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India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
Nothing Phone (3) launch soon in India and here is everything we know about it so far
Amid numerous smartphone launches, did you realise it's been about two years since the Nothing Phone (2) came out? That was the company's last flagship phone, and since then, the London-based tech startup has focused instead on its mid-range A-series devices and building its affordable sub-brand, CMF. Since last year, it was widely expected that Nothing would launch the third-generation Nothing Phone, but nothing (no pun intended) materialised. The company instead went back to the drawing board, saying they would only launch the Phone (3) when the time is right. Source: Nothing India/ X (formerly Twitter) advertisementLooks like the time is now, as it's confirmed that the Nothing Phone (3) is all set to break cover in July, exactly two years after the Phone (2)'s launch. While we don't have an exact date yet, July is just a month away, so there's not much time left to see what Nothing has been cooking. Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming Nothing Phone (3).Nothing Phone (3): What to expectHonestly, not much is known yet about the Nothing Phone (3), even though we're so close to its official launch. But going by the rumour mill, we do have a certain idea of what to expect. Carl Pei likes to be in the limelight, and we often see him making videos around Nothing products on the company's official YouTube channel. In one of the recent videos, he showed a blurred-out image of a phone, further stating that those who've been waiting for the Nothing Phone (3) might be sad to know that it won't be available at an affordable price, suggesting a significant price Evangelidis, Nothing's co-founder, also revealed in an X post that the upcoming Nothing Phone (3) will be the first true flagship the company has ever according to Carl Pei, the Phone (3) is going to cost around 800 Pounds, which roughly translates to Rs 92,000 in Indian currency. That's quite a jump, but not necessarily what we expect when the phone launches in India. The Nothing Phone (3) could be priced lower in the Indian market, adjusted to the purchasing power of Indian consumers, but still, don't expect it to be cheap. Industry experts are speculating a price tag of around Rs 60,000 to Rs 70,000, which will be a notable hike considering the Nothing Phone (2) was priced between Rs 44,999 and Rs 54,999. Of course, we'll get to know the official pricing soon enough — just don't keep your hopes up for a budget-friendly has also confirmed that the Nothing Phone (3) will feature high-end materials, a major jump in performance, and software improvements aimed at delivering a better overall experience. Based on that — and the rumours — the Phone (3) is expected to come with a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 3,000 nits peak brightness. In terms of optics, the device is said to sport a 50-megapixel triple-camera setup on the back and a 32-megapixel front camera. There have also been rumours about a 5,000mAh battery, 50W fast wired charging, and 20W wireless charging most interesting rumour so far is that the Phone (3) could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. That might have made complete sense had the phone launched last year, positioned as a next-generation upgrade to the Phone (2) with a slight price bump. But now, the Phone (2) is two years old, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is about 1.5 years old. With the Phone (3) being positioned as a true flagship, using the 8 Gen 3 — and pricing it around Rs 70,000 — would be a bold move. Considering the OnePlus 13, starting at Rs 69,999, and the iQOO 13, starting at Rs 54,999, both feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite the case may be, the Nothing Phone (3) is set to launch in July, and we should get all the answers soon.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nothing confirms CMF Phone 2 Pro design: Bold colors and sleek body with iconic style
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro's design revealed: Nothing's sub-brand CMF is creating buzz again with the CMF Phone 2 Pro, a new smartphone. This new gadget is drawing attention for all the right reasons, with teasers already circulating online and a launch date suggested by Flipkart. Nothing's CMF range seeks to spread some of that charm to a larger audience at a more affordable price as it continues to forge its brand through daring design decisions and simple software experiences. Early looks at the Phone 2 Pro have piqued the interest of tech fans, and the hype surrounding it is only getting stronger. This post explores all the information made public thus far and what consumers can anticipate from CMF's most recent smartphone. Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro launch date in India You've been waiting. We've been you 28 April. The smartphone's launch date is set for April 28 at 6:30 PM IST, according to confirmation from the London-based manufacturer. Additionally, CMF Buds 2, CMF Buds 2a, and CMF Buds 2 Plus will be released by the company. Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro design and colour options revealed Playful and powerful. This is CMF Phone 2 Pro. In a recent teaser video, CMF on X gave us a close-up view of the Phone 2 Pro's design. This teaser follows last week's announcement of the CMF Phone 2 Pro's camera design. The CMF Phone 2 Pro has a dual-tone finish and is still bright orange like the CMF Phone 1. The revolving dial on the corner and the fact that screws are still there indicate that the back design is interchangeable. The new white color variation has the same dual-tone finish as the previous one, but the other half has a surface that resembles grey marble. Unlike the previous model, the CMF Phone 2's camera sensors are not surrounded by a metal barrier. A third camera sensor has been added, located on the right side. Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro - Charger in the box We heard you my man - giving it a go with CMF Phone 2 Pro in India. According to reports, the gadget has a distinctive CMF design with customization possibilities. The CMF Phone 2 Pro will be the first Nothing Phone to come with a charger. According to the latest update from Nothing India's president and co-founder, Akis Evangelidis. Evangelidis commented, "We heard you, my man – giving it a try with CMF Phone 2 Pro in India," in response to a customer who requested that the company include a charger in the X's box. Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro camera Built for light, depth and detail. Redesigned from the inside Phone 2 Pro. A triple camera setup on the back is confirmed by the most recent teaser for the CMF Phone 2 Pro. Two camera sensors are positioned independently without any borders, and there is also an additional sensor next to it in an oval-shaped module with an LED flash. Following the teaser of the design and chipset, the CMF Phone 2 Pro camera module's layout and specifications were released to the public. The phone and audio products are anticipated to go on sale in India and other countries on April 28. The new phone will have three cameras, which is an improvement over the CMF Phone 1. Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro's expected price Although the recent purported Geekbench listing confirmed Android 15 OS and 8GB RAM, there may be further options available at launch. The CMF Phone 1 was released for Rs 15,999, but the CMF Phone 2 Pro's pricing is unknown. For the latest and more interesting tech news, keep reading Indiatimes Tech.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Smartphones were ‘quite boring' until we came along, Nothing co-founder says
Smartphones were 'quite boring' until UK-based start-up Nothing entered the market, and phone makers are 'confused' about how to use AI, the firm's co-founder has said. Akis Evangelidis was speaking as Nothing unveiled its latest mid-range phones, the Phone 3(a) Series. The London-based start-up launched in late 2020, looking to offer an alternative to the likes of Apple, Google and Samsung through striking design and unusual features, including flashing LED light patterns on the rear of its phones to symbolise different types of notifications. 'Back then, four years ago, it was quite boring to be honest. All the devices looked the same. They were just minor iterations; on camera module, more megapixels, all that kind of stuff – there wasn't much happening. There wasn't any grander vision,' he told the PA news agency. '(There was also) a lot of negativity around tech, like with data privacy, social media consumption and there was a negative spiral. 'Whereas, when we were growing up, with the launch of the first iPhone, I still remember interacting with it and feeling super excited. You would stay up late to watch the Apple keynotes and so on… but that kind of sense of sense of magic around tech has gradually disappeared.' The new Phone (3a) Series has been given a better camera system, as well as an AI-powered tool the firm calls Essential Space, a hub for user text and audio notes, screenshots and other items which act as a 'second memory' on the device, able to capture, apply and recall key details from that data as the user needs it. The handsets will start at £329, and come just a week after Apple unveiled its own mid-range device, the iPhone 16e – although that device starts at £599. It is Nothing's first steps into the ultra competitive world of smartphone AI tools – following Samsung, Google and Apple which all introduced features in 2024 – and Mr Evangelidis said the company was approaching the technology with the same alternative attitude that it has approached phone development in general. 'AI is coming into play and we definitely think it will disrupt the overall user experience when it comes to smartphones,' he told PA, adding that he felt many of the biggest firms had been drawn into a 'specs race' to introduce similar tools quickly. 'I think there's been a lot of buzz around AI but I think users are confused. The market is confused in terms of, what's the end game? We've seen camera features and so on but we think that the opportunity is drastically, much bigger than that, yet people don't see or don't understand what their opportunities are. 'If you think about it, ever since really the first iPhone was introduced, this kind of app-based user experience hasn't really changed. But we're super dependent on smartphones, we do everything on them – watch media, we work, we connect with people. 'But having this very siloed experience actually brings a lot of clutter in terms of how all these things interact.' In contrast, he said Essential Space would serve as a 'second memory' when users choose to place items into that space, and will be able 'pull any kind of action or further insights' from screenshots and other items dropped into it, arguing that the jumping between apps and services that many AI-powered phones offer is 'too much friction'. 'I think what's most important is a clear-use case, and is that this (AI) can be leveraged to really improve your smartphone experience,' he said. 'All the information is on your phone, and there is no reason why this shouldn't be organised for you and presented to you in a very seamless way in terms of actioning those things – I think that's where AI is going to lead us, redefining the experience. 'The idea is to gradually introduce that into user behaviour and how they interact, and then gradually start merging closer and closer with our overall software experience.' Nothing has been emboldened by its success so far, Mr Evangelidis said, adding that the company was the 'fastest growing smartphone brand across quite a few countries' last year, and said the firm had crossed seven million products sold by the end of 2024, up from two million at the end of 2023. 'As basic as it sounds, we started this company from a user standpoint, thinking from a user standpoint, actually a lot more people are like us, and that it was more about this excitement, and then everything we've done when it comes to product features, we keep ourselves in mind,' he said. 'There is no product we haven't tested or features we don't understand, or features we do for other reasons than just purely enhancing the user experience. 'I think bigger companies have more to lose, they have a running business and eventually they don't see the need to change – and you see that all kind of have a similar approach to things, it's why all the features are quite similar across all of them, they follow each other in a way. 'Whereas I think our strength is just having started from a blank sheet, and having that agility and forcing ourselves to look at things in a different way.'
