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Nothing Phone 3 Launch Timeline Revealed by CEO Carl Pei

Nothing Phone 3 Launch Timeline Revealed by CEO Carl Pei

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Nothing Phone 3 will be launched in the coming months, according to the founder and CEO of the UK-based technology firm. The successor to the Nothing Phone 2 from 2023 was previously expected to arrive last year, while the company launched the mid-range Phone 2a and Phone 2a Plus models. Like its predecessor, the company’s next high-end phone is expected to feature a transparent rear panel with Glyph lighting. The upcoming phone is also expected to arrive with some AI-powered features. Nothing Phone 3 Launch Timeline The Nothing Phone 3 launch timeline was announced by Nothing CEO Carl Pei in response to a question from a user on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, during a 10-minute ask me anything (AMA) session. The Nothing Phone 3 will be launched in Q3 2025, which means that we can expect it to arrive between July and September. That launch window aligns with the arrival of the company’s previous smartphones. The Nothing Phone 2 arrived on July 11. 2023, while the first-generation Nothing Phone 1 went on sale on …

Nothing Said to Raise Funding, Crosses Billion in Lifetime Sales

Nothing Said to Raise Funding, Crosses $1 Billion in Lifetime Sales

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Nothing, a smartphone maker backed by Google’s venture arm and iPod creator Tony Fadell, is seeking to raise at least $100 million (roughly Rs, 864 crore) in funding to expand its operations, according to people with knowledge of the matter.  The London-based startup, which launched in 2021 to fanfare from technology enthusiasts, kicked off the Series C round in recent days, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans haven’t been announced. Several newcomers have tried to challenge Apple Inc.’s iPhone with new devices, but few outside of China have come close to rivaling the well-capitalised market leaders. Nothing previously raised about $100 million (roughly Rs, 864 crore) in 2023. Nothing has gained fans with the unique design of its smartphones, which feature a transparent back. The startup is run by Carl Pei, one of the creators of OnePlus, a popular China-based phone maker. Nothing sells phones ranging from $250 (roughly Rs.21,625) to $700 (roughly Rs. 60,551), as well as several different earbuds and a smartwatch.  In 2024, Nothing doubled its annual …

Nothing Exploring Development of Own Mobile OS as Android Alternative, Carl Pei Says

Nothing Exploring Development of Own Mobile OS as Android Alternative, Carl Pei Says

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Nothing is considering the development of its own mobile operating system, according to CEO and founder Carl Pei. The UK startup’s handsets currently run on Google’s Android operating system, with a custom interface running on top. Most smartphones today run on Android, while Apple’s iPhone models run on iOS, the company’s mobile OS. Developers offering access to popular apps on Android and iOS via the Play Store and App Store, respectively, while Huawei’s HarmonyOS is attempting to present a third alternative, and Nothing could eventually join the fray. Nothing Considering Development of Its Own Mobile Operating System During a discussion with Brian Heater at TechCrunch Disrupt, Pei said that the company is exploring the development of a new operating system to create a new revenue stream for the company, while further establishing the startup in the mobile industry. “We’re thinking about how we manoeuvre here, and maybe create something of our own. Some kind of operating system,” he said. The co-founder and former CEO of OnePlus also stated that such an operating system would include support …

Nothing Announces Phone 2a Community Edition Project, to Allow Users to Design a Special Edition Phone

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Nothing recently teased an “industry first” initiative. The company has now revealed its plan for a ‘Community Edition Project’ where it is inviting people across the world to send in their ideas regarding a new variant of the recently unveiled Nothing Phone 2a. It is claimed to be a co-creation of the “community” and the Nothing Team. Nothing founder and CEO Carl Pei confirmed that this could be the first step towards the “community” being involved in co-developing new products or even the OS in the future. The Phone 2a was launched on March 5 with users recently started receiving the Nothing OS 2.5.4 update. Nothing CEO Carl Pei announced the Nothing Phone 2a Community Edition Project wherein the UK-based OEM is taking design, wallpaper, and packaging ideas from the community – Nothing products users or otherwise. The invitation is open to all. All interested individuals are encouraged to submit ideas regarding a new Phone 2a variant.  The company further details that the Community Edition Project will span over six months and involve four stages. The hardware design submission …

Nothing Phone 2, Phone 1 Users Can Access ChatGPT Voice Shortcut From The Home Screen

