The Nothing Phone 2 has already received a major software update, despite being released in multiple markets today.
Finally Nothing OS 2.5.5 New update: Nothing Phone 2 gets smoother, faster and smarter with ChatGPT 📱✨
The changelog details a variety of improvements to the camera system, including 2x zoom for portrait mode, motion capture in 50MP mode, an increase in HDR effectiveness across the board, better photo clarity at zoom speeds between 4x and 10x, better integration with third-party camera apps, and reduced video recording latency. There’s also an improved stabilization algorithm for steady footage.
The update goes beyond camera improvements, though, with new software that improves battery life and charging performance in extreme weather conditions. Wireless charging also gets a minor upgrade. The various methods of unlocking the phone, including facial recognition and fingerprint recognition, all get a speed boost with this updated operating system.
There’s a new algorithm to improve network stability, and the unique Glyph Composer has been given a corresponding overhaul via the Play Store, allowing users to create their own Glyph ringtones and visual patterns. The Glyph system now also tracks Uber rides. Finally, there are a number of new wallpapers to choose from, and the ability to add widgets to the lock screen.