I'm not that fond of the dot matrix font myself but a lot of people obviously are so I'm surprised that they haven't at least left it as an option in the font settings
Want the dots!! Been using nothing phone 1 for 18/19 months now. I brought it because that was the way I thought the brand would go and stay. Now it's starting to mean well... Nothing 😅
same, skins are normally a huge deal breaker for me but I actually like this. it doesn't mess with og look too much and improves it in some ways whilst adding extra functionality. NothingOS is the new OxygenOS!
I’ve never like dot matrix, but many do. I wish you could make a choice to use system wide what font you prefer instead of using having it in some places, but not others.
bit underwhelming to be honest. those features have been more or less standard for years on other devices. font-wise: prefer the new font. i found the dot font was childish and hard to read
i hope they finally removed the annoying bug (at least on phone 1) of taking pictures with the camera app, and if you don't wait for 1-2 seconds (even after the pic has been taken) it won't actually save. and maybe even longer if HDR is on
I didn't like the dot matrix shenanigans myself. It was a design choice that didn't necessarily worked across the various items. Forcing it in everywhere felt forced and pointless. The widgets don't gain from it either.
Nothing phone 2 users paid ₹50,000($600) for this phone in 2023 only to get major updates later than budget phone which is around 25000 only, very disappointed
I wasnt a fan of the dot matrix font. Looked a little too artsy and edgy, reminds me of the Tate Modern, and clashes with everything else a little too much. The Serif font is still a pretty bold choice that gives it a slightly retro yet premium feel.
Removing the so called "dot matrix" font is a weird one. It's one of the "defining characteristics" of the "nothing" phone, some people might have even bought these devices for their style... and that style is being deprecated... not cool. The screen recording feature is literally Android built-in, I have the very same screen recorder already on OnePlus8t and Pixel 7a...
the dot matrix font was really unique and was setting up an identity for the nothing brand ,now they removed it? whats next , they gonna remove the monochrome theme too?
@@Gwakari I'm saying give the option for both the fonts , they are supposed to add things ,not lock the user on to a particular choice like apple , I mean they specifically said they want to be different from apple and other tech giant
The dots font legibility is not good. is a cool font, but it's not functional. I understand why, from a design standpoint, they went toward a cool serif font now. I ma digging the changes for now. Looking forward for the new gallery app.
The thing is that serif fonts don't usually go well as display fonts, unless it's for a wedding or some elegant themes. The use of the serif font here makes it feel antique to me, personally, which again doesn't go well with the aesthetic of the hardware, with all the internal components and lights visible on the back. At least they are allowing the change to a sans serif font. I would also accept if they use a slab serif.
Shit, I just bought a Nothing and a chunk of it was for the aesthetic of the dot matrix and NOW YOU ARE TELLING ME THEY ARE PLANNING TO GET RID OF IT!? Naaaaaw, it's a Beta, they will maintain it as an option, and I am all for multiple options to tailor the phone to the owner when it comes to customization. But removing it completely, to me, is a dangerous move, giving more options it's an evolutionary choice, and the best. It would please everyone and anyone.
For what it's worth I completely agree with the changes around the dot font, keeping the matrix itself in the OS in animations but moving to a more legible, less abstract typeface is just better for usability. The phones still look and feel unique, and I like the UI a lot more this way as well even though I was a big fan of it.
Agreed, Nothing can't just go on and slam the dot matrix everywhere as that's there signature font. It still stand out and I believe if the ppl are a fan of it's usability and clean OS and performance one won't judge it just because they removed the Dot font. For a reason apple has good consumer base and loyal customers as they stick to apple no matter how small the changes are. We should appreciate nothing for giving us so good performance and be supportive towards them not to forget how they also take into account the customer feedback .
I am not only a simple man but also a clumsy one. So for me it is essential to be able to lock the homescreen lay out otherwise after a nap all my apps are rearranged in bizarre ways. I am still struggling to understand why this is missing in stock Android and launchers like the ones of Nothing.
I love how Nothing cares about their customer experience and customization rather than adding tons of AI features (some were quite a duplicate since we already got Gemini). It's unfortunate that they get rid of their dot-matrix font which is their signature, but I understand bc accessibility wise it's not easily readable.
