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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Nothing phone (1) update can show you AirPods battery level

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Nothing phone (1)'s latest update (version 1.1.7 update) adds improvements to this Android phone, including support for AirPods. It can show you the battery percentage of Apple AirPods you may connect to this phone. The update also includes the November Android security patch, more accurate battery status, improved OS fluidity and reduced stutters, better audio quality when recording videos, and an adjustment to the thermal threshold, so there's better balance performance and temperature. 

Similar to the Nothing ear (1) earbuds that gained Siri support, the phone (1) update continues Nothing CEO Carl Pei's intentions of making Nothing devices work with different products and accessories.

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Nothing phone (1) won't get Android 13 update anytime soon

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The Nothing phone (1) has generated quite the hype, even if it isn't available here. For those who got the phone, unfortunately, you'll be in for a wait for the next Android version. Nothing has confirmed that the Android 13 rollout for this device won't be coming out this year. The company said it's coming "in the first half of 2023." According to the statement from the company, "Before releasing, we want to fine tune the software upgrade with Nothing's hardware."

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Dbrand launches 'Something' skins that make it look like you have a Nothing phone (1)

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We might not have access to the Nothing phone (1) on this side of the world, but you can get your current device to look like it. Accessory maker Dbrand released a new "Something" line of skins that promise to turn your Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, Google Pixel 6 Pro, or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra into a Nothing phone (1) lookalike.

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