phone (1): the first Nothing smartphone is coming soon with a Nothing OS interface – Frandroid

Nothing has just announced this Wednesday, March 23, 2022 its first smartphone, soberly titled the phone (1). It will be available from this summer, without further details, and will run on Android with a new interface, Nothing OS. The only design element of the phone (1) when it was announced on March 23, 2022. // Source: NothingDuring an online event on March 23, 2022, Carl Pei, CEO and co-founder of Nothing, announced the arrival this summer of 2022 of the brand’s next big project, “the beating heart” of the brand itself: the phone (1). This is only the second device presented by the brand after very good headphones, the ear (1) and especially its first major product, a smartphone. Finally, when we say that they presented it, it’s a bit of a haste. Very mysterious, the CEO has so far presented only one design element of the phone, which is cryptic to say the least. Source: NothingL he conference will also have taught us that the phone (1) will be equipped with a Snapdragon SoC, without details for the time being on the model chosen. Here is Nothing OS Before Nothing, Carl Pei co-founded OnePlus, whose OxygenOS interface is very popular with fans of the brand. It is therefore no surprise that we learn that the phone (1) will also benefit from an interface of its own, soberly titled Nothing OS and based on Android. The main promise of this OS is that the London-based firm is already talking about an “open and
that will seamlessly connect and integrate Nothing devices as well as those of others
brands. The founder lingered for a moment on the Apple ecosystem, which he considers to be the best option today for consumers, but whose closed nature he considers to be a problem for innovation. Nothing OS therefore wants to come “the most convincing alternative to Apple” by offering such a powerful ecosystem that leaves the choice to users. On this, we can never insist enough to say how much everything remains to be proven. A consistent design and a fluid experience Here is a first look: First version of Nothing OS // Source: Nothing First version of Nothing OS // Source: Nothing First version of Nothing OS // Source: Nothing First version of Nothing OS // Source: Nothing Carl Pei also insisted at length on the open character Source: Nothing Source: Nothing Source: Nothing On the design side, the goal of Nothing is also to offer continuity between that of its products and its interface, while retaining design elements loud, raw tech style. For example, we can cite the pixel-like dot matrix that the brand puts a lot forward in its visual identity, and which should be found as a red thread. Carl Pei is also committed to delivering a fast and smooth experience, a promise that OxygenOS was already making in its time with some success. Of course, we can’t wait to judge the phone in person. He also pledged that there would be no bloatware or Nothing app, saying “why duplicate what Google’s great apps already offer”. A trial and a community fundraiser Those who would like to try Nothing OS before its release may be able to benefit from next April. The brand announces that a “first preview will be available via its application launcher”. For those who are already won over by the concept, the firm is also announcing a new community fundraiser of $10 million (which will be added to the $144 million already raised). Nothing writes: “Investors will have access to Nothing’s private community through which they will obtain exclusive benefits as well as information about the company. Pre-registration is now open” on the Nothing website with an investment round launched on April 5. To follow us, we invite you to download our Android and iOS application. You can read our articles, files, and watch our latest YouTube videos.