No, they don't care. They are mainly adding things that they want. Making the android work more and more like iOS. And making it look like Nothing. But they are doing a pretty bad job. The style is a mess
They definitely missed the mark with reducing the dot matrix in their OS. In their video they said that they didn't want to over use it and that's fair but they have gone too far and are under using it.
i just got the CMF phone 1, don't regret it. Yes I could probably get an android phone with a slightly better cpu, gpu and camera for the money. But it would look like shit, the OS would look like shit and I would have ads everywhere. Needed a budget phone and I got a very slick one that does the job without offending my aesthetic.
Definitely want the dot matrix font to stay, at least as an option.
69 or nothing
Dot Matrix was one my favorite designs, very unique.
I think I will never stop being surprised by new features, I hope my cases last as long as the stability of IOS 🤣
Brooo haha well I got one called Vionentus quite durable for the iPhone 15
dude thanks!
The Dot Matrix font is what Nothing Phone is all about. At least have it available so we can go back to it. Crazy decision.
I'm not that fond of the dot matrix font myself but a lot of people obviously are so I'm surprised that they haven't at least left it as an option in the font settings
Pretty good Chanel. Simple and got me to jiggle a couple of times, hope you continue to improve.
Goated Wallpaper. Kurisutina for the win!
the ZOMBIE!
Im big fan of N Dot matrix font
As you said it makes nothing stand out among all other android phones
At least make N Dot Font as an Option
The dot matrix goes well with it's identity - glyph lights, Morse code ringtone, notification sounds, etc.
Want the dots!! Been using nothing phone 1 for 18/19 months now. I brought it because that was the way I thought the brand would go and stay. Now it's starting to mean well... Nothing 😅
Removing the dot matrix font is a huge down grade imo
They should at least make it optional
Definitely. Hopefully this is only with the beta. Hopefully Nothing will see the error and give us the dot matrix font on full release.
They added dots In the fingerprint unlock animation but removed it from the font. At least they should be consistent
Maybe make it optional but for me I didn't like the dot matrix and think the new font is better.
I don't know, but that ugly dot matrix everywhere is keeping me away from Nothing.
@1:25 that's not the Roboto Serif actually, that's a custom font made for Nothing called "NType 82". ;)
please vote for Nothing File Manager app 😢
(Gallery app is done)
Always loved your reviews. I get a good bunch of information about a phone every time I choose to watch you cover its features.
the only acceptable android skin i dont know why a lot of custom rom dont port this its super neat
Only acceptable skin? Ok bro good one
@@helterskelzer3883What's bad about it
same, skins are normally a huge deal breaker for me but I actually like this. it doesn't mess with og look too much and improves it in some ways whilst adding extra functionality. NothingOS is the new OxygenOS!
Bro I hate this skin😂😂😂....
you're a moron, samsung can do everything nothing can do and wayyy more
Yes the dot matrix font, that is my favourite. I don't want that to go so, I am not going to update to new one.
They should bring back the dot-matrix font style - even if it's just an option. I can live with a less-than-stellar readability lol.
Can't wait to get it on my CMF phone 1 🔥
Alpha builds are before Beta, so a mistake at the beginning there, but good video!
I also love the dot matrix it's one of the reasons I bought a nothing 2, hope they don't follow iOS too much and stay original
The NType Serif font was brought in for internal branding and has somehow crept into the OS. It goes completely against the original Nothing aesthetic
That one is called NType in fact, it suits the brand imo
I am glad they get rid of it. The dot font is very badly readable at all and still missing support for many languages.
Wait how did you create that hyper link?😂
@@mays7n ???
im exited for nothing os 3.0 so many good changes!
yes would want the dot matrix to stay or at least be an option as it gave it a unique look.
I’ve never like dot matrix, but many do. I wish you could make a choice to use system wide what font you prefer instead of using having it in some places, but not others.
I love the new roboto font. Makes the phone feel more premium.
I like the app drawer grouping concept ❤
at least now they have their gallery unlike using google photos and the customizations look decent
Dot matrix is a must, they really should keep it
the moment they decided to have 7 years os update I'm grabbing one.
You are not going to use a phone for 7 years.
Loved the dot matrix
Great update. Love your poster Cowboy Bebop, i am fan!
