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Nothing Expands Android 16 Open Beta to Phone 3a Line as Lock Glimpse Draws Pushback

Nothing frames the opt-in feature as a step toward software-based revenue on lower-tier models.

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Overview

  • The Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta is now available for the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro.
  • A new lock-screen tool called Lock Glimpse rotates wallpapers with embedded links to content and is disabled by default.
  • Nothing says it will introduce carefully chosen third-party apps and services on non-flagship devices to create software revenue.
  • Users compared Lock Glimpse to Glance, and Reddit users reported seeing Bouyan listed in settings as the content provider.
  • Enrollment for the beta closes on November 7, and the build also adds a refreshed icon design and a Stretch camera preset developed with photographer Jordan Hemingway.