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This mid-range phone comes with a promise: flagship-level features without the flagship price. The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G , with its bright AMOLED screen, promised to be the ultimate Awesome bargain.
But half a year later, the real question isn’t how it performs out of the box, but it is how it endures. Has that sleek design chipped? Is the ‘Awesome’ 120Hz display still buttery smooth? More importantly, is this still the smart, dependable phone Samsung sold us, or has software updates, drops, and daily abuse turned it into a shadow of itself?
Has 6 months of use and of updates dulled the shine of this budget smartphone? Find out in this definitive Samsung Galaxy A36 5G long-term review.
Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
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We got a notification that the stable release of Nothing OS 4.0 was ready to download for the Phone 3a. The update comes in at a download size of 2.23 GB. Reproduced below are details of the new features that come with the updated OS.
New Features
Added Al Usage dashboard . When using Essential Space, it automatically tracks Al large model usage for enhanced privacy transparency. Path: Settings > Intelligence toolkit > Al usage.
Hiding apps directly from the home soreen and App drawer is now supported. Find hidden apps via: Home screen > App drawer > Hidden icons.
Managing the search scope is now supported in App drawer to display results within a specific scope.
Added more size options for Weather, Pedometer, Screen Time widgets.
2×2 size is now supported for most QuickSettings tiles.
Pop-up view now supports two floating icons for easier switching.
System upgrade supports app optimisation to improve startup speed. Path; Settings > Apps > App optimisation.
Essential Innovatlons
Flip to Record now lets you take photos and add notes whlle recording, all stored together for easy access in Essential Space.
Introducing Playground (Alpha) – come to experience unique creations from the Community, includíng Essential Apps, Camera Presets, and EQ Profiles.
Essential Apps (Alpha) are now open for download. Enjoy the Al-powered, community-crafted apps that blend creativity with efficiency.
Notes: To enjoy the improved Flip to Record feature, please update Essential Space to the latest version in Google Play, which will be rolled out gradually.
Visual Enhancements
Nothing app icons have been redesigned with an all-new, fresh look.
Updated status bar icons with a more intuitive look.
Added 2 new lock screen clock faces in Customisation.
Extra dark mode is now available, bringing a more immersive dark style.
Path: Settings > Display > Dark theme > Extra dark mode.
Improved transition animations in certain scenarios for a smoother, more fluid experience.
Glyph Interface
Added a setting to choose whether Flip to Glyph switches your phone to Silent or Vibrate mode.
Glyph Progress now uses Android 16 Live Update notifications for improved compatibility with third-party apps.
Camera Enhancements
Presets : Updated default list with new popular styles.
Filters : Added intensity adjustment and exclusive ‘Stretch’ styles.
Motion Photos : Supports longer recording times and audio capture.
Watermarks : Introduced new Nothing brand watermarks and artistic frames.
Interface : Refreshed camera Ul design with optimised interactions.
Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
