AppWizard
October 13, 2026
Nothing OS 5.0 and Android 17 updates for the Phone (3) have begun rolling out after a beta testing phase that started in August 2026. The rollout will be staged and vary by region. Users can check for updates by navigating to Settings > System > System update.
Key features of the updates include:
- Introduction of the Geist typeface for improved visual clarity.
- Enhancements for faster app launches and smoother multitasking.
- Redesigned home screen with transparent widgets and color-tinted icons.
- Batch editing capability for home screen items.
- New Away Time widget for tracking phone usage.
- Lock screen personalization with new clock designs.
- Revamped settings interface for better navigation.
- Cleaner status bar with custom icons and animations.
- Updated camera interface and enhanced QR code scanning.
- Dedicated Glyph app for the Glyph Interface lighting system.
- Glyph Timer widget for setting timers from the home screen.
- Redesigned Bluetooth controls for quicker access.
- Option to separate notifications and Quick Settings.
- Live Updates feature displaying ongoing notifications in the status bar.
- Introduction of Noto 3D emoji for messaging.
- Expanded dark theme on an app-by-app basis.
