The upcoming update for Nothing OS, version 3.0, is generating excitement among tech enthusiasts due to its anticipated features. According to recent revelations from Nothing founder and CEO Carl Pei on social media platform X, the new operating system will offer users a variety of lock screen customizations.
Pei shared images showcasing three different lock screen styles: Default, Clock Widget, and Expanded Widget Area. The Default option displays the clock, day, and date. The Clock Widget style offers a clock made of dots with additional widgets for weather information, quick actions, and the date.
The third option is called Expanded Widget Area. This lock screen design features an analog clock with a large date tile and customizable widgets for quick actions, weather updates, and contacts.
Pei also hinted at an Interactive Dot Animation feature in Nothing OS 3.0 but did not provide further details.
The official announcement regarding Nothing OS 3.0 is expected to take place in September 2024. The update will be available for the Nothing Phone (1), Nothing Phone (2), and the upcoming Community Edition, the Nothing Phone (2a).
Carl Pei has a history of using his personal social media accounts to leak information about upcoming phones and software updates. In this case, his excitement about the new lock screen customizations suggests that users can look forward to a more personalized experience with Nothing OS 3.0.
Sources: [1] PhoneArena - Nothing CEO Carl Pei leaks a feature coming in Nothing OS 3.0 that many users will love [2] FoneArena - Nothing OS 3.0 with lockscreen customisation, interactive dot animations teased [3] Gizmochina - Nothing OS 3.0 feature and launch date revealed by Carl Pei himself