Nothing has rolled out a fresh update for its AI-powered Essential Space, and there’s a new feature in town—Camera Capture. If you’re using the recently launched Nothing Phone (3a) or (3a) Pro, then know this update makes it even easier to snap and organise important moments without extra hassle.

With this update, the Essential Key now works directly with the Nothing Camera app. Essential Key is a new dedicated button that allows you to quickly execute a set of tasks. How does it help to capture photos now? Here’s what you can do with the Nothing Phone 3a series’ Essential Button. 

Essential Button of Nothing Phone 3a, 3a Pro

Here are some quick tips for Nothing Phone 3a series users to use the Essential Button: 

Short Press: This will help you quickly take a photo and attach a note to it. This is a perfect trick for saving reminders or jotting down ideas.

Long Press: You can record a voice note while capturing an image, making it easier to store details on the go.

This feature helps distinguish between regular photos and those you want to use as visual reminders, all neatly stored in the Nothing Gallery.

If you haven’t explored Essential Space yet, think of it as an all-in-one hub for organising your ideas, screenshots, voice notes, and inspirations. Unlike scattered apps from Google or Apple, Essential Space keeps everything in one place, making it easier to find what you need when you need it without some extra effort to find it. 

What’s next for Essential Space?

Nothing has some exciting plans for Essential Space in future updates, including:

• Smart Collections: AI-powered organization to help you find things faster.
• Focused Search: A better way to search through your stored content.
• Flip to Record: A simple gesture to start voice recording instantly.
• Nothing OS 3.1 Update: More Camera and UI Enhancements

This update isn’t just about Essential Space—the latest Nothing OS 3.1 version brings some solid improvements to your phone’s camera and overall experience:

• Better Camera Performance: Faster and smoother photo capturing.
• Improved Selfies: Fixes for reddish skin tones in front-facing shots.
• Sharper Portraits: Improved white balance and clarity in different lighting conditions.
• Smoother Zooming: More natural and precise zoom controls.
• Refined AOD Animations: Better transitions for a smoother experience.
• Bug Fixes & Stability Tweaks: Overall system improvements for better reliability.

How to get the update

Ready to try out these new features? Head to Settings > System > System Updates on your Nothing Phone (3a) to check for the update. It’s rolling out in phases, so if you don’t see it yet, don’t worry, it’ll arrive soon.