HIGHLIGHTS

* Nothing Phone (2) has received its first update, the device launched last week.
* The phone starts at Rs 44,999 in India and goes up to Rs 54,999.
* Nothing CEO hand-delivered the phone to customers who turned up at the pop-up store in New York.
* Nothing Phone 2 will go on sale on July 21 in India.
* The update isn’t large in size, but has plenty of new features.
* Nothing OS 2.0.1 update fixes several bugs related to Quick Settings, NFC.

Nothing launched its much-awaited second-generation smartphone, the Nothing Phone (2) last week.
If you are one of the pre-booking customers who received their devices starting July 15th, you might want to check the settings of your device.

The UK-based brand is now pushing an OTA software upgrade to the phone with various new features and major camera updates.

Nothing Phone 2 is yet to go on sale in India, but the technology company has already released the smartphone’s first update, which brings new features, plenty of improvements and several bug fixes.

While most users in India will get to experience this update only after they receive their units, there are others who have got access to the Phone 2 from Nothing via pop-up stores worldwide.

Regardless, there’s also design-related features that have been added even though this update seems to be primarily focussed on the phone’s cameras.

Nothing’s second phone hasn’t yet made its debut on the market and it’s already receiving its first update.
For this first update, Nothing has decided to go for camera improvements, but there are a couple of features included as well.

If you’ve already pre-ordered the Nothing Phone (2) on plan to purchase it when it goes on sale on July 17, make sure to check for a new update since it brings a handful of important improvements to the device.

First off, the portrait mode will support 2x zoom. Secondly, motion capture will be supported in 50-megapixel mode and there’s also a new Nothing style photo watermark that you can choose to use.

More improvements in the update include optimization of the HDR effectiveness across the board, as well as optimized photo clarity when shooting between 4x and 10x zoom.

Last but not least, improved camera quality when used in third party apps has been added too, along with reduced lag and optimized stabilization.

A couple of new features have been added too, such as a Glyph Composer, which can be downloaded from the Play Store. It’s used to make and record Glyph Ringtones when you’re feeling creative.

Another new feature called Glyph Progress for Uber does exactly what its name implies. You can check the progress of an incoming Uber ride via the Glyph Interface, although this feature seems to be in beta, so it might not always work as intended.

Other changes included in the update concern the Quick Settings widgets, which allow users to add their most-used Quick Settings tiles directly to their home or lock screen. Furthermore, widgets can now be added to the lock screen and Always-on display.

Finally, the Nothing Machine ringtones and notification sounds from Phone (1) have been reworked and adjusted to match the new segment design of Phone (2). Also, there are four new wallpapers added and one-handed mode.

Starting off with the new features, Nothing first states in its changelog that its Glyph Composer is finally available on the Google Play Store, that lets users create and record new ringtones.

Also added as a design feature is the Glyph Progress bar for the Uber app. One of the indicators on the rear panel that is used as a progress bar will now indicate the time taken for an incoming Uber ride to arrive.

Design-related features aside, there’s now new widgets, which can be added to the lock screen using the always-on display (AOD).

Users can also add their most used Quick Settings widgets/tiles to the home or lock screen. The update also brings new and reworked ringtones and notification sounds from the Nothing Phone 1.

These have been tweaked to suit the more segmented layout of the Glyph lighting system of the Phone 2. Also added is a one-handed mode.

The Nothing OS 2.0.1 update brings several camera-related improvements to the Nothing Phone 2. With the update, the camera’s Portrait mode now supports 2x zoom for close-up shots.

Motion capture is now supported in the 50-megapixel high resolution camera mode and HDR now works more effectively.
Meanwhile, the clarity of photos captured between 4x and 10x zoom has also been improved, as per the changelog.

The camera’s performance when used with third-party apps is also said to be better with Nothing OS 2.0.1. Videos are said to offer better stabilisation among other improvements.

Nothing has also worked on the Phone 2’s battery life and charging performance, which also included tweaks to wireless charging and Battery share.

Bugs with Quick Settings have been resolved and the same applies for the NFC system. There’s improved network stability among other general bug fixes with the Nothing OS 2.0.1 update.

Nothing OS 2.0.1 for Nothing Phone (2) changelog

The release notes of the new Nothing OS 2.0.1 upgrade mention new features but the focus is mainly on Nothing Phone (2)’s Glyph system and camera app. Here are all the important changes that the new software update features.

Camera: New 2X portrait mode, motion capture in 50MP mode, optimised HDR and zooming clarity, reduced lag and improved stabilisation during video recording.

Glyph lighting: New Glyph composer app, progress bar for Uber app, and new Nothing Machine ringtones.

Appearance: Four new wallpapers, widgets can now be added to both the lock screen and the always-on display, and one-handed mode.

Bug fixes: The brand has improved network stability, and ironed out issues regarding quick settings and NFC functionality.

