Nothing phone (1) with Nothing OS to Launch in Summer 2022; Confirms Carl Pei
As we all anticipated, Nothing confirmed the existence of its first-ever smartphone at its much-anticipated “Truth” virtual event. As a result of no brainstorming sessions, the Carl Pei-owned company calls it the Nothing phone (1), much like the ear (1). Carl Pei has also revealed a few details about Nothing’s first smartphone. So, keep on reading for all the details we know so far.
What to Expect from Nothing phone (1)
TheNothing phone (1) will be powered by a Snapdragon chipset(presently unknown) as part of the company’s collaboration with Qualcomm. This is something we all knew before.
What was not known is the fact that the Nothing phone (1) will run theNothing OS skinon top of Android. It is confirmed to provide a clean experience, which willinclude 40% lesser pre-installed appsand is said to be fast. Nothing OS experience is meant to mimic a pure Android experience, something which OxygenOS was successfully able to deliver, at least before itsmerger with Oppoand asharing the codebase with ColorOS.
Nothing, via an officialblog post, explains that its first phone “is designed to deliver a fast, smooth, and personal experience. A coherent interface, the hardware seamlessly integrates with software through bespoke fonts, colors, graphical elements,and sounds.“
It is also expected to offer a seamless connection between multiple Nothing products and even third-party ones such as Apple AirPods. In addition,the Nothing phone (1) will get three years of software updatesand four years of security patches. The company aims to preview the Nothing OS in action by releasing its launcher a standalone app, which will be out in April. We will keep you posted on that.
Other than this, the smartphone will follow the design footprint of theNothing ear (1), hence, we can expect a similar transparent design. Nothing has showcased a sort of blueprint of the device, which appears like a mouse! Do let us know what’s the first thing you get in your head when you see it. Have a look at the Nothing phone (1) teaser right here:
From what we can tell, it hints at the placement of hardware components like the camera and the wireless charging coil, which we hope will support Apple’s MagSafe tech in the name of an open ecosystem that Nothing wants to build to rival Apple’s closed garden. On stage at the event, Carl Pei asserted that his company, Nothing, is buildingan open ecosystem to challenge Apple and its closed ecosystemas opposed to its other Android peers.
Lastly, Nothing has revealed that its first smartphone, which is its second product, will be out this Summer. More details on Nothing phone (1) are expected to be out now that the device is official. We will keep you updated on these details. So, stay tuned.
Vanshika Malhotra
Started off as a stranger but tech is more like a good friend, thanks to over 5 years in the industry. While everything is attractive about tech, phones, social media, and quirky gadgets attract me the most. When not working, I find my solace in shopping and everything that concerns doggos!
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