding a touch of visual flair to transactions.

The suite of enhancements in this Beta also includes:

• A new Predictive Back feature that works across all Nothing’s native apps, aiming to streamline navigation.
• Enhanced customization for the double-tap power button action, providing users with more control over this shortcut.
• Improved responsiveness and reliability for the three-finger swipe gesture.

Participants who are already part of the Beta testing program can initiate the update to Open Beta 2 by navigating to the ‘System Update’ section found within the ‘System’ settings on their device.

Those interested in joining the Beta can sign up via the Nothing community website.

Details on when the full Android 14 update will be made available to Nothing’s Phone (1) and Phone (2) will be communicated in due course.

FAQs

What is the Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta, and how does it integrate with Android 14?

The Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta is a pre-release version of Nothing’s upcoming operating system built on Android 14. It allows users to test new features, such as improvements to the Glyph Interface and other enhancements based on user feedback, before the general release.

Can you describe some key features of the new Open Beta for Nothing OS 2.5?

The Open Beta introduces Glyph Progress for Google Calendar, time presets for the Glyph Timer, a new Glyph animation for NFC, a Predictive Back feature for native apps, customizable double-tap power button actions, and better three-finger swipe gesture reliability.

How can existing Beta testers access the Open Beta 2 for Nothing OS 2.5?

Existing Beta testers can update to Open Beta 2 by going to the ‘System Update’ section within the ‘System’ settings on their device. The process is designed to be seamless and user-friendly.

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