On November 21, 2025, Nothing, a London-based consumer technology brand, began the rollout of its new operating system, Nothing OS 4.0, based on Android 16, to its Indian users. This update brings a host of new features and enhancements to the brand's devices, particularly the Phone 3. The OS 4.0 promises a more refined, connected, and intelligent experience, especially with AI-driven creation tools via Essential Apps.
One of the key features is the introduction of live updates via the Glyph interface, which delivers real-time information for ride-sharing, deliveries, and timers directly to the phone's screen. This feature is supported by apps that utilize Android 16's live updates functionality, now enhanced with Nothing's Glyph Progress feature.
The OS also includes a refined dark mode, extending to first-party apps like Essential Space and Launcher, with further integration planned. Additionally, OS 4.0 enhances the tactile and responsive feel of the system, with subtle haptic feedback when adjusting volume and a gentle scaling effect for the home screen background.
New layouts for Weather, Pedometer, and Screen Time are available, allowing users to open two floating apps simultaneously and switch between them with simple gestures. Users can also hide apps from the App Drawer, making them easily accessible with a simple swipe.
Essential Apps are now organized within the new Widget Drawer, providing a unified view of all the apps. This update is part of Nothing's ongoing efforts to improve the user experience, offering a more refined and connected operating system for its devices.
