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Nothing Phone 2a Plus To Come with New Selfie Camera and Chipset
The long-awaited Nothing Phone 2a Plus is soon to hit the market. Compared with its previous model, it comes with some major upgrades and new features that would surely raise the bar of the user experience by offering improved performance.
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset, which will make it faster than its predecessor. This will gain improvements in gaming performance and result in more power-efficient performance for extended battery life.
Camera capabilities are also getting a major boost. According to sources, the front camera on the new model is said to support 4K recording at 30fps, while on the previous model, it is just capable of doing 1080p recording.
It’s going to upgrade the storage technology from UFS 2.2 to what’s purportedly faster, UFS 3.1. This includes faster transfer speeds and faster app loading, as well as even smoother performance—all of which should notably improve user experience.
On the design front, it is expected to retain all those distinct elements that made the Nothing Phone (2a) special; of course, this also includes its glyph lights. It might, however, use different materials; for example, exchanging the plastic used at the back with Gorilla Glass to give it a feel of premiumness.
There will be two colors for the Nothing Phone: black and grey, with two storage options: 256GB with 8GB or 12GB RAM. The price will be around 25,000 to 30,000 INR, so it will be competitive in the mid-range smartphone segment.
High expectations are natural with the launch date just a couple of days ahead. The company has teased some camera samples, stating clear display of the low-light capabilities of the phone and much-improved photo quality, particularly under difficult lighting conditions.
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus official launch will happen on July 31, 2024, at 2:30 PM, when all specs and features will be fully unveiled.
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Nothing has started rolling out the Nothing OS 4.1 October 2026 update for the Nothing Phone (2). The update focuses on bug fixes, system stability improvements, and connectivity optimisations. It also brings the October 2026 security patch.
The update size is 107 MB, making it a relatively small maintenance update.
Nothing OS 4.1 October Update: What’s New?
According to the official changelog displayed on the device, the update includes the following improvements:
- Video playback: Improved smoothness for videos recorded at 1080p@ 60FPS.
- Bluetooth: Optimised connection stability when activating the voice assistant.
- Wi-Fi hotspot: Fixed an issue where the hotspot frequency did not match the selected option in certain cases.
- System stability: Enhanced overall system stability.
- Security: Updated to the October 2026 security patch.
How to Download the Update
Nothing Phone (2) users can check for the latest update by navigating to Settings > System > System Update. If the update is available, download and install it.
The rollout may happen in phases, so some users might have to wait before receiving the update.
If you don’t receive any OTA related to the update, you can manually update through our Nothing Firmware app.
Overall, the Nothing OS 4.1 October update is a minor maintenance release focused on improving the everyday user experience rather than introducing new features.
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Nothing has teased another Pokémon on its official X account and Nothing Community, hinting that a new product could be on the way. This time, the company has shared Kingdra, Pokémon #230 in the National Pokédex.
Kingdra is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. The teaser features the Pokémon alongside a cryptic description about sleeping deep on the ocean floor to build energy and causing tornadoes when it wakes up.
What Could Nothing Be Launching Next?
Nothing has not revealed which product the new Pokémon teaser refers to. However, the company has previously used Pokémon-themed teasers to build anticipation for upcoming devices, making this latest post worth watching.
An audio product, such as new Nothing Ear earbuds or headphones, could be one possibility. A new smartphone or another product category cannot be ruled out either.
For now, the product name, specifications, pricing and launch date remain unknown. More details may emerge through future teasers from the company.
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WhatsApp is testing a new shortcut that makes sharing Instagram Reels directly in chats easier. The feature adds a dedicated Reels button to the chat attachment menu, allowing users to quickly find and share Instagram content without navigating through multiple menus.
The feature was spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.42.9 and is currently rolling out to some beta testers.
WhatsApp Adds a Dedicated Reels Button
Previously, users who linked their WhatsApp account to Meta’s Accounts Center could access Instagram Reels through the media picker. However, finding the option required opening the picker and selecting Instagram from the source list.
With the new shortcut, users can tap the Reels button directly from the chat attachment menu to open a dedicated interface for browsing and sharing content.
Recent, Saved and Liked Reels
The new interface includes three tabs:
- Recent: Reels recently watched on Instagram.
- Saved: Reels saved by the user.
- Liked: Reels liked by the user.
Users can browse these sections and select content to share in WhatsApp chats. The interface also reportedly provides access to posts.
Availability
The shortcut requires users to link their WhatsApp account to Meta’s Accounts Center. This integration remains optional, so users who prefer to keep their accounts separate can continue using WhatsApp without connecting them.
The feature is rolling out gradually to Android beta testers through the Google Play Store. WhatsApp has not yet announced when the dedicated Reels shortcut will become available to all users.
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