The Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro They finally receive the version Nothing OS B4.0-251118-1551, This is an important update because it marks the official jump to Android 16 for Nothing's mid-range phones. It's one of those updates that doesn't change the system's philosophy, but does bring a... a good handful of new features, Visual improvements and details that make the overall experience feel more polished. And in this case, the Essential Space component, which is becoming increasingly important within the ecosystem, is also greatly enhanced.
New features
🤖 Added AI usage panel to view model consumption within Essential Space.
🕶️ You can now hide apps from the home screen and app drawer.
🔍 New option to manage the search scope within the application drawer.
📏 More sizes available for widgets such as Weather, Pedometer or Usage Time.
↔️ Now most Quick Settings tiles can be set to 2x2.
🟢 Pop-up view supports two floating icons for faster app switching.
⚡ Automatic app optimization after updating to improve startup speed.
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Essential Innovations
📝 Flip to Record now lets you take photos and write notes while recording, all saved together within Essential Space.
🛝 It arrives Playground (Alpha), a space for the community to share creations such as camera presets or sound profiles.
🪀 Essential Apps (Alpha) are now available for download: small experimental AI apps designed to explore new ideas and workflows.
Visual improvements
🌠 Nothing's app icons have been redesigned with a cleaner style.
📶 Updated status bar icons for improved readability.
⏱️ Two new clocks for the lock screen.
🌑 Extra dark mode for those who prefer a deeper aesthetic.
🌌 Smoother transitions and animations across various scenarios.
Glyph Interface
🤫 New option to decide whether Flip to Glyph puts the phone on Silent or Vibrate.
💡 Glyph Progress now uses Android 16's Live Update notifications system, improving compatibility with third parties.
Camera
🎛️ Presets updated with more current styles.
🎨 Filters with intensity adjustment and new Stretch styles.
🎞️ Motion Photos now records for longer and adds audio.
🖼️ New watermarks and artistic frames.
📱 Refreshed camera interface with clearer gestures and interactions.
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On the Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro, this update is especially noticeable because it opens the door to more "premium" features that previously seemed exclusive to the higher-end models. What stands out most is how Nothing continues unifying its ecosystem around Essential Space, which is starting to feel like the true operational center of the system. In terms of performance and fluidity, the leap is noticeable, and visually everything fits together better.
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