Nothing OS 4.0 Update Rolls Out to Phone 3

Nothing, the London-based consumer technology company, began rolling out its Nothing OS 4.0 update, based on Android 16, to Nothing Phone 3 users on November 21, 2025. The update introduces a range of interface enhancements aimed at delivering a smoother and more intuitive user experience, starting with the flagship model before expanding to other devices.

The rollout follows an extended beta testing phase that began in late September for select models, including the Nothing Phone 2, Phone 3, Phone 2a, Phone 2a Plus, Phone 3a, and Phone 3a Pro. Nothing confirmed the stable release in a community post, thanking beta testers for their feedback. "We know you have been eagerly waiting for the general release," the company stated. The update, which Nothing describes as bringing "flow" to users' lives through refined animations and interactions, incorporates core Android 16 features while adding proprietary tweaks.

Key improvements focus on performance and visuals. Nothing OS 4.0 promises faster responses, cleaner visuals, and smoother interactions, with redesigned app transitions, notification shades, and gestures that provide sharper tactility and depth. The home screen features a...