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ChatGPT, the AI chatbot by OpenAI, was released for Android and iOS last year. Now, Nothing Phone users can get hands-free access to AI assistance with ChatGPT. Nothing Phone 1 and Phone 2 users can now quickly access ChatGPT voice commands directly from their home screen and Quick Setting panel with a new shortcut. The voice assistant works similarly to Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri. Nothing CEO Carl Pei announced via a video post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the Nothing Phone 1 and Phone 2 have received ChatGPT’s Quick Settings shortcut. With this, users of Nothing handsets can access ChatGPT’s voice Assistant through its new Quick Settings option. As explained in the video post, Nothing OS users have to install the official ChatGPT android app from the Google Play Store and use the voice chat feature at least once within the app to get past the setup. Then users can add the ChatGPT shortcut in both the Quick Settings panel and Quick Settings widget. Tapping on this shortcut icon will run the ChatGPT-powered voice assistant. With …

Nothing Phone 2a Moniker Seemingly Confirmed as Phone Spotted on TDRA Website

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Nothing is gearing up for the potential release of the rumoured Nothing Phone 2a. Nothing CEO Carl Pei recently teased the arrival of a new smartphone without disclosing the exact moniker and launch date. Now, the Nothing Phone 2a moniker has allegedly been spotted on the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) website, hinting at its imminent arrival. The TDRA listing reveals the moniker as Nothing Phone 2a. It could debut as the first non-flagship smartphone by the UK brand. Tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) shared screenshots of the alleged TDRA listing of the Nothing Phone 2a. The listing shows the Phone 2a moniker and suggests model number A142. It appears to be the global variant of the handset. However, the screenshots do not reveal any further details. Nothing CEO Carl Pei recently confirmed that the company will launch a new smartphone soon. The brand has an event scheduled for February 27, 2024, during the Mobile World Congress. We can expect a full or partial reveal of the Nothing Phone 2a at this event. As per …

Nothing CEO Carl Pei Teases Launch of Upcoming Smartphone; Purported Nothing Phone 2a Could Debut Soon

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Nothing CEO Carl Pei has teased the launch of a new smartphone, which suggests that the purported Nothing Phone 2a could be launched by the company soon. According to details that have been leaked by tipsters, the UK-based startup led by Pei is planning to launch an affordable version of the Nothing Phone 2 that could be unveiled at the firm’s upcoming event that is scheduled to take place at the next Mobile World Congress (MWC 2024) on February 27. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Nothing CEO Carl Pei confirmed that the company will launch a new smartphone, along with an image of what appears to be a cutout of a dragon from a popular cartoon series. The Chinese New Year — marking the start of the year of the Wood Dragon — will be celebrated on February 10. New Year New MeNew Year New MNew Year NewNew Year NeNew Year NNew YearNew YeaNew YeNew YNewNew PNew PhNew PhoNew PhonNew Phone Here’s to 2024 everyone! pic.twitter.com/5OLc1Ap3n3 — Carl Pei (@getpeid) January …

Nothing Schedules an Event During MWC 2024; May Offer a Sneak Peek at Phone 3

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Nothing Phone 2 was launched in India in July this year as the second smartphone offering from the UK-based brand. The Nothing Phone 3 is expected to break the covers as a possible successor of the Phone 2 around a similar time in 2024. Now, the Carl Pei-led company has announced an event for February 2024 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC). This could be the first hint at its next product release. Notably, Nothing confirmed the arrival of Nothing Phone 2 during the MWC 2023. Through a media invite, (via RapidZapper) Nothing has revealed that it has scheduled an event for the MWC 2024. The event billed as ‘Nothing to See’ will take place on February 27. The MWC 2024 event runs between February 26 and February 29 in Barcelona. Photo Credit: Nothing Community/ RapidZapper   If Nothing’s past moves are anything to judge by, we can consider the February event an early teaser for the Nothing Phone 3 or Phone (2a). Nothing used previous MWC conferences to build hype for its Phone 1 …

Nothing Phone 1 Android 13 Update Teased by CEO Carl Pei, Beta Testing Could Start Soon

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Nothing OS 1.5.0, which is Nothing’s purported Android 13-based update for its Nothing 1 Phone, has been teased by the company’s CEO Carl Pei. The company official took to social media platform Twitter to share a screenshot of the About Phone section of a Nothing 1 device running the Nothing OS 1.5.0. The screenshot lists the Android version number as based on Android 13 giving users a clear indication of what can be expected from the company. Nothing CEO Carl Pei responded to users commenting on the Nothing OS 1.5.0 teaser asking if there will be an upcoming beta program by saying that it will be “coming soon”. However, the company official did not dwell on revealing any further details on the upcoming Nothing OS 1.5.0 open beta program for the Nothing Phone 1. The London-based smartphone brand recently released the Nothing OS 1.1.6 update, which included camera improvements, bug fixes, and more. The update also enabled Jio5G support for users in India. It is still not known whether Nothing will adopt a different trajectory …