All posts tagged: customisation

Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 for Phone 2a Announced With New Customisation Options, Improved UI Features

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Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 has been announced for the Phone 2a. This will enable users to experience the update and its new features before it is publicly rolled out in December. It is based on Android 15 and brings new customisation options for the home and lock screens, upgraded widgets, camera enhancements, and other improvements. Nothing says the programme will be available for its other devices such as the Phone 2 and CMF Phone 1 later this year. Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 Features In a community post, Nothing announced that its OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 for the Phone 2a contains some of the features that it previewed last month. The update brings a new lock screen which allows more direct editing by simply long-pressing the screen. It also bundles new clock faces, typefaces, and design layouts. Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 includes a smart drawer powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This feature automatically arranges apps in different categories based on usage. Users can also pin their most-used apps at …

Google Messages gets chat bubble colour customisation for RCS users | Technology News

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Google Messages, the default messaging app on most Android smartphones, has received an update that allows users to further customize the look and feel of the app, including the ability to change the colour of the chat bubbles. With RCS (Rich Communication Services) capability paired with these new customization features, Google Messages is gaining traction among Android users. Google has been developing this feature since last November, and the company is now rolling it out. Google Messages version 20240308 is enabling this new feature, allowing users to customize individual chats. First reported by Android Police, the new feature is currently available for select users. The updated Google Messages allows users to change the colour of the chat bubbles by accessing the settings menu. It’s important to note that this feature only works if you have enabled RCS messaging, a feature Apple is also implementing into its messages, possibly to be introduced with the launch of iOS 18. Similarly, users can also choose between light or dark mode on the Messages app. However, this feature will …