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
Nothing please do not create your version system apps.
startiel Even I have thought of it . But I don’t think it’s possible.
I hate Google apps… just a nothing gallery app … with ai features enabled in it ..
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
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
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.
hexagonal707x but what about gallery app, gallery editing app, phone app diler…,
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.
VishwanathS_ghante no , Google apps are working fine to me.
Custom apps over Google apps are bloatware. And if you can’t remove them even worse.
hexagonal707x Delete this sh!t dawg. Google’s dialer, clock, Photos apps etc suck and look out-of-place in NothingOS.
𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐨𝐥 By your logic,
To ruin your day more,
wait .. Instagram looks out of place, Snapchat looks out place, Facebook looks out of place, your banking app looks out of place. What will you do about it then.. tell Nothing to create their version of those apps? From this, one thing is very clear, you have definitely not come from a stock Android experience before. That’s for sure.
What was your previous phone?
Anchorman Thank you, finally someone gets it.
hexagonal707x They aren’t smartphone manufacturers or OS developers. You aren’t comparing apples to apples. Speaking of Apple, looks at the company. They shine coz of their OS and apps. So what’s the harm if say Nothing had 10 strong native apps in their design and functions for their smartphones?
Ali Fakhruddin Then there will be duplicate apps, since we already have apps for it and this company will soon turn into OnePlus.
adbo Absolutely!!! We all users want a Nothing-styled Gallery app, Calculator app, Dialer app, Notes app and last but not least Message app which would be a game changer for the Nothing ecosystem.
Being a UI/UX designer, tbh Nothing UI is one the best User interfaces in the entire smartphone industry, no other smartphone brands are close to it not even Apple or Samsung ( too much customization available but not optimised well ).
Nothing UI fluidity is unmatched , I hope we will experience such creative apps in our Nothing Phone soon
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Ali Fakhruddin Speaking of Apple, even I like Apple, no doubt about it. Apple can create whatever they want because they only have to take care of their devices. They have the hardware and software full control in and out.
Play Store is by Google. So what you gonna change that too or what?. You want a Nothing store?. Android is already a fragmented OS. Don’t add more bloatware into it.
Google apps are streamlined and gets update faster. I don’t have to wait for Nothing to update it. Don’t try to fix something that is not broken.
I have nothing against Nothing styled apps fyi. But once you get it. Will they make the Google apps uninstallable. That’s the big ?.
Or it will create duplicate apps.
They should definitely have Google contacts sync in their contacts/ dialer app or it’s not worth it at all.
hexagonal707x If everyone thought the same, we won’t have any innovations left. As far as I remember Nothings vision is to make tech fun again. And looking at Android in general it’s become quite boring. So if they can, then they should. I personally hate Google products so I don’t chip in to that.
Ali Fakhruddin I’m not saying to not Innovate. Did I ever had a problem with Nothing widgets or Nothing X app? NO.
I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THEM BECAUSE THEY DIDN’T INTERFERE WITH THE ALREADY INSTALLED APPS. THEY ONLY ADDED TO THE EXPERIENCE.
hexagonal707x Almost 90% of Nothing users are craving for Native apps. So if the company can, why not?