The much-awaited Android 13 update is finally arriving on the Nothing Phone 1, a smartphone developed by Carl Pie’s consumer tech startup called Nothing. The update will gradually roll out, and reports suggest that it will begin by the end of this week. Nothing is based in London, UK, and in addition to the Phone 1, the company has also released two versions of true wireless earphones so far.
The support team at Nothing has claimed that the Android 13 update will begin rolling out in the UK by the end of this week, according to a report by 91Mobiles. However, an official confirmation is still awaited. The company had previously released an open beta for the Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 update back in December, and select testers of the phone got to run the beta version.
Before deploying the OTA update to its devices, the company wanted to test Android 13 thoroughly. In an official blog post, Nothing had provided details about the latest Android 13-based update. The new OS promises to provide a 50 percent boost in app loading speed for Nothing Phone 1 users. Additionally, the update introduces multi-language support for third-party apps and adds a new weather app featuring the company’s customised Nothing UI.
Apart from these features, the update also brings a new user interface for volume control, new glyph ringtone, wallpapers, and notification sounds. A new design for media control and a self-repair feature are also expected to be part of the updated package for the Phone 1.
While Google released its latest Android 13 on August 15, 2022, Pixel phones were the first devices to receive the update. Later, the update was rolled out for Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi, Asus, and Samsung smartphones as well. It is expected to take as long as the end of February to reach majority Nothing Phone 1 users, including in India.
Meanwhile, Nothing is gearing up to launch the Nothing Phone 2 later this year, which is expected to have at least 12GB of RAM, a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,000mAH battery, and an unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset.
The Android 13 update for the Nothing Phone 1 is a long-awaited update that will bring several new features and improvements to the device. Nothing’s commitment to thoroughly testing the update before deployment shows the company’s dedication to delivering a high-quality user experience. The upcoming launch of the Nothing Phone 2 also promises to deliver impressive hardware specs, making it an exciting time for Nothing customers and tech enthusiasts alike.
