Nothing Phone 1 receives OS updates with improved camera, key features. Here are details
Nothing Phone 1 was launched in July earlier this year. The company has rolled out the v1.1.3 OS update, new battery and camera optimization features, and general bug fixes.
By ET Spotlight Special |
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Nothing Phone has managed to garner significant hype worldwide. One of the things that the phone promised was OS updates; Phone 1 already has a new update. The company has announced that nothing will gradually roll out the v1.1.3 OS update for Phone 1 in India. The new update is 64.33MB, suggesting that the updates are not major. However, the update has brought many improvements to the phone's user experience.
The update brings two important new features to the Nothing Phone 1 :-
Firstly, redesigned fingerprint verification for 3rd party apps and the option to turn on Google's Adaptive Battery for battery optimization.
Secondly, the form of camera improvements. The Nothing Phone 1 will can now automatically optimize color and brightness in images while using Glyph.
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Nothing phone (1) comes with a striking design that has set a new precedent for Android smartphones. With unmatched specifications and superior performance, the device is set to enthral all. Swipe left to see more on the much-talked-about device.
Nothing phone (1) comes with a striking design that has set a new precedent for Android smartphones. With unmatched specifications and superior performance, the device is set to enthral all. Swipe le..
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The device will come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G. It features an octa-core CPU and Adreno 642L GPU. The processor is a slightly enhanced version of Qualcomm’s existing Snapdragon 778G.
The device will come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G. It features an octa-core CPU and Adreno 642L GPU. The processor is a slightly enhanced version of Qualcomm’s existing Snapdragon 778G
The smartphone sports a 6.55-inch OLED display with up to a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Both the display and front panel will come with Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
The smartphone sports a 6.55-inch OLED display with up to a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Both the display and front panel will come with Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
The rear camera module of the Nothing phone (1) features two advanced 50 MP sensors, with the main camera powered by the flagship Sony IMX766. The wide ƒ/1.8 aperture, dual image stabilisation and 10-bit colour videos offer exceptionally stable video. The camera interface also comes with intelligent features like Night Mode and Scene Detection.
The rear camera module of the Nothing phone (1) features two advanced 50 MP sensors, with the main camera powered by the flagship Sony IMX766. The wide ƒ/1.8 aperture, dual image stabilisation and 10..
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The Nothing phone (1) will come with a 16MP selfie shooter ideal for video calls and self-portraits.
The Nothing phone (1) will come with a 16MP selfie shooter ideal for video calls and self-portraits.
The device has a 7.6 mm thickness and weighs 199 grams. It has a glass front supported by an aluminium frame. The dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) device is equipped with multiple LED lights on the rear panel that lights up on notifications, alerts, and charging.
The device has a 7.6 mm thickness and weighs 199 grams. It has a glass front supported by an aluminium frame. The dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) device is equipped with multiple LED lights on the..
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The phone is powered by a Li-P 4500mAh non-removable battery and it supports 33W fast charging. The brand claims that the smartphone will charge up to 50% in 30 minutes. It also supports 5W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
The phone is powered by a Li-P 4500mAh non-removable battery and it supports 33W fast charging. The brand claims that the smartphone will charge up to 50% in 30 minutes. It also supports 5W wireless ..
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Connectivity options on the Nothing phone (1) include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, GPS, and USB Type-C.
Connectivity options on the Nothing phone (1) include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, GPS, and USB Type-C.
The Glyph interface, a unique technology that features 900 small LEDs on the back, is one of the striking facets of the new Nothing phone. The LEDs are in sync with the sounds of the device and light up on notifications, calls, and alerts; it also acts as a charging indicator.
The Glyph interface, a unique technology that features 900 small LEDs on the back, is one of the striking facets of the new Nothing phone. The LEDs are in sync with the sounds of the device and light..
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The phone (1) runs on the Nothing OS. Earlier this year, the brand made its Nothing Launcher (Beta) operating system available for all devices with Android 11 and above. The brand claims that Nothing OS captures the best of pure Android and offers an efficient, smooth, personalized experience.
The phone (1) runs on the Nothing OS. Earlier this year, the brand made its Nothing Launcher (Beta) operating system available for all devices with Android 11 and above. The brand claims that Nothing..
The front camera has also received minor improvements in terms of clarity. Likewise, the update has reduced image processing times in HDR and Night Mode. Other camera improvements include better color saturation in ultra-wide, noise reduction, and improved sharpness while zooming in. Another interesting bit added is the reminder to clean the phone’s lens before using the camera.
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The new v1.1.3 update also fixes minor bugs and brings performance optimizations. This includes solving the stuttering issue for apps like Play Store and Twitter, mobile hotspot issues, lock screen notification issues, etc. Minor tweaks have also been made to UI details for better performance.
Nothing Phone 1 was launched in July 2022, making headlines for its unique design, value proposition, and clean UX/UI. The phone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ chipset. Nothing Phone 1 comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of storage. You get dual cameras – a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 50-megapixel wide angle lens. The phone also comes with a 16-megapixel selfie camera, with an FHD+ OLED display, a 120Hz fast refresh rate, and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz.