Nothing’s latest addition, the Essential key, promises to revolutionize reminders with its AI-powered app, but our hands-on experience suggests otherwise. The feature uses screenshots to draw context from images and audio recordings, or notes, to create actionable tasks.
The idea sounds unique, but in reality, it doesn’t always work as promised. We encountered instances where the feature took too long to process data, resulting in delayed reminders. Additionally, the app is limited to smartphone use and doesn’t sync with other apps or work cross-platform.
While Nothing CEO Carl Pei assures that the feature will improve over time, for now, it’s not a reliable option. The lack of real-time interaction and ability to correct mistakes hinders its effectiveness. Despite this, the Essential Space shows potential, and we’re eager to see how it evolves in the future.
Nothing’s Essential Key is an ambitious project, but it needs significant refinement to match its promise. For now, users may want to stick with traditional reminder apps until the feature matures.
Source: https://beebom.com/nothing-essential-key-makes-reminders-easy-and-confusing