1:30 agreed sir. loved that dot matrix, now its looks like just another android
Please keep the dot matrix font! That is what Nothing different about from other competitors
bit underwhelming to be honest. those features have been more or less standard for years on other devices.
font-wise: prefer the new font. i found the dot font was childish and hard to read
i hope they finally removed the annoying bug (at least on phone 1) of taking pictures with the camera app, and if you don't wait for 1-2 seconds (even after the pic has been taken) it won't actually save. and maybe even longer if HDR is on
Easily the best QS panel on any phone nd arguably the best UI also. nothing Os ❤
I didn't like the dot matrix shenanigans myself. It was a design choice that didn't necessarily worked across the various items. Forcing it in everywhere felt forced and pointless. The widgets don't gain from it either.
1:00 you stuck that cable in a very sus location
Why change the dot matrix font? Hope they get it back on after the beta. It's like a downgrade to any nondescript android.
Camera improvements were really necessary, too much lag in 2.6 version indeed
As an older guy, I rely on being able to see all application icons so I can remember why I even opened the app drawer 🤣
I like it so much 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 but you should’ve showed us how it looks in dark mode..
Nothing phone 2 users paid ₹50,000($600) for this phone in 2023 only to get major updates later than budget phone which is around 25000 only, very disappointed
Phone 2 is almost one yr olders than phone 2a lol. Also akis had cleared the late beta update is due to the lack of support for qualcomm sd chip.
I really hope the Nothing Phone 3 is a true flagship because their OS is awesome and I do want to try out their phone.
Oh no, i really liked the Dot Matrix font. Shame its gone...
Just so you know, Alpha builds are more incomplete than Beta. I think you wanted to say that the Stable build is coming out soon. ❤
I would install it if nothing gallery was avaliable. But unfortunately not in this beta.
I've had the Nothing 2a and I have to say that the os is one of my favorites
I wasnt a fan of the dot matrix font. Looked a little too artsy and edgy, reminds me of the Tate Modern, and clashes with everything else a little too much. The Serif font is still a pretty bold choice that gives it a slightly retro yet premium feel.
Huge L with the font... Need the dots back asap
Take out the lights and bring back the dot matrix font
it sucks that they ditched the dot matrix design i hope they give us the ability to choose it in a future update
Usual story with a new phone company. We’re different’ . After a few years ‘ we follow the rest’
Really looking forward to what nothing will bring in a possible nothing 3 model even though I won't be able to afford it's still intriguing.
Removing the so called "dot matrix" font is a weird one. It's one of the "defining characteristics" of the "nothing" phone, some people might have even bought these devices for their style... and that style is being deprecated... not cool. The screen recording feature is literally Android built-in, I have the very same screen recorder already on OnePlus8t and Pixel 7a...
The Dot Matrix needs to be an option
I like the serif font, but they should make it possible for the user to choose
the dot matrix font was really unique and was setting up an identity for the nothing brand ,now they removed it? whats next , they gonna remove the monochrome theme too?
yep and gonna rebrand as "something"
"anything"
I am glad they get rid of it. The dot font is very badly readable at all and still missing support for many languages.
@@Gwakari I'm saying give the option for both the fonts , they are supposed to add things ,not lock the user on to a particular choice like apple , I mean they specifically said they want to be different from apple and other tech giant
The dots font legibility is not good. is a cool font, but it's not functional. I understand why, from a design standpoint, they went toward a cool serif font now. I ma digging the changes for now. Looking forward for the new gallery app.
The thing is that serif fonts don't usually go well as display fonts, unless it's for a wedding or some elegant themes. The use of the serif font here makes it feel antique to me, personally, which again doesn't go well with the aesthetic of the hardware, with all the internal components and lights visible on the back. At least they are allowing the change to a sans serif font. I would also accept if they use a slab serif.
sad that they got rid of the dot matrix, but hopefully they'll add it back since this is still a beta
I would add dot matrix font to the change font option so who wants to use dot matrix can use it and who wants to use roboto can use that instead
Let's revive dot matrix font
They should add more fonts, have at least 5 for variety
Shit, I just bought a Nothing and a chunk of it was for the aesthetic of the dot matrix and NOW YOU ARE TELLING ME THEY ARE PLANNING TO GET RID OF IT!? Naaaaaw, it's a Beta, they will maintain it as an option, and I am all for multiple options to tailor the phone to the owner when it comes to customization. But removing it completely, to me, is a dangerous move, giving more options it's an evolutionary choice, and the best. It would please everyone and anyone.
roboto reminds me so much on oneplus
Nothing Phone(1) is one of my best buy. I'm glad we can get this update. 👍🏿 Nothing.
