This week, after months of teasers, the Nothing Phone (2) has finally launched. Although the device is not yet available for online purchase, many customers have successfully obtained it through Nothing’s global network of pop-up stores. And if you are one of the lucky early owners, you should see a software update notification on your device.
Now, while most of the after-launch updates to phones usually fix small bugs and issues, the case for the Nothing Phone (2) is a little different. According to the official changelog, the software update brings some massive upgrades. And most of them revolve around the camera performance of the new device.
Camera Upgrades of the First Nothing Phone (2) Software Update
The official changelog of the software update states that it brings a lot of camera-related improvements. For example, the Nothing Phone (2) Portrait mode now supports 2x Zoom, a handy feature that will take your portrait photography to the next level.
In addition, with the update, Nothing Phone (2) now has Motion capture support in the 50MP mode, allowing you to get more details on the shots. Nothing has also optimized the HDR effectiveness “across the board” with the update. The update brings better photo clarity in the 4x and 10x zoom range.
But that’s not all! The official changelog of Nothing Phone (2) also states that the camera quality will see an upgrade on third-party apps. That means you should get a better image-capturing experience with Snapchat and other social media applications.
Finally, the update reduces the lag when shooting videos. Video capturing modes on the Nothing Phone (2) also gets an improved stabilizing algorithm. This will enable you to capture professional-grade videos without needing to invest in a gimbal or other camera stabilization equipment.
Other Upgrades That the Nothing Phone (2) Software Update Brings
The software update is not all about the camera performance of the Nothing Phone (2). It also offers multiple improvements on other departments of the device. For example:
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Battery and Charging Performance
The official changelog of the new update says that it will make the Nothing Phone (2) deliver better battery performance. You will get good overall runtime in extreme conditions, such as in too-hot or too-cold environments.
When it comes to charging performance, the update improves the wireless charging function and brings better Battery Share consistency. These will refine the wireless charging experience with the phone.
Security and Bug Fixes
The first software update of Nothing Phone (2) brings improvements to the face unlocking and fingerprint unlocking mechanisms. It makes these security features offer consistent and faster performance.
Besides, it fixes the bugs related to the NFC and Quick Settings. There are many unnamed bug fixes too. Also, it takes on the network stability of the phone and makes it offer consistent performance in that regard.
Glymph Interface, New Wallpapers, and Other Tweaks
The Glyph Composer is now available in the Google Play Store. With it installed, you can create and record customized Glyph Ringtones on the Nothing Phone (2).
In addition, with the update installed, you can check progress on incoming Uber rides via the Glyphs. Moreover, the update brings more widgets that you can add to your lock screen and Always-on-Display (AOD).
Finally, the new update of the Nothing Phone (2) brings new wallpapers, reworked Nothing Machine ringtones, a one-handed mode, and new notification sounds from the Nothing Phone (1).
You will also find the ability to set your most used Quick Settings tiles directly to the home screen or lock screen of Nothing Phone (2). So, overall, the first update of the phone brings a lot of improvements and features.