Asus launched the Zenfone series in India last month. These smartphones already got some minor updates soon after the launch for bug fixes, now the company has released a new over-the-air (OTA) update (V1.16.40.8_20140725_9834) for the Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 6 smartphones. This update improves the 3rd party app compatibility, stability of system UI and brightness of Flash LED when capturing photos. Check out the changelog below.
Changelog of the new update for Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 6
- Beautification mode effects enhancement: Enhancing Beautification mode special effects, including Skin Softener, Cheek Brush, Face Thinner and Eyes Enhancement. Your skin tone will be automatically beautified when you use front camera.
- Add Quick edit button: Quick Edit Button being added on contact card, allows you to edit your contact cards faster, easier and smarter!
- Beautification effects: The bespoke Beautification effects allow you beautifying your photos faster and more directly.
- Multiple files transferring: You can transfer multiple files as a package to another device at once, no need to transfer each file separately.
Other Updates for Zenfone 5
- Adjust front camera skin tone at beauty mode.
- Add support of photo’s location info in Gallery for CN SKU.
- Provide the Settings UI of screen wakeup selection when receiving messages.
- Hide PC Link: Hide PC Link option in Settings for better user experience. You can still switch input setting when PC Link is enabled.
- Add new easy recording security mode: For pad version, you can easily and directly launch Sound Recorder from Quick mode without unlocking the screen and you will still keep your recording list unseen at the same time.
Asus is doing a great job in providing updates for their newly launched smartphones. The company has also promised to offer Android 4.4 (KitKat) updates. Check out our Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 6 reviews, if you are planning to get these smartphones.