For what it's worth I completely agree with the changes around the dot font, keeping the matrix itself in the OS in animations but moving to a more legible, less abstract typeface is just better for usability. The phones still look and feel unique, and I like the UI a lot more this way as well even though I was a big fan of it.
Also, the font you keep calling Roboto is a serif font, Roboto is the default Android typeface.
Agreed, Nothing can't just go on and slam the dot matrix everywhere as that's there signature font. It still stand out and I believe if the ppl are a fan of it's usability and clean OS and performance one won't judge it just because they removed the Dot font.
For a reason apple has good consumer base and loyal customers as they stick to apple no matter how small the changes are. We should appreciate nothing for giving us so good performance and be supportive towards them not to forget how they also take into account the customer feedback .
Dot matrix font will probably return, its a beta guys
Hello, I have the beta version. My question is, when the stable version comes out, will it update automatically?
1:02 is a bit sus
I am not only a simple man but also a clumsy one. So for me it is essential to be able to lock the homescreen lay out otherwise after a nap all my apps are rearranged in bizarre ways. I am still struggling to understand why this is missing in stock Android and launchers like the ones of Nothing.
those redesigns are just making the software more common & common
Dot matrix is finally gone, it's so hard to read past week 1
I love how Nothing cares about their customer experience and customization rather than adding tons of AI features (some were quite a duplicate since we already got Gemini). It's unfortunate that they get rid of their dot-matrix font which is their signature, but I understand bc accessibility wise it's not easily readable.
No, they don't care. They are mainly adding things that they want. Making the android work more and more like iOS. And making it look like Nothing. But they are doing a pretty bad job. The style is a mess
Na bro they do care about their customers, Go to their channel then you will know about it .@@J.A.N.O.S
Nah features like circle to search are so useful. If nothing fails to keep up with the Phone 3 series then I probably won't buy any nothing products.
Yes i agree removing the dot font is bad ... I dont even want to update 😢
I think I'm good with Nothing OS 2.0 and I will update to OS 3.0 only if the camera app will work faster.. Overall it is good so.
Hope they bring back dot matrix font on stable update
I would love to have new more wallpapers
is it so difficult for all these companies to launch a 5" smartphone? jesus..
We WANT Dot-Matrix BACK !!
isn't nothing phone 2 kinda overpriced? like it only has an 8+ gen 1 but they priced it like an 8 gen 3 phone O;
Next hyper os 2.0 ❤
Im getting the ear a for mi birthday can't wait 😀😀
Bring back the dot matrix Nothing Phone
They definitely missed the mark with reducing the dot matrix in their OS. In their video they said that they didn't want to over use it and that's fair but they have gone too far and are under using it.
Dot matrix shenanigans for me.
Want to try a nothing phone but prices for them are too much for the lack of performance
i just got the CMF phone 1, don't regret it. Yes I could probably get an android phone with a slightly better cpu, gpu and camera for the money. But it would look like shit, the OS would look like shit and I would have ads everywhere. Needed a budget phone and I got a very slick one that does the job without offending my aesthetic.
Was going to buy one and decided not to after seeing they replace the dot matrix shenanigans
Best Android skin along with OneUi 👑
Too bad they will change to a iOS look
The update had a lot of nothing in it
I like the dot matrix more
Still poster for the incoming call is missing 😢
they're still missing too may features
I'M sorry i know many won't agree BUT they have Ruined It!
OMG Kurisu Makise!!!
Nothing phone is basically a phone with AOSP slapped onto it.
The new font is really unappealing.
Definitely a poor move to remove the dot matrix font, it was part of the brand identity and unique!
The stable release will have more
Like?
@@Joe_goldberg12 not sure but the more we give feedback the more likely will get more
Pixel is cleaner
It's almost the same ngl
obviously, cus that's about as basic as basic gets
Less buggy importantly
How is battery life???