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India Today
21 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
Carl Pei says Nothing wants people to use their phones less after launching Rs 79,999 Phone 3
Carl Pei, the co-founder of Nothing, says the company doesn't want people glued to their phones all the time — an interesting take, especially as the brand has just launched its most expensive device yet. Speaking to Bloomberg after the launch of the Nothing Phone 3, Pei explained that smartphones were originally made to boost creativity and productivity, not to encourage endless scrolling. 'It was a bicycle for the mind,' he said, referring to how smartphones were once meant to be useful tools, just like the personal computer. But over time, people have got used to picking up their phones and getting distracted. Pei admits he does this himself, saying, 'Sometimes when I have to respond to an important message, I just happen to go into my social media and scroll a bit afterwards.'advertisementThe new Phone 3, priced from Rs 79,999, is Nothing's biggest move yet into the premium space. It's being marketed as a flagship product — one that aims to compete directly with top-end offerings from Apple and Samsung. But while the phone comes with all the bells and whistles — including a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, a 6.67-inch OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, and triple 50-megapixel rear cameras — Pei insists the goal is not to make users more dependent on their phones, but to help them 'stay in focus.' He says the idea is to keep users connected to important things without having to constantly check their approach to design still plays a big role. The Phone 3 keeps the company's signature transparent back, now updated with a new 'Glyph Matrix' made up of hundreds of programmable micro LEDs. This is meant to help users manage notifications in a more subtle, less distracting way. There's also a glowing red light that comes on when the camera is recording, and a new round button to control Glyph functions. Pei also touched on how AI fits into their plans. While Nothing isn't focused on building its own language models, it's exploring smart ways to apply AI on the phone. 'We want to be able to really understand the users to then automate the smartphone use as much as possible,' he Phone 3 runs on Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5, and includes AI tools like Essential Space and universal phone search. Pei says most Nothing phones are now made in India, and the Phone 3 is even being exported from India to the a growing user base and revenue expected to hit $1 billion this year, Pei says the company is in talks for more funding — but has 'nothing to announce' at the moment.- Ends
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nothing Phone 2a Plus price drop alert: Get the smartphone at up to Rs. 7,000 discount
Nothing Phone 2a Plus price cut: Nothing Phone 2a Plus price drop has turned heads during Amazon's Prime Day 2025 sale, slashing over ₹7,000 off its launch price and bringing the mid-range powerhouse to just ₹21,730 . With extra bank offers and exchange deals available, the smartphone deal comes just in time for budget-conscious buyers who crave stylish design and capable performance. The Nothing Phone 2a Plus packs its signature transparent Glyph interface, 6.7-inch AMOLED display, and fast charging—all without breaking the bank. If you've been waiting for a compelling Android experience at a sharp price, this reduced cost makes the 2a Plus especially desirable. Read on to find out how this offer might be the perfect upgrade for you. Nothing Phone 2a Plus specifications The 6.7-inch AMOLED screen of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus has a 10-bit colour, FHD+ resolution, and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protects it. MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro is the chip that powers the Phone 2a Plus. This phone has a 50 MP front camera and a dual 50 MP rear camera configuration for photography. Additionally, the phone has a 5000mAh battery that supports 50W rapid charging. Nothing Phone 2a Plus price, offer, and discount on Amazon When the Nothing Phone 2a Plus first came out in India, it cost Rs 27,999. This smartphone is currently available on Amazon for Rs 21,730, which is Rs 6,269 less than its original cost. Additionally, you can receive an extra Rs 1,000 off EMI transactions for credit cards from ICICI Bank, SBI, HDFC, and Axis Bank. You can trade in your old smartphone to save even more money.
Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Indian Express
Nothing Phone (3)'s new Glyph Matrix interface is fun and full of nostalgia. Here's why it's different
When the first-generation Nothing Phone was introduced a few years ago, one feature that set it apart from other devices was a series of white LED strips arranged across a transparent glass back, creating light patterns known as 'glyphs.' The glyphs added a new dimension to the phone's design and opened up opportunities for others to explore creative ways to make the rear of the phone more interesting. With the Phone (3), Nothing is moving away from the Glyph lights, and introducing a brand-new interface called the Glyph Matrix. It's a new approach to delivering information — not through strips of light, but via a dot-matrix display, making interactions feel more personal. I attended Nothing's splashy event in London this week, and here's how the Glyph Matrix display works and what you can do with it. The Glyph interface generated a lot of interest with Nothing's debut phone, the Phone (1). The different light patterns indicated who was calling, which app was sending a notification, or even the type of notification from the same app, all without needing to look at the screen. It was a fun way to receive information, though not a perfect implementation. For example, it was sometimes difficult to differentiate between notifications from calls and messages. 'I want to set the record straight on something, because I have seen a lot of discussion online,' said Carl Pei, CEO and co-founder of Nothing, during the Phone (3) launch in London. ' The Glyph is not a gimmick. Eight out of ten of our users have the Glyph interface enabled from day one. We believe that smartphones should work for you, not the other way around, so we built the Glyph interface to create a calmer and more expressive way for you to stay connected, letting you see what's important without turning on the screen.' To understand Glyph Matrix, you first need to know about a dot-matrix display. A dot matrix display is an electronic display that uses a grid of small dots to create text, graphics, or images. You may have seen dot matrix displays on buses, metros, in airports, and in other public spaces used to display information, and in electronic devices such as alarm clocks. Dot matrix displays consist of a matrix of tiny dots that use light-emitting diodes (LEDs), small light sources, to illuminate pixels for graphical output. Each dot is controlled by a corresponding electronic driver circuit, which determines whether the dot is turned on or off. Their primary purpose is to display static or dynamic images, but they can also be used for text or video content. Dot matrix displays are relatively easy to control and programme, making it easy to make applications. However, they do have some limitations, such as lower resolution and limited colour capabilities. They are also less visually appealing than the standard LCD or organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) screens. The significant change in the Phone (3) is the Glyph Matrix, essentially a tiny display on the back of the phone, located near the top-right corner. The matrix consists of 489 LEDs. Press the Glyph button, which sits under the glass back, and the micro-LED screen can display app- or person-specific notifications, or allow users to interact with digital 'toys.' These could be everyday tools, from a stopwatch and battery indicator to mini-games like rock-paper-scissors and spin the bottle. 'Now you might be thinking, 'When am I going to use these toys?'' Pei said. 'And yeah, you know, some of them are just for fun, because we believe that fun also deserves a place in tech too.' So basically, instead of having lights on the back flash in patterns to indicate when certain contacts are calling — as was the case with the Glyph lights on Nothing's previous phones — the Phone (3)'s screen can now display monochromatic images. Nothing says this is an evolution of the flashing lights of the Glyph interface into something more practical. According to Nothing's head of design, Adam Bates, removing the Glyph lights freed up more space inside the phone. Out of the many Glyph 'toys,' my favourite remains the pixelated viewfinder for selfies, which adds a nostalgic vibe, reminding me of the Nintendo Game Boy Camera. The point is that the Glyph Matrix is more useful and functional, too. The dots don't display detailed images, but you can easily communicate information like battery level, time, stopwatch, and more. I can see that over time, the Glyph Matrix will become even more useful and offer many more 'toys' and micro-games. Like the original light-up Glyph user interface on Nothing's earlier smartphones, the new Glyph Matrix is an unusual but clever way to receive information without opening the phone, essentially acting as a secondary display. I don't miss the old Glyph, and I have no regrets. Anuj Bhatia is a personal technology writer at who has been covering smartphones, personal computers, gaming, apps, and lifestyle tech actively since 2011. He specialises in writing longer-form feature articles and explainers on trending tech topics. His unique interests encompass delving into vintage tech, retro gaming and composing in-depth narratives on the intersection of history, technology, and popular culture. He covers major international tech conferences and product launches from the world's biggest and most valuable tech brands including Apple, Google and others. At the same time, he also extensively covers indie, home-grown tech startups. Prior to joining The Indian Express in late 2016, he served as a senior tech writer at My Mobile magazine and previously held roles as a reviewer and tech writer at Gizbot. Anuj holds a postgraduate degree from Banaras Hindu University. You can find Anuj on Linkedin. Email: ... Read More
News18
02-07-2025
- News18
Nothing Phone 3 Prices In India Are Out And People Can't Believe It
Last Updated: Nothing Phone 3 price in India was unveiled at the London event on Tuesday and safe to say people are finding it hard to believe. Nothing Phone 3 was officially launched on Tuesday in London and fair to say there has been a lot of chatter around the new flagship device. People have surely been split with their views on the design at the back, which now ditches the Glyph interface for a matrix layout. You also get a weird camera placement at the back, with the three sensors placed in different angles that might look unnerving to some. But the biggest shocker seems to be the Nothing Phone 3 price in India, which is somehow more expensive than the US prices, even after being made in India. Nothing Phone 3 India Price Reaction Nothing Phone 3 price in India starts at Rs 79,999 and safe to say most of the people across the internet have been shocked by the details. Most of them are finding it hard to believe the strategy behind the Nothing Phone 3 prices, especially the 16GB variant which comes at Rs 89,999. Here's what the people are saying about the Phone 3 price in India. 80k ?????? Are you freaking Kidding Me !!! #NothingPhone3 😧😧😧 — Shazzam (@callmeshazzam) July 1, 2025 I don't remember the last time we had such a strong reaction for a phone pricing here in India. Nothing has made a lot of noise this time Phone (3) pre-orders have started in 🇮🇳 India through Flipkart. Starting price of ₹79,999 & offers include ₹5,000 discount on… — Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) July 1, 2025 Nothing Phone (3) might be the only 'Made in India" Android phone that costs less in the USA than in India 😭USA Price 🇺🇸– ₹68,400 ($799) | ₹76,970 ($899) India Price 🇮🇳– ₹79,999 | ₹89,999 — Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) July 1, 2025 Some of the comments are linked to the hardware used on the Phone 3 which is easily available on phones for under Rs 40,000 in the market. But to be fair, Nothing has a big upper hand on most of the rivals with its no bloatware OS experience that is one of the best in the market. Respect for iPhones price 📈📈📈📈after launch of #NothingPhone3 — Sanjay Sharma (@sharmasanjay00) July 1, 2025 Nothing has managed to make the iPhone 16 price gain respect for some users. Having said that, it is too early to comment on the device without actually seeing the reviews that should be coming out in the next few weeks. The Phone 3 features a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display that supports 120Hz refresh rate. The new Glyph matrix is a big highlight of the Phone 3, which is replacing the popular Glyph interface from the brand. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. You get a triple camera system which includes a 50MP periscope telephoto lens. First Published: July 02, 2025, 10:06 IST
Gizmodo
01-07-2025
- Gizmodo
Nothing's Phone 3 Really Goes Full-On Anti-iPhone, Huh?
