Nothing OS 3.1 Update Released: Phone (3a) Series’ Essential Key Now Works In Camera

This is update also comes with camera enhancements, Essential Space optimisations, and AOD improved animations.

The latest update brings some nice upgrades, especially for the Essential Key—now it works right in the Camera app for Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro. Just short press to snap a pic and add notes or long press for voice input.

(credit: Nothing)

Check out the full Nothing OS 3.1 changelog below for all the details:

What’s New?

Camera Upgrades:

  • Smoother zoom controls
  • Fixed reddish skin tones in selfies
  • Better white balance for indoor shots
  • Improved backlit portrait clarity
  • Faster focus at 2x zoom (3a Pro only)
  • Overall speed & responsiveness boost

Essential Key in Camera:

  • Quick press → Take a pic and add notes
  • Hold → Record voice notes

 Other Tweaks:

  • Smoother Essential Space performance
  • Nicer AOD animations
  • Bug fixes & stability improvements

Nothing also teased future features for Phone (3a) Series like Smart Collections, Focused Search, and Flip to Record—so stay tuned for more!

The Nothing Phone (3a) is priced at RM1,699, while the Pro version will cost you RM1,999. The Phone (3a) is available for purchase now, while the (3a) Pro is up for pre-order on Nothing’s website.