Nothing Phone (2a) reach 60K sales in an hour, brings concerning OS update

60,000 units of the Nothing Phone (2a) were ordered at the first hour of availability.

Launched at the start of the month, Nothing has risen to the occasion in presenting the Phone (2a). Also, we have our hands-on article with first impressions on the Nothing Phone (2a) for readers here 51.

The company is already pushing out Nothing OS 2.5.3 as a day one, out-of-the-box update.

The update is inclusive of support for Ultra XDR in the phone’s camera, enhancing its overall performance. It’s also believed to bring multiple improvements across HDR, color saturation, and front camera clarity.

Among other improvements, background app performance and touchscreen experience has been refined. Users can also expect more work put into the user interface (UI) and animations.

There are also three new widgets, the camera, battery, and the concerning recorder widget.

The recorder widget allows users to record phone calls without the other party’s knowledge. This is concerning, as it could be a controversial function that’s illegal in the sense of exercising one’s right to privacy.

Users need to proceed with caution with this widget, and check if it’s legally allowed in your country.