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Nothing Phone 2a review: A stylish mid-ranger with surprising substance
Nothing's newest phone continues the brand's unique aesthetic, in an even more affordable package
After releasing two excellent phones that sat at the upper end of the mid-range price bracket, upstart tech brand Nothing is back with a new $320-$350-ish handset that, depending on your region (or spending power), can be considered either a budget or lower mid-range phone. However you want to categorize it, the Nothing Phone 2a is yet another polished Android phone that offers great value, plus some style and attitude.
Update: Nothing OS 2.0 for Phone 1 is rolling out now
Nothing OS 2.0 is still based on Android 13, but comes with a plethora of new features.
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Nothing has confirmed that the Phone 1 will receive the Nothing OS 2.0 update next week. The confirmation comes a couple of weeks after the company's founder and CEO, Carl Pei, announced that internal beta testing of Nothing OS 2.0 for the Phone 1 had already started. In the run-up to the launch of the Nothing Phone 2, Pei had announced plans to roll out Nothing OS 2.0 to the Phone 1 in August as part of the company's promise of providing up to three years of Android updates and four years of security updates to its flagship devices.
Nothing Phone 2's Glyph Composer is going to make the handset the life of any party
Nothing teased Glyph Composer, an app that will allow users to create custom light patterns and ring tones on the Phone 2.
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- Starting today, sounds from the Swedish House Mafia's upcoming album can be used to create custom ringtones through Glyph Composer. The sound pack is now available for the Nothing Phone 2 and Phone 1. If you're not into creating, you can always just use the Swedish House Mafia ringtone that will be included in the new sound pack.
We're just a couple of weeks away from the full reveal of the Nothing Phone 2, with the launch set to take place on July 11. In true Nothing fashion, the company is still drip-feeding information about its upcoming phone through little teasers here and there, but its latest tidbit of information is quite interesting. Nothing took to Twitter to share details about its upcoming Glyph Composer app, which will allow users to tap out unique Glyph lighting patterns and sounds to create custom ringtones.
Nothing Phone OS update tracker: Here are all the official Nothing OS builds to download and install
We tracked down all the Nothing OS updates so you don't have to.
Ever since the Carl Pei-backed startup Nothing unveiled the Nothing Phone 1 to the world, it's been making headlines for various reasons. Its Glyph lighting interface got a lot of attention, as did Nothing's idea of embracing a close-to-stock version of Android. Launched with Android 12-based "Nothing OS" out of the box, the phone picked up a stable Android 13 update in the form of Nothing OS 1.5 back in February this year. When it comes to software support, the company promised three years of Android upgrades and four years of security updates delivered every two months.
Nothing Phone 2 update brings massive camera improvements and bug fixes
Ahead of its official retail release, the Phone 2 gets updated with new features.
The Nothing Phone 2 made its debut this week on July 11. Although this is the company's second smartphone launch, it's the first one officially making its way to the United States. Preorders are now live for the Phone 2, and pop-up shops around the world are allowing those lucky enough to secure one, a chance to get the phone early, ahead of its July 17 launch date. With that said, Nothing has released a new software update, bringing improvements to the phone ahead of its official retail release.
Nothing Phone 2 arrives in the US starting at $599
The Phone is also launching in the UK and Europe.
The Nothing Phone 2 is finally here. More importantly, it is the first Nothing smartphone to officially be sold in the United States, which is a pretty big deal. The company's follow-up to the Phone 1 boasts a sleek design with a revamped Glyph Interface, more powerful processor and cameras, increased battery, Nothing OS 2.0, and more. The handset starts at $600 in the United States and is now available for preorder.
Watch the Nothing Phone 2 launch live here
The Nothing Phone 2 is set to be revealed on July 11 and this is how you can watch the launch event.
The long wait is finally over, and after teasing its new phone over the past six months, Nothing is finally ready to launch the Phone 2 on July 11. While we've already seen quite a bit thanks to a recently released video showing off the phone's new Glyph Interface. But we'll be getting full details tomorrow with a new launch video starring Nothing CEO Carl Pei and YouTuber Casey Neistat.
Nothing Phone 1 will get the Nothing OS 2.0 treatment in August
Nothing CEO Carl Pei has chimed in, stating Nothing OS 2.0 will be coming to Phone 1.
Since the beginning of the year, Nothing CEO Carl Pei has been teasing the arrival of the company's next smartphone, giving us little bits and pieces of information about Phone 2. Thankfully, we now have a release date, set to take place on July 11. In addition to a new phone, the company is also delivering a new OS, set to take shape as Nothing OS 2.0. While there was no official word on when, or if this update would arrive to the Nothing Phone 1, Pei has now set the record straight, stating that the update will indeed arrive on Phone 1 in August.
Nothing Phone 2 launches on July 11
A teaser trailer gives us our first official look at the upcoming handset.
Nothing has teased the launch of its next smartphone, the Phone 2, since the start of the year. CEO Carl Pei has been sprinkling little morsels throughout interviews since January, and now, we finally have a date and a new teaser trailer for the handset, which is set to arrive on July 11.
