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Nothing Phone 2a Update Introduces ChatGPT Integration and Camera Enhancements

Highlights

ChatGPT integration through Nothing OS 2.5.5a with voice gesture support.
Camera enhancements for improved color accuracy and portrait effects.
System upgrades include new ringtones and refined haptic feedback.
Enhanced performance and battery optimization features.

After some software juice was provided to the Nothing Phone (1) and (2) models last month, the affordable mid-range Nothing Phone (2a) is next in line to receive some AI-powered enhancements.

Nothing is now rolling out its Nothing OS 2.5.5a software, headlined by tight integration with the ChatGPT conversational AI assistant.

Nothing Phone 2a Gets ChatGPT Integration

Nothing Phone 2a Update Introduces ChatGPT Integration and Camera Enhancements

The OS 2.5.5a update brings a number of improvements, but the ChatGPT implementation is undoubtedly the marquee addition.

After installing the new software, Nothing Phone (2a) owners gain access to a new voice gesture for summoning ChatGPT through the Nothing X app.

You’ll also find ChatGPT widgets for your home screen and options to paste content directly into new ChatGPT conversations from screenshots and clipboard popups.

System upgrades include new ringtones and refined haptic feedback

Beyond the AI assistant integration, Nothing OS 2.5.5a delivers camera upgrades like improved colour accuracy, saturation, and portrait mode effects.

One of its aims is to enhance consistency between the main and ultra-wide lenses.

On the system front, the update adds new ringtones, a Recorder widget, and more nuanced haptic feedback levels.

Other Changes on Board

Camera enhancements for improved color accuracy and portrait effects

Nothing says animations for app launching, transitioning to the Always On Display, and expanding Quick Settings have been optimized for better smoothness.

There are also enhancements to memory management for background apps to boost performance without impacting battery life.

Other tweaks include a revamped Battery widget design, smarter auto-brightness adjustments, improved call quality for Android Auto connections, and a new extreme power-saving mode.

As a whole, the Nothing OS 2.5.5a update packs a considerable number of functional improvements and quality-of-life additions for the company’s lower-cost handset.

The built-in ChatGPT access in particular gives the Phone (2a) an AI edge over rival budget smartphones.

Here is everything included in the Changelog

ChatGPT integration:

New gesture option in the Nothing X app for starting a voice conversation with ChatGPT. Works via Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a).
Coming soon to other Nothing audio products.
Added new ChatGPT widgets for fast and easy access from your home screen.
Added a button on the screenshot and clipboard pop-up to directly paste content to a new conversation in ChatGPT.

Camera:

Optimized color consistency in the main wide-angle camera by adjusting the white balance and color bias at lower temperatures.
Improved portrait brightness in HDR scenes by matching specific user skin tones.
Resolved abnormal noise issues in portrait mode by optimizing HDR composition strategies.
Improved camera app opening performance by adjusting CPU scheduling strategies.

Other optimizations:

Optimized visual display of battery levels in the Battery widget.
Enhanced power-saving mode to ensure vibrations for calls and notifications remain active.
Integrated an AI-powered algorithm for smarter lighting adjustments for auto-brightness.
Improved call stability to ensure more reliable connections.
Increased smoothness when swiping down to expand the Quick Settings.
Improved fluidity when unlocking the device after being idle.
Resolved an issue where the other party could not hear the caller when connecting to Android Auto.

Nothing Phone 2a Specs

GENERAL

Sim Type	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim	Yes
Sim Size	Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type	Smartphone
Release Date	July 11, 2023

DISPLAY

Type	Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
Touch	Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size	6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio	20:9
PPI	~ 394 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 87.2%
Features	1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, 500 nits Brightness, 1000 nits HBM, 1200 nits Peak Brightness
Notch	Yes, Punch Hole

MEMORY

RAM	6 GB
Storage	128 GB
Storage Type	UFS 2.2
Card Slot	No

CONNECTIVITY

GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
3G	Yes
4G	Yes
5G	Yes
5G Bands	n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78
VoLTE	Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version	Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz \| 5 GHz)
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC
USB	Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB Features	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage

EXTRA

GPS	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
Face Unlock	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Front and Rear Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No
Extra	NFC
Water Resistance	Yes
IP Rating	IP54
Dust Resistant	Yes
Extra Features	Glyph Interface, Dual stereo speakers

CAMERA

Rear Camera	50 MP 24mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 13 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus
Features	Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode)
Video Recording	4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Flash	Yes, LED
Front Camera	Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD

TECHNICAL

OS	Android v13
Custom UI	Nothing OS 2
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen3
CPU	2.63 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details	1xPrime Core@2.63 GHz & 3xPerformance Cores@2.4 GHz& 4xEfficiency cores@1.8 GHz
GPU	Adreno GPU
IP Rating	IP54
Java	No
Browser	Yes, supports HTML5

MULTIMEDIA

Email	Yes
Music	MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4
Video	MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM
FM Radio	No
Document Reader	Yes

BATTERY

Type	Non-Removable Battery
Size	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging	Yes, 35W Fast Charging
Reverse Charging	Yes, 5W

FAQs

What new features does the Nothing OS 2.5.5a update bring to the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The update introduces ChatGPT integration, allowing users to access the AI assistant via voice commands and widgets, alongside significant camera improvements and system enhancements.

How does ChatGPT integration work on the Nothing Phone (2a)?

Users can activate ChatGPT using a voice gesture through the Nothing X app, utilize home screen widgets for quick access, and paste directly into ChatGPT conversations from screenshots or clipboards.

What camera improvements are included in the update?

The update offers better color accuracy, enhanced saturation, and improved portrait mode effects, aiming to unify the visual output between the main and ultra-wide lenses.

What are some of the system improvements in Nothing OS 2.5.5a?

New system enhancements include additional ringtones, a Recorder widget, and more nuanced haptic feedback, along with optimizations for smoother animations and better memory management.

How does the update enhance the overall performance of the Nothing Phone (2a)?

It improves app launch animations, expands Quick Settings responsiveness, and introduces a new extreme power-saving mode to extend battery life without sacrificing performance.

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