#Android 16 features

Nothing’s CEO Carl Pei has confirmed that Nothing OS 4.0, based on Android 16, will be released this autumn, between September and November 2025, with the Nothing Phone 3 being the first to receive the update . Key Features of Nothing OS 4.0: AI-driven enhancements: Contextual UI suggestions, smarter interactions, and performance improvements powered by integrated AI . Fresh customization: Smooth animations, enhanced widgets, and updated UI elements inspired by Android 16’s Material 3 design . Nothing is speeding up its software cycle, aiming to release the Android 16-based update before September ends, a marked acceleration compared to its previous Android 15 rollout . The update intends to activate the full potential of the Glyph Matrix on Phone 3 and position Nothing among the early adopters of Android 16 updates, competing more closely with major OEMs. Android 16 is set to officially launch in June, bringing the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system to Pixel devices first. A new beta—likely the first Android 16 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Release 1)—is expected to arrive before the end of May, offering early access to Google’s bold “Material 3 Expressive” redesign. Announced during the latest Android Show, this new design language marks one of the most significant visual overhauls to Android in recent years. Read more in our articles including "Nothing Confirms Nothing OS 4.0 Rollout, Starting with Phone 3" and "Google Teases Major Android Redesign Before Android 16 Launches Next Month".