Nothing Phone 1 update delivers new features, system improvements, and bug fixes
Nothing OS version 1.5.4 brings minor improvements and patches before the upcoming Android 14 update
Nothing is rolling out a minor update for the Nothing Phone 1. The company announced the Nothing OS version 1.5.4 on Twitter this week, which brings performance improvements and new features to the phone. The rollout is global and should reach most Phone 1 users shortly.
Nothing OS 1.5.3 brings Ear 2 support, February 2023 patches, and more
Nothing has released a new update for Nothing OS, which is now rolling out to Phone 1 users.
Nothing has just announced its latest OS release delivering Nothing OS 1.5.3. The latest update builds on Nothing OS 1.5 which is based on Android 13. Now, as far as what the latest update brings, you're getting a ton of bug fixes, new visual enhancements, performance improvements, new wallpapers, and more.
Here's how to revive your Nothing Phone 1 back to factory firmware with this unbrick tool
The EDL flashing tool is now available for everyone
The Nothing Phone 1 is easily one of the most beautiful smartphones on the market, with its unique light-up notification “glyphs” and glass-aluminum design. The maker has also been receptive towards the aftermarket developer community on XDA. Apart from the ready availability of the kernel sources, you can easily unlock the bootloader of the phone, which means diving into the modding scene is rather seamless for the Nothing Phone 1.
Nothing Phone 1 finally gets stable Android 13 — with a month-old security patch
The release comes after two months of beta testing
Nothing pushed the first Nothing OS 1.5 Open Beta build for the Nothing Phone 1 back in December, giving users a chance to experience Android 13 ahead of the stable rollout. After a brief testing phase, the company has now started rolling out the first stable build of the Nothing OS 1.5 branch for the smartphone.
Nothing Phone 2 is getting a proper US release in 2023
Nothing co-founder and CEO confirmed that the Phone (2) would arrive to the US in 2023.
It looks like Nothing's next smartphone will get an official release in the United States. Nothing co-founder and CEO Carl Pei has made this a top priority for the company, sharing that the Nothing Phone (2) will arrive in the US in 2023. As far as when it will arrive, we're looking at later this year and can expect a device offering a more premium experience when compared to its predecessor.
The Nothing Phone 1 has picked up a new software update. No, the phone isn't getting the Android 13 OTA today, but the latest Nothing OS 1.1.8 for the stable track does deliver January 2023 security patches plus various under-the-hood performance fixes. Owners of the company's wireless earbuds will be happy to know that the update also integrates the Nothing X app with the OS.
Nothing Phone 1 gets one step closer to receiving stable Android 13 update
A new hotfix OTA is rolling out to beta testers
Nothing has been working on a stable Android 13 release for the Nothing Phone 1 for some time now, and the company had already rolled out two Open Beta builds. Just within a week after the second Nothing OS 1.5 beta was released for the phone, the OEM has now started seeding another fresh beta with a focus on system stability. However, instead of being a full-fledged release, the new build is rolling out as a hotfix on top of the second beta.
Nothing OS 1.5 Open Beta 2 arrives with a slew of enhancements
A new beta update for the Nothing OS 1.5 has been released, offering an array of enhancements.
It looks like the latest update to Nothing OS 1.5 based on Android 13 is rolling out early. Carl Pei, the founder and CEO of Nothing, took to Twitter to share the news, delivering it four days ahead of schedule. While there are plenty of changes in the release, with perhaps the biggest one is that for this release, all the international firmware has now been merged. If interested, and you are in the beta program, you should start seeing the update land on your handset soon, coming in at just 127MB.
The Nothing Phone 1 is making its US debut, but there's a catch
Several months after its initial launch, the Nothing Phone 1 is finally available for purchase to those in the US.
The Nothing Phone 1 originally made its debut back in the summer of 2022 and since then, the company has delivered various updates to the handset, with the firm even announcing an open beta for its Nothing OS 1.5 update based on Android 13. While many worldwide have been able to purchase and enjoy the Nothing Phone 1, those in the US were left without an official retail channel to purchase the phone, even as the company announced that it had sold one million Nothing products.
Nothing Phone 1 jumps on the Android 13 bandwagon with Nothing OS 1.5 open beta
One step closer to stable
Nothing has finally kickstarted the Nothing OS 1.5 open beta program for the Nothing Phone 1, allowing users to try out an early version of the new software based on Android 13 ahead of the public release. The beta program goes live just over two weeks after the company started recruiting the beta aspirants through its community forums.
Nothing Phone 1 receives latest security patches and several improvements with Nothing OS 1.1.7
The update brings battery percentage support for Apple AirPods, battery status improvements, and more
Nothing is rolling out a fresh software update for the Nothing Phone 1, but it's not the Android 13 beta that Carl Pei teased recently. Instead, it's another Android 12-based update that brings the latest security patches to the device, a new feature, and some performance improvements.