Features I'd love to have on next nothing update
I’ve been thinking about a couple of features that would perfectly align with Nothing’s philosophy of intentional technology and functional design.
- "Natural Mode" Camera Toggle
I’d love to see a *"Natural Mode"* toggle in the standard camera settings. Not everyone wants to shoot in RAW or spend time in Pro mode for every shot, but many of us still want a photo that looks like what our eyes actually saw—untouched by aggressive AI tuning(HDR/uHDR, color shift, etc). Modern processing often forces a "social media ready" look that overrides our own color composition, and having a way to capture a cleaner, more authentic image would be a game-changer.
- "Shake to Flashlight"
This is a classic feature that I think fits Nothing’s "functional but cool" philosophy perfectly. Motorola's "Double Chop" to turn the flashlight on/off is incredibly intuitive. It allows for a fast, physical interaction with the phone without needing to wake the screen or navigate menus, making the hardware feel much more responsive to real-world needs.
Nothing is all about making tech feel human again, and I feel like these additions would give us more control over our devices without the software "over-thinking" for us.
Posted Apr 28, 2026, 7:06 PM UTC