Nothing phone (2) gets a major software update before it hits stores

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Nothing phone (2) has just launched this week, but it already received a software update with many improvements. Nothing OS 2.0.1 enhances the battery, charging, fingerprint, face unlock, wireless charging, network, and camera features. It also includes bug fixes. 

Notable changes include improved battery and charging performance in extreme conditions, Face Unlock and fingerprint reader improvements, and better network stability. It also gets camera enhancements like 2x zoom support in portrait, optimized HDR, lag reduction when shooting videos, and more. The security patch level remains at June 2023. The Nothing phone (2)'s price starts at CAD 929 and will come to stores on July 17.

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Nothing opens sign-ups for phone (1) Android 13 beta test

Nothing has previously said it won't release Android 13 for the Nothing phone (1) this year. But it might be changing things up, at least for those willing to test out the operating system ahead of a full, stable release. The company looks like it's planning to test a beta version of the mobile OS before the year is over. A closed beta is already ongoing, but an open one is expected sometime this month. If you're interested in trying this out, you can register on Nothing's website. The feedback you give will help improve the Nothing OS before it gets widely released.

As with other beta tests, though, you should expect bugs, crashes, and other issues that the unfinished software might throw your way. If your Nothing phone (1) is your main device, we're going to advise you don't take part in the test. It's unclear what the timeline is from beta to the wider release, but we hope it comes earlier than expected in 2023.

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