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Asus ZenFone 6 first update brings important camera improvements

By Sarah Chen
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The ZenFone 6 hasn’t even been released in the United States and Asus is already pushing out a major update that brings important camera enhancements. If you plan on getting one when Asus will launch the ZenFone 6 in the US in July, here is what to expect from the first ZenFone 6 update.

If you didn’t know, Asus ZenFone 6 packs a so-called motorized flip camera, which allows users to take both selfies or regular photos. It basically acts as both rear and front cameras to ensure that you take the best pictures in every scenario.

Well, it looks like the ZenFone 6’s camera needs some adjustments, so Asus has decided to address that in the first update, which focuses exactly on this aspect. First and foremost, the camera Super Night Mode and HDR+ Enhanced mode received considerable improvements on image processing speed and image quality.

Furthermore, the update should add volume key functions, which will allow users to control the flip camera rotation. Basically, you can set the volume key as shutter, zoom, or flip camera in the Asus Camera app settings manually.

The smart key can now be used as a shutter to take pictures in Camera mode, and the camera rotation stability has been improved as well. Also, the default wallpaper and ringtone have been updated too, while the translation strings in Settings have been optimized.

According to Asus, its server pushes out the update in batches, which means that it will take some days before everyone will receive the notice. However, you can manually check for it by heading to System settings in the Settings / System.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What specific camera improvements are included in the update?

A.

The update enhances the Super Night Mode and HDR+ Enhanced mode, improving image processing speed and quality. Camera rotation stability has also been refined, allowing for better picture taking.

Q.

How do the volume keys now function with the camera?

A.

Users can now customise the volume keys to control the flip camera rotation. They can be set as a shutter, zoom control, or to operate the flip camera directly from within the Asus Camera app settings.

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When can users expect to receive this update?

A.

Asus is pushing out the update in batches, meaning it will take several days for all users to receive the notification. However, users can manually check for the update through the phone's system settings.

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