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The Nothing Phone (3) is set to be the company's first true flagship smartphone, featuring the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset instead of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, promising significant performance improvements and a balanced, holistic user experience, with an official announcement scheduled for July 1.
Carl Pei of Nothing envisions a future where smartphones rely solely on the OS and AI, eliminating the need for multiple apps by creating a proactive, automated experience that adapts to the user, though this shift is expected to take 7-10 years as consumer habits evolve.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei criticizes Apple's creativity and envisions a future where smartphones rely on a single, intelligent OS app driven by AI, potentially replacing individual apps within 7-10 years, emphasizing automation and personalization.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei announced that the upcoming Phone 3 will be the company's first true AI phone, aiming to revolutionize the smartphone user experience by integrating AI features like a personalized voice assistant and dynamic homescreen. Pei believes AI will move smartphones beyond their current app-centric model, making them more intuitive and responsive to user needs. The Phone 3 is expected to launch soon, continuing Nothing's focus on innovative, user-friendly technology.
The Nothing Phone (3) will not launch until 2025, but the company is working on AI features, including a dynamic homescreen hub and an AI-powered voice companion. These features are still in early development and may debut with the Phone (3).
Nothing CEO Carl Pei tweeted photos hinting at updates to Nothing OS, revealing a phone with a fourth button, likely the upcoming Nothing Phone 3. This new button's purpose is unknown but could be similar to the rumored "Action" button on Apple's iPhone 16. The Nothing Phone 3 is expected to feature a Snapdragon 8-series chip, improved Glyph LED lights, and enhanced user experience.
Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing, teased images of the upcoming Nothing Phone 3, showcasing a redesigned Quick Settings menu and hinting at a new action button on the device's edge. The images suggest the phone will maintain a minimalist design with circular icons replacing pill-shaped buttons. The potential action button, similar to the iPhone 15's, has sparked speculation and excitement among tech enthusiasts.
The Nothing Phone (2a), a budget smartphone created by Carl Pei, aims to challenge Google and Samsung's offerings with its unique design and features. Priced at $350, it boasts a 6.7-inch flexible AMOLED display, a Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro processor, and a 5,000 mAh battery promising up to two days of usage. Running on Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.5, it offers heavily-designed widgets and a customizable launcher. The phone's distinctive feature is the light-up Glyphs on the back, but its camera system and overall performance will determine its success in the market.
Nothing's upcoming budget-friendly smartphone, the Nothing Phone (2a), is generating buzz ahead of its official reveal on March 5th. New lifestyle shots and an "unboxing" video have surfaced, showcasing the phone's classic black and white color options, unique camera setup, and the absence of wireless charging. Rumored prices for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage version are around €349 ($379) and €399 ($433) for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage model, positioning it as a more affordable alternative to its premium counterpart, the Phone (2).
Carl Pei's Nothing Phone 2a, set for release on March 5, aims to stand out in the mid-range phone market with its "distractingly stunning design" and rumored specs including a Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC, 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display, and a glass back. While its design and larger battery may give it an edge over the Pixel 7a, the upcoming Pixel 8a and its higher performance, AI capabilities, and premium features pose a significant challenge. The Nothing Phone 2a's success will depend on whether its design and battery life can outweigh the competition's performance and features.
Nothing has announced the launch date for its upcoming budget smartphone, the Phone 2a, set for March 5. The company aims to disrupt the budget segment, criticizing current offerings for prioritizing paper specs over actual user experience. The Phone 2a is expected to feature a translucent design, a Glyph interface, and a focus on design and attention to detail. Industrial Designer Chris Weightman shared insights into the phone's design, including a circular camera visor and inspiration from the New York Subway map.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praises Apple Vision Pro as the "second most impressive tech" after the iPhone, while acknowledging its name and comparing it to ChatGPT. CEO of Nothing, Carl Pei, celebrates Apple's progress with Vision Pro despite its initial limitations and lack of essential app support, emphasizing the importance of iteration for future improvements.
An image shared by Nothing reveals the back design of the upcoming mid-range Nothing Phone (2a), showcasing the Glyph lighting interface with two camera lenses placed in the middle. The phone, rumored to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset, is expected to be unveiled at MWC. With a sub-$500 price tag likely, the Nothing Phone (2a) aims to meet the company's standards as it expands its ecosystem.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei shares his thoughts on Apple's recent iPhone 15 lineup and other devices. Pei believes that live audience events are more exciting and that Apple's use of showmanship was effective in the past. He sees the switch to USB-C as a win for the tech ecosystem and hopes the EU will further standardize the USB-C standard. Pei criticizes Apple for anti-competitive practices, such as locking users into its ecosystem with features like AirDrop. He praises Apple's refinement of the iPhone but finds the addition of the action button unexciting. Pei believes the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is popular due to its status symbol appeal. He doubts that the Vision Pro will replace smartphones or that spatial computing will gain widespread consumer interest. Pei also hints at the possibility of a Nothing smartwatch in the works.
Carl Pei, founder of Nothing, believes that foldable phones are not enough to make Android surpass iOS. He cited limited resources as a factor in the decision not to offer foldables yet, but mentioned that they may consider it in the future as the category matures. Pei also stated that foldables won't be the game-changer for Android and that building a solid product base is more important. Despite hardware innovations, iPhones still dominate the premium market and North American market. However, the foldable phone category is growing, and improvements in display crease, durability, and pricing are expected.