OnePlus 6 gets Nightscape and Studio Lightning with new update

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OnePlus confirmed during OnePlus 6T’s launch that its predecessor, the OnePlus 6, would also receive Nightscape and Studio Lighting. Both features arrived on the OnePlus 6 via an open beta a few days back. Now, it appears the duo have finally landed on the OnePlus 6 via OxygenOS 9.0.2 update.

The new Nightscape feature is supposed to enhance low-light photography, while the Studio Lightning mode is said to enhance minute details in images.

Apart from these two camera features, the new open beta for OnePlus 6 also brings new navigation gestures and improved About Phone UI. The company’s changelog also asserts hat the new update brings optimizes standby power consumption. Users can also launch Google Assistant and other apps by pressing the power button for 0.5 seconds. Finally, it also brings the latest November Security patch for the OnePlus 6.

Besides, the new update also comes with general bug fixes and performance improvements. Overall. it’s a pretty significant update and users are advised to download it as soon as possible. You can find the complete changelog below:

System

  • Brand new navigation gestures
  • Improved UI for About phone
  • Optimized standby power consumption
  • Updated Android security patch to 2018.11
  • Added support to launch Google Assistant or other third party assistant app by holding the power button for 0.5 seconds
  • General bug fixes and improvements

Camera

  • Added Nightscape
  • Added Studio Lighting to enhance face contour

Though as is usually the case with OTA updates, OxygenOS 9.0.2 for the OnePlus is being rolled out in phases. A small percentage of users will shortly get the update, while a broader rollout is expected to begin in the next few days. Users can also manually check for the update by heading over to Settings> System Updates.

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