As it seems Nothing Launcher in its current form is pretty basic (Not necessarily bad as it would help them add features seamlessly w/o thinking about removing anything useless that they would have added before) and seems somewhat underwhelming for the most who were waiting for days if not months. Being minimal need not be boring. There’s a reason it’s still in beta but truthfully its without much substance. I’ll get straight into it as to what worked and what didn’t.

What worked:

Foundation: It is not secret that the OS will cut all the useless crap and distil android in its purest form and it vividly shows in the approach. The launcher is being kept absolutely stock and I’m sure many will like it. Some solid, solid foundation to add on it.
Max Icons and Max Folders: Though it can look hilarious at first sight, but I can foresee it as to be something greatly useful and transforming that can give Android Home screen visual language a new identity. Max Icons is something that’s borrowed from past iterations(2×2 Grid) of Android and its a smart smart move. Max folder is really well thought out and is something that people will use. I’d like the max folder icon to be squircle as an option, it’ll go pretty well with rounded off Android 12/13 widgets. Launching any apps from the folder is a neat utility addition, saves one step. (cool
Clock and Weather widget: It has something visually so pleasing, iconic and artistic elements to it. Great job!
Icon Pack Customisation Option: Thumbs up! +1 Points. Nothing should have its own icon pack for the love of God. @Carl confirms they’re working on it. (Smile)
Overscroll Animation Adoption: Neat!
I loved the folder opening and closing animation.

What didn’t work:

Animations: Animations are fast and zippy, no doubt but it lacks a certain uniform motion and flow flow. Though Opening Animations are decent, I don’t know why the closing animations are broken as it doesn’t close to the source of the app.
Google Search Bar: Please don’t fix the search bar in that position. Let the user reposition it and remove it altogether if they want so.
App Search Bar: The app search bar can be used as Universal Search Bar like the pixel phones and that would be the wise approach.
Dot Matrix Font in the Header: It does look unique but it clearly has some visibility issues, a wise approach would be to let the user change the Header font to something more readable.
Many users faced problems with Nothing Weather and Clock widget as information was not shown fully as some portion was cutting.
The default wallpaper remains even after switching the launcher to something different.
The ‘Sun behind the Cloud’ visuals in weather widget need some refinement. Doesn’t look well put together in my eyes.
Some App Icons has less dp. Hence, enlarging them distorts the app icon. Not a fault from Nothing’s Part but gotta find a way to work with the developers or remaster the app icon with the help of AI engine.
Limited Compatibility: Users from every smartphone segment wanted to get a taste of the launcher since the time it was announced. Limited compatibility seems very unfair to them. Sideloading does work to a great extent still a wider compatibility was expected.

Liking the Wallpapers and Ring Tones are of personal preferences, I leave it to the users to decide. I absolutely adore the Alarm Ring tone.

Though Nothing Launcher is a small baby, I am sure it’ll grow into something noteworthy in the meantime. As a start, it’s not bad but it is not good either. Animations were something that should have been properly implemented by now in my opinion. I hope all the constructive criticisms from the users and fans will be taken positively. Thanks, Cheers!