After a seemingly never-ending drip of leaks and teases, Nothing's Phone 3 is finally here, along with what's shaping up to be a divisive new aesthetic. The eye-catching Android phone, which was unveiled during a London launch event on Tuesday, will cost $799 and is being billed as the company's 'first true flagship.' To sell its premium package, Nothing is leaning into a new triple camera system, a refreshed design, and a circular Glyph 'Matrix' display that, honestly, looks pretty damn fun. Let's start with the thing that sells almost every flagship phone out there: the camera system. The Phone 3, as you may have noticed, includes three different sensors this time around. All three of the rear cameras—main, ultrawide, and periscope zoom—are 50 megapixels. The most notable addition here is the periscope zoom camera, which was also included in the Phone 3a Pro. Luckily, unlike the Phone 3a Pro—which weirdly released before the Phone 3—the inclusion of a periscope camera doesn't necessitate a huge, annoying camera bump. Don't get me wrong, the lens still protrudes a bit, but nowhere near the amount of its predecessor. If you're unfamiliar with periscope cameras, all you need to know is that these puppies can zoom. Specifically, you can get up to 6x lossless zoom or 60x zoom with the help of AI. I haven't used the Phone 3 yet, but probably the biggest hangup I have on the surface is that the periscope camera is misaligned, which makes it look a little, uh, odd on the back of the phone. I suspect this will piss some people off, but others won't really care that much. I guess if Nothing's camera system works well for the price, then it'll be easy to forgive any design weirdness. Beyond the camera, I think the most notable feature is the Glyph Interface—er, sorry, the Glyph Matrix aka that big ol' circle at the top-right of the phone that can display all sorts of fun stuff. It's like the Glyph Interface but in dot matrix form, and it looks like a fun gimmick. According to Nothing, the Glyph Matrix does a lot of the same stuff as the Glyph Interface (the LED light strips on the back of the Phone 1 and 2) and some additional stuff, too. Nothing says that the Glyph Matrix is made up of 489 'individually firing LEDs' and can display all sorts of information, including caller ID, volume levels, and camera countdown. It also still does regular timers, a solar clock, and (my favorite) a couple of fun games that include rock, paper, scissors, and spin the bottle. To cycle through all those functions, Nothing also included a dedicated button on the back of the phone that it aptly calls the 'Glyph Button.' I love buttons, but I hope it works more smoothly than the buttons on its also brand-new Headphone 1. Nothing also said in its announcement video of the Phone 3 that it's opening up SDKs to developers, so the use of the Glyph Matrix may also expand in the future (if anyone actually cares enough to build stuff for it, that is). Inside the Phone 3 is also an almost flagship-level processor—Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8S Gen 4. That's the same chip found inside phones like Poco's F7 5G and Xiaomi's Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. It's a step up from the chips used in the Phone 3a and 3a Pro, which both come with Snapdragon 7S Gen 3. I've said it before, and I'll probably say it 1,000 times, but phone chips are at a point where—unless you're a hardcore mobile gamer or something—the newest generation isn't always super critical. If you're browsing the web, taking photos, and streaming video, like most of us, then you're probably not going to notice a huge difference with gen-over-gen chips. I use an iPhone 13 on a daily basis, and it still works… fine. I'm going to assume that the Phone 3 is the same story, but I won't know until I try it for myself. Phone (3) is here. Come to Play. Pre-order yours. 4 July. — Nothing (@nothing) July 1, 2025The design may be the most controversial part of the Phone 3. Instead of the kind of smooth, easy-going look of the Phone 1 and Phone 2, the Phone 3 opts for a rigid, block-like vibe on its backplate. I'm still on the fence and am suspending judgment until I see this thing in person, but it definitely looks very similar to the Phone 3a. For the first time, I think I actually prefer the black version of this phone, but again, I want to see it IRL before I jump to conclusions. On paper, the Phone 3 looks like a solid upgrade over the Phone 2 and, to no one's surprise, pushes new AI features like Essential Space, which is now out of early access. Whether the phone rises to the 'true flagship' positioning remains to be seen. Just like with the Headphone 1, the Phone 3 takes a shot at something different. Nothing has so far succeeded in shaking things up just enough to justify its mission of 'making tech fun again.' If you're all-in, you can preorder the Phone 3 starting July 4, and open availability starts on July 15. Orders will be available through and 'select partpartners,cording to Nothing.
