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Nothing released the Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0's Open Beta 1 update for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus three weeks ago, and it appears the testing has gone smoothly since the brand has released the stable update of Nothing OS 3.0 for the smartphone.
The update brings a new lock screen customization page to the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, along with new Clock face styles. It also adds an AI-powered Smart Drawer and comes with a redesigned Quick Settings menu. You can check the changelog below for more
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