Ever since Google released Android 17, many have wondered when Nothing will unveil its own version. The company has confirmed that Nothing OS 5.0, built on Android 17, is coming soon.

On August 25 at 11:00 AM BST (12:00 PM Central Europe, 3:30 PM India) the brand will hold a press event, likely revealing the OS’s features and possibly a beta program. A stable release without a beta would be unusual, so expectations remain moderate. The announcement is the first concrete detail in weeks, and fans can expect more specifics during the event.

Nothing’s earlier OS, Nothing OS 1.0, launched with the brand’s first phone, the Nothing Phone (1). Since then, the company has positioned itself as a minimalist alternative to mainstream Android. With Android 17’s new privacy features and improved performance, Nothing OS 5.0 could offer a cleaner user experience, tighter hardware integration, and perhaps a new notification center.

Until the August 25 event, speculation will grow. The company has kept details under wraps, but a beta program would allow early adopters to test new features. Fans and reviewers will likely focus on how Nothing OS 5.0 differentiates itself from stock Android and the brand’s earlier releases.