Nothing please do not create your version system apps.

hexagonal707x · 2024-01-07T12:14:26+00:00

Google apps are enough. Why do you want another calculator app or gallery app. This is the problem it creates. Now companies like Nothing, Oneplus, Samsung h...

Gun_Put

hexagonal707x I agree with you.

I find the Google dialler/contacts/messages/gallery/Files just fine.

And they do get updated regularly.

N at this stage should focus on removing glitches/bugs, refining the camera, speakers, display panel refresh rate/brightness/screen content balance - & further refining the OS.

Remi F

I kinda agree with you… it’s an unpopular opinion in the nothing community, tho. Most community member would prefer having a whole suit of apps made by Nothing.

Maybe, some systems apps like the calculator or the clock could be great but other than that, google apps are enough for most use case. Better focusing on polishing the OS to be honest.

thalapathy

I partially agree. Some apps, like Dialer, Contacts, and SMS, must be suitable for a custom ROM. And it’s not hard to update the OEM app once a quarter. The gallary and calculator are not needed. But you can provide a skin that is suitable for the theme. The home screen of the phone is monochrome, but none of the apps have the same look, except for weather. So I request that the team bring their own custom dialer, contact, and SMS app.

dutch

I don’t mind nothing apps but to be fair one default nothing app where you can select optional apps to install or redirect to play store of specific app. But i’m person who likes less apps on the phone than too many apps. That’s just asking for problems and too much data/bandwidth usage. In fairness this nothing phone 2 is fastest phone ive ever had. Lets hope we keep this way in future.

malfunk

Honestly think we need a gallery app for nothing. Google photos are terrible..

Gun_Put

malfunk I use the Google gallery app. It’s very good, try it out.

malfunk

Gun_Put Google photos is hideous man.

I do use it too. Hate the backup mechanism. Either you backup everything automatic instantly or you turn off the backup.. Rest is just like any other gallery app. Although the main screen UI could be better like Samsung. Now it’s a bunch of complicated layouts & grouping. It’s really stressful.

You can’t download multiple photos/albums. After editing you have to ‘save as a copy’ & can’t replace the original. You click free up space accidentally & boom! All your photos are gone from the file browser. Oh god.. I HATE GOOGLE PHOTOS EVEN MORE NOW!!

So please NOTHING! We need a Gallery app!!

jtr3022

malfunk There is a Google gallery app that is different than Google photos that works like a simple gallery app

RajeshRkurup

Atleast we need a Nothing Community app than this. 🙂

hexagonal707x

RajeshRkurup True tho. Atleast a PWA.

startiel

I’m about to say something weird but I think it would be great to do an (optional) Nothing theme for existing Google apps.

I don’t know if this is a possible thing but it’s a great idea! I often admire the Nothing design language in the system but then Gapps ruin the “atmosphere”.

Just imagine Google’s calculator or dialer with a Nothing design skin: here the features of Google apps and the stunning design of Nothing come together to create the ultimate, cohesive user experience.

hexagonal707x

startiel Even I have thought of it 😂. But I don’t think it’s possible.

DaniilGaltsev

hexagonal707x

and what should I do if I find the Google gallery disgusting? (like most of their apps) I have installed a gallery port from Xiaomi, which is much more convenient, and most importantly free

yashasewi

I hate Google apps… just a nothing gallery app … with ai features enabled in it ..

Ali Fakhruddin

This is exactly Why I believe in the vision of Nothing. Make system Apps purely based on the Nothing design language. Invest highly on the software side of it to make it seamless and deliver the experience so the users don’t look elsewhere. Kind of like Steve Jobs 2.0

mclesterbuenavides

I think have the people choose for themselves. More option means they can have there own set of style. In my opinion google gallery apps sms and dialer is really terible im not really used to it. It would be awesome if nothing have there own set of apps.. im hoping when the time comes😊

S.Biswas

Partially Agree on this argument Google Apps vs Native App.

Firstly: I think we need some native Apps like gallary app. Why? because that could be more optimized for our devices. Google create app which is based on the generic Android platform not optimized for any perticular platform.

Secondly: On the other hand Apps like calculator, calenders, files. We actually don’t need this. Because those are not need that much optimization.

Lastly : Nothing Apps are Hosted on play Store, so I don’t think there will be any problem regarding further updates.

VishwanathS_ghante

hexagonal707x but what about gallery app, gallery editing app, phone app diler…,

Infinity

VishwanathS_ghante no , Google apps are working fine to me.

Ali Fakhruddin

I don’t like Google products in general. I also feel that companies should have their own system apps if they’re having their own skin/os for android. If everything was to controlled by one company it’s pointless to see any creativity or competition out there. What made apple so successful today is their eco system, their native apps and their support to it. If Nothing can come close to it, it will be a unique combination altogether in the Android world. I have made many concepts based on the Nothing OS design and would love to see them on my phone rather than Google.