I’m about to say something weird but I think it would be great to do an (optional) Nothing theme for existing Google apps.

I don’t know if this is a possible thing but it’s a great idea! I often admire the Nothing design language in the system but then Gapps ruin the “atmosphere”.

Just imagine Google’s calculator or dialer with a Nothing design skin: here the features of Google apps and the stunning design of Nothing come together to create the ultimate, cohesive user experience.

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    hexagonal707x

    and what should I do if I find the Google gallery disgusting? (like most of their apps) I have installed a gallery port from Xiaomi, which is much more convenient, and most importantly free

      This is exactly Why I believe in the vision of Nothing. Make system Apps purely based on the Nothing design language. Invest highly on the software side of it to make it seamless and deliver the experience so the users don’t look elsewhere. Kind of like Steve Jobs 2.0

      3 months later

      I think have the people choose for themselves. More option means they can have there own set of style. In my opinion google gallery apps sms and dialer is really terible im not really used to it. It would be awesome if nothing have there own set of apps.. im hoping when the time comes😊

      Partially Agree on this argument Google Apps vs Native App.

      Firstly: I think we need some native Apps like gallary app. Why? because that could be more optimized for our devices. Google create app which is based on the generic Android platform not optimized for any perticular platform.

      Secondly: On the other hand Apps like calculator, calenders, files. We actually don’t need this. Because those are not need that much optimization.

      Lastly : Nothing Apps are Hosted on play Store, so I don’t think there will be any problem regarding further updates.

      I don’t like Google products in general. I also feel that companies should have their own system apps if they’re having their own skin/os for android. If everything was to controlled by one company it’s pointless to see any creativity or competition out there. What made apple so successful today is their eco system, their native apps and their support to it. If Nothing can come close to it, it will be a unique combination altogether in the Android world. I have made many concepts based on the Nothing OS design and would love to see them on my phone rather than Google.

      5 days later

      𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐨𝐥 By your logic,

      To ruin your day more,

      wait 🤯.. Instagram looks out of place, Snapchat looks out place, Facebook looks out of place, your banking app looks out of place. What will you do about it then.. tell Nothing to create their version of those apps? From this, one thing is very clear, you have definitely not come from a stock Android experience before. That’s for sure. 😂

      What was your previous phone?

          hexagonal707x They aren’t smartphone manufacturers or OS developers. You aren’t comparing apples to apples. Speaking of Apple, looks at the company. They shine coz of their OS and apps. So what’s the harm if say Nothing had 10 strong native apps in their design and functions for their smartphones?

              adbo Absolutely!!!💯 We all users want a Nothing-styled Gallery app, Calculator app, Dialer app, Notes app and last but not least Message app which would be a game changer for the Nothing ecosystem.

              Being a UI/UX designer, tbh Nothing UI is one the best User interfaces in the entire smartphone industry, no other smartphone brands are close to it not even Apple or Samsung ( too much customization available but not optimised well ).

              Nothing UI fluidity is unmatched 👏, I hope we will experience such creative apps in our Nothing Phone soon🤞

                  Ali Fakhruddin Speaking of Apple, even I like Apple, no doubt about it. Apple can create whatever they want because they only have to take care of their devices. They have the hardware and software full control in and out.

                  Play Store is by Google. So what you gonna change that too or what?. You want a Nothing store?. Android is already a fragmented OS. Don’t add more bloatware into it. 🙏🏻

                  Google apps are streamlined and gets update faster. I don’t have to wait for Nothing to update it. Don’t try to fix something that is not broken.

                  I have nothing against Nothing styled apps fyi. But once you get it. Will they make the Google apps uninstallable. That’s the big ?.

                  Or it will create duplicate apps.

                  They should definitely have Google contacts sync in their contacts/ dialer app or it’s not worth it at all.

                      hexagonal707x If everyone thought the same, we won’t have any innovations left. As far as I remember Nothings vision is to make tech fun again. And looking at Android in general it’s become quite boring. So if they can, then they should. I personally hate Google products so I don’t chip in to that.