Not long after the release of Android 13 on the Nothing Phone (1), the trendy smartphone is already receiving a follow-up upgrade that includes enhancements and select new capabilities, such as increased support for the Ear (2) headphones.
The Nothing Phone (1) received a number of enhancements and feature additions with Android 13. Nothing OS 1.5 introduced a redesigned camera interface, more Material You features, and a 50% improvement in app loading speed. Of course, the recent OS upgrade added much more to the Nothing Phone, yet it appears that it was insufficient.
Nothing OS 1.5.3 is here! Our first software update since the launch of Nothing OS 1.5, powered by Android 13.
The rollout has begun and will reach all Phone (1) users in the next couple of days.
Enjoy faster app loading speeds, improved battery life. And lots more. pic.twitter.com/DS0kfjrCja
— Nothing (@nothing) March 14, 2023
A new Nothing OS 1.5.3 update is already rolling out to select customers, and it appears that even more capabilities are making their way to the device. Among the modifications is a new mechanism to manually add games to Game Mode. Sadly, non-Play Store games are not included. The update also includes improved animations and a smoother transition between the always-on display and the lock screen.
The most noticeable update is the addition of Ear (2) support. Furthermore, a new CPU utilization strategy that improves battery performance is a significant and welcome change. The actual data on it will be interesting to examine after the update. Nothing states that the Nothing OS 1.5.3 upgrade will be available to all Phone (1) customers in the coming days.
