What you need to know • Nothing’s Phone 3a lineup is finally getting the stable Android 16 + Nothing OS 4.0 update, bringing a major performance and stability jump. • The update speeds up system animations, tightens background task management, and delivers smarter battery optimization. • A new AI Usage Dashboard in Essential Space explicitly tracks LLM activity, showing you exactly when AI features are running.

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If you own a budget smartphone, you’re probably used to waiting. While flagship owners flaunt the latest software, the mid-range crowd often sits in the waiting room for months

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