Nothing Phone (2) Quick Specifications

* Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ LTPO AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate
* Processor: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 with 3.0GHz peak clock speed
* Cameras: 50MP Sony IMX890 main camera with OIS + 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide-angle sensor at the back, 32MP shooter at the front for selfies
* OS: Android 13 with Nothing OS
* Battery: 4,700mAh with 45W fast wired, 15W wireless charging support

The phone comes at a starting price of Rs 44,999 but it does not feature a charger in-box.

The brand also conducted pop-up stores in various cities around the world to promote and sell its new Nothing Ear (2) Black TWS and the Nothing Phone (2).

Clearer and optimized photos for Nothing Phone (2)

Based on the changelog, the company is addressing the missing 2x zoom level on the portrait mode when using the rear camera.

At the same time, HDR images and shots using the extended zooms level between 4x and 10x are optimized in this build. Hence, you can expect clearer quality according to Nothing. There is also support for motion photos at 50 MP resolution and reduced lag on video recordings.

When it comes to the interface, it is now possible to use widgets on the lock screen and always-on display.

It is noted that users can also add quick settings in the form widgets. Furthermore, there are four new wallpapers designed for the Phone (2).

Nothing’s unique lighting feature is seeing minor updates with the Glyph Progress being compatible with the Uber app.

For instance, users can track their Uber ride or delivery progress through the LED lighting at the rear. Nothing added that the Glyph Composer for creating ringtones is now available to download from the Google Play Store.

Beyond the small updates, Nothing pledged for three-year of major Android upgrades to the Nothing Phone (2), which is on par among major Android OEMs except for Samsung which offers four. Additionally, there are four years of security patches you can expect from the device.

The Nothing Phone 2 will go on sale in India on July 21 via Flipkart. Do have a look at our first impressions of the new Nothing phone, which can be read here.

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Faqs

1) Nothing Phone (2)’s first update brings many camera improvements.Details?

Ans) The Nothing Phone (2) has been finally unveiled earlier this week, and it’s only expected to go on sale online on Monday. Before that, some people have been able to purchase one at various pop-up stores across the globe. These people will be happy to know that the phone has today received its first ever software update. For those ordering the phone online, this will be waiting once they unbox it.

The update seems rather substantial, going by its changelog. You can expect to see quite a few camera-related improvements, such as Portrait mode supporting 2x zoom, Motion capture supported in 50 MP mode, optimized HDR effectiveness “across the board”, better photo clarity at zoom rates between 4x and 10x, improved camera quality in third party apps, and reduced lag when shooting videos, which get a better stabilization algorithm too.

Aside from that, this update also delivers improvements in battery and charging performance in extreme conditions, better wireless charging and Battery Share consistency, as well as improved face unlocking and fingerprint sensor performance.

Bugs relating to Quick Settings expansion and NFC were fixed, as were general, unnamed ones, and network stability should be better too. Glyph Composer is now available in the Play Store, allowing you to create and record your own Glyph Ringtones.

You can check the progress of an incoming Uber ride via Glyphs, and add widgets to your lock screen and Always-on-Display. Finally, you get four new wallpapers, a one-handed mode, reworked Nothing Machine ringtones and notification sounds from Phone (1), and the ability to add your most used Quick Settings tiles directly to your home or lock screens. The update arrives over-the-air as a 105 MB download.

2) What country is nothing smartphone from?

Answer. Nothing Technology Limited (stylised as NOTHING) is a consumer electronics manufacturer based in London, England. It was founded by Carl Pei, the co-founder of the smartphone maker OnePlus.

3) What is the glyph in Nothing phones?

Answer. Glyph basically means symbols, So in the Nothing Phone 1, you’ll see the five symbols that light up bright and form different patterns, including 900 LED. In addition, you’ll also see the tiny red LED.

4) What is the purpose of Glyphs?

Answer. When you receive notifications on your Nothing Phone 1, the Glyph feature on the Nothing Phone 1 enables you to place the smartphone face down and send light signals. And let the users rely on this Glyph feature instead of sound and haptics. The menu also provides access to the Flip-to-Glyph feature, which was most recently added to the Nothing Phone 1. To signal notifications or an incoming call, it flashes the lights. You’ll need to move the phone slightly to see the LEDs showing wireless charging sessions and how much battery life remains.

5) Where do you use Glyphs?

Answer. You can use Glyph in calls, notifications, batteries, and cameras. In the Nothing Phone 1, you’ll get ten in-built ringtones that sync with the light and flash. And even you can set different ringtones for your contacts.

Additionally, you can set custom ringtones with perfectly synced lights. Furthermore, you can also choose different ringtones for the notifications.

The Glyph interface can show a progress bar to indicate the smartphone’s charge level when you plug Nothing Phone 1 into the wall. As the Nothing Phone 1 battery charges, it gradually fills. Navigate to the Glyph interface’s settings. Turn on the Charging metre setting. In addition, you’ll also get wireless charging with reverse wireless charging.

6) How many phones did Nothing sell in India?

Answer. The Nothing Phone (1) sells over 100,000 units in India in only 20 days.

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