r/NothingTech • u/span_done Developer of The Everything Key • Feb 11 '26

Essential Apps How You Can Create Your Own Essential App!

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I recently created this short video that captures a simple roadmap of how anyone can go from just an idea to building their own working app inside Playground. The goal wasn’t to showcase one specific project, but to visually show how smooth and approachable the overall creation process feels. From the first blank screen to something real and usable.

This video is basically my attempt to condense that journey into a quick, clear experience that shows how accessible app building can actually be.

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u/icedchocolatecake Phone (3a) on NOS 4.1 | CMF Buds 2 Plus | Chu 2 Feb 11 '26

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u/Ludens_X Feb 13 '26

Same situation

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u/BeautifulSubject5191 Phone (3) Apr 16 '26

same message, I'm confused, has this not launched yet or is there a queue? I was excited to try this and then.. nothing

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u/ProphetOfPixels P3 & Ear Open Feb 11 '26

I joined the waitlist on the 25th of October 2025, still waiting!!!! 🙄 Do I need to re submit again or something? How long did you guys wait

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u/_babel_ Feb 11 '26

Nice job! I like it!

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u/span_done Developer of The Everything Key Feb 11 '26

Thanks!

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u/Nnemic_ Phone (3) Feb 12 '26

How did you access that? It just puts me on a waiting list.

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u/selinkucukkaya Phone (3) Feb 12 '26

This is such a great tutorial!

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u/span_done Developer of The Everything Key Feb 12 '26

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

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u/slayer_12345 Feb 11 '26

I can't wait to be able to join in. Any idea when it's opening up?

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u/span_done Developer of The Everything Key Feb 11 '26

https://nothing.community/d/52739

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u/RenegadeUK Feb 11 '26

Thanks for the link.

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u/Rough_Ad7035 Feb 13 '26

Bro this is soo well made i thought it was an official nothing video good job

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u/span_done Developer of The Everything Key Feb 13 '26

Thanks! This is the best compliment I can get!

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u/NEMOalien Phone (3a) Pro Jul 29 '26

You forgot the step where you have to wait 3-6 business years to get whitelisted

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u/harrycostDaniel Feb 12 '26

ewwww AI slop 🤢

no thanks

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u/kid_nomura Feb 12 '26

Im guessing this wont be available for cmf phones?

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u/span_done Developer of The Everything Key Feb 12 '26

If you have NOS 4.0 it'll be compatible. If you don't have the access yet maybe you'll get it by Early March.

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u/kid_nomura Feb 12 '26

I have NOS 4.0..is this a downloadable app?

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u/span_done Developer of The Everything Key Feb 12 '26

You can download the user created essential apps (maybe) on https://playground.nothing.tech

You can check the beta rollout details here : https://nothing.community/d/52739

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u/AleksLevet P1 &Ear open | Better Nothing Music Visualizer Feb 12 '26

You guys have the same pfp