You've probably seen it already: the Nothing Phone 3 ditches the flashy full-back lights of its predecessors for a new trick: the so-called Glyph Matrix. It's basically a round, dot-style display on the back made up of ~500 tiny LEDs, giving off vibes of a retro pixel display. It's a pixelized tiny mirror, if you like.
Fans of the Glyph Mirror style can now check out Matrices – a fun and functional new tool made especially for the Nothing community. By the way, not everyone seems to know that there's a Nothing Community:
Back to the Matrices utility. With it, you can create clean, matrix-style visuals for your wallpapers and profile pictures. What started as a simple web app (Community Glyph Mirror) to generate glyph-themed profile pics ahead of the Phone (3) launch has now evolved into a polished, powerful utility.
Now, you can take those gritty, low-res images you love and transform them into sharp, intentional designs. Personally, I find it amusing and it blends naturally with the overall Nothing vibbe.
What can Matrices do?
Image by Nothing Community
The tool is packed with thoughtful features:
Smooth, community-themed UI with undo/redo and image editing tools
Profile Picture Creator: customize pixel gaps, resolution, shape (square or circular), and even preview how it looks in profile format
Wallpaper Builder: generate both phone and desktop wallpapers with resolution and color controls
Anti-aliasing for cleaner results
There's a clear roadmap ahead – even more creative options could be added beyond wallpapers and profile pictures. So dive in, experiment!
Would you use such a wallpaper on a non-Nothing phone?
Yeah, looks cool!
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Probably not.
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Here are some examples:
Images by Nothing Community
What's your style of choice? Square or circle pixels? Let me know in the comments below.
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Sebastian, a veteran of a tech writer with over 15 years of experience in media and marketing, blends his lifelong fascination with writing and technology to provide valuable insights into the realm of mobile devices. Embracing the evolution from PCs to smartphones, he harbors a special appreciation for the Google Pixel line due to their superior camera capabilities. Known for his engaging storytelling style, sprinkled with rich literary and film references, Sebastian critically explores the impact of technology on society, while also perpetually seeking out the next great tech deal, making him a distinct and relatable voice in the tech world.
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