This month marked the launch of the Nothing Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro, featuring a new AI-driven hub known as Essential Space. The UK-based tech startup has unveiled a new Camera Capture capability for this hub, enabling users to quickly take photos with their smartphone cameras and extract key information through optical character recognition. The company has indicated that further enhancements to Essential Space are expected in the months to come.
New Camera Capture Feature for Essential Space Released via Play Store Update
On Wednesday, Nothing announced that it has begun distributing an update for the Essential Space feature. The newly introduced Camera Capture function allows users to press the Essential Key located on the side of the Nothing Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro while using the camera app to capture vital information.
Camera Capture on the Nothing Phone 3a (tap to expand)
Nothing made it clear that images taken with the Camera Capture feature will not be integrated into the regular photo gallery. Instead, these images will be stored separately in Essential Space, according to the company’s statement.
Camera Capture is just one of several functions set to launch for Essential Space on the Nothing Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro. Additional features, including Flip to Record, Focused Search, and Smart Collections, are expected to be added soon.
Gadgets 360 has verified that the Essential Space update is available on the Google Play Store, and the feature functioned correctly after the app update was installed. It is important to have the Nothing OS 3.1 version to access the Camera Capture feature.
The Nothing OS 3.1 update is being rolled out in phases, with some units already running the latest version. Users can check for the update manually by accessing the Settings app and navigating to System > System Updates. This update also introduces enhancements to the camera and always-on display (AOD) features of the devices.
