Nothing Phone 3 Glyph Matrix: 13 Ways to Use It But Will You
The Glyph lights on Nothing Phones have always stood out as one of the most unique features in the smartphone space. The main idea was simple: reduce screen time by giving users a new way to interact with their phone without constantly looking at the display. But Nothing didn’t stopped there. With the Nothing Phone 3, they’ve taken it a step further by introducing the all-newGlyph Matrix. Though it may not be what some expected, it still brings a bunch of tricks. Here are 13 ways to use it but will you really use it? Probably not!
TheNothing Phone 3is finally here and has replaced its signature Glyph lights with a new Glyph Matrix. Nothing says this change brings more functionality and usefulness. Unlike traditional LED strips, the Glyph Matrix is adot matrix display. Think of it like the classicTetris screen. If it feels familiar, that’s because you’ve probably seen similar tech onASUS ROG Phonesbefore.
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However, things didn’t quite turn out the way as expected. First off, theGlyph Matrix is smalland oddly placed in thecorner of the phone, which limits its visibility. Secondly, while it showscaller ID,it is not as smart as you’d hope. You mustpress the Glyph buttonto see the caller’s name or number. And honestly, if you have to press a button, you might as well look at your phone screen instead and decide whether to pick up or not.
13 Things the Nothing Phone (3) Glyph Matrix Can Do
Putting aside the disappointments, theGlyph Matrixon the Nothing Phone 3 does come with a bunch of features. Here’s everything it can do:
Sure, the Glyph Matrix offers more features than the previous Glyph lights, but most of them are just gimmicks. It doesn’t add any groundbreaking functionality. And in most cases, you still have to unlock or flip the phone, which defeats the purpose of having a smart rear display in the first place.
Not to mention smartphones like ROG offer bigger and more immersive glyph matrices on the back, which are much more fun and intuitive to use.
Anchit Srivastava
Working as a Tech Writer at Tech Wiser, I’m passionate about technology since childhood. I enjoy discussing it with friends, exploring new techs, and analyzing features in Android, iOS, and other technologies. My goal is to simplify complex information about current and emerging technologies, making them more accessible and understandable to people interested in learning more.
