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The Verge
3 hours ago
- The Verge
Posted Jun 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM EDT
Enter the (Glyph) Matrix. Nothing is teasing a 'Glyph Matrix' for the upcoming Nothing Phone 3. A recent leak seemed to show that the phone wouldn't have Glyph lights, but it appears it will have this Matrix instead. The company plans to share more details about the phone on July 1st.
The Verge
7 hours ago
- The Verge
for the upcoming Nothing Phone 3. A recent leak seemed to show that the phone
Enter the (Glyph) Matrix. Nothing is teasing a 'Glyph Matrix' wouldn't have Glyph lights, but it appears it will have this Matrix instead. The company plans to share more details about the phone on July 1st.
GSM Arena
7 hours ago
- GSM Arena
Nothing confirms what's replacing the Glyph LEDs on the Phone (3)
A short while back, Nothing announced that the upcoming Phone (3) will not have its Glyph LEDs on the back, a feature that has quickly become a trademark of the brand. Ever since that moment, speculation ensued that the Glyph LEDs would be replaced with a dot-matrix display. And now, the company itself has confirmed this. It will be branded Glyph Matrix, undoubtedly to be billed as the next logical evolution of Glyph - and it makes sense, as a dot-matrix display will be much more customizable than a simple array of LEDs dotted through random parts of the phone's rear. When light becomes the Glyph Matrix. Phone (3). 1 July. — Nothing (@nothing) June 19, 2025 As you can see in the teaser video above, the dot-matrix display seems to be positioned in the top right side of the Nothing Phone (3)'s rear, which makes us think the camera island won't be centered, but left-aligned - otherwise it would make for a very odd look. So that leaked render from a while back? Maybe take it with some extra salt in light of this. Nothing has already confirmed that the Phone (3) is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, and that it will get five major Android OS updates and seven years of security updates. The device will be unveiled at a special event in London on July 1, alongside the Nothing Headphone (1).
Phone Arena
8 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Nothing Phone (3) teaser shows the brand could be killing off one of its most iconic features
A recent teaser shared on X introduces what Nothing calls the "Glyph Matrix." From what little has been shown, the new lighting setup appears in the top right corner of the phone's back and replaces the more intricate Glyph Interface seen on past models. It's a noticeable shift in layout and philosophy, suggesting a new chapter for how Nothing uses lighting as part of its design language. This isn't just a minor tweak. The company has updated its social media branding to reflect the new matrix-style design, and fans are already debating what it could mean. The teaser is short on specifics, but the name and form factor imply a dot-matrix-style display, possibly allowing for more freedom in customization. Interestingly, as noted on this report, this fresh look doesn't match the previously leaked renders for the Phone (3), which had suggested a more traditional Glyph layout. Those images are now suspected to be of the more affordable Phone 3a or early prototypes, especially as more official teasers emerge. There have already been quite a few teasers and leaks, but that's not enough. Here comes your very first look at the upcoming Nothing Phone (3)! — Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) June 10, 2025 If this new direction holds, it could bring a level of user control not seen in earlier models. A matrix LED system might support simple text, symbols, or even user-generated animations. That could be especially appealing to creators or anyone wanting to display logos or alerts with a personal touch. And while Nothing hasn't confirmed whether these lights are RGB or monochrome, multicolor support would make the feature even more dynamic. It's clear that Nothing wants to evolve its hardware identity without losing the distinct visual elements that helped it stand out in the first place. Dropping the original Glyph Interface is a bold move, but one that might pay off if the new system offers enough flexibility and function. We'll need to wait for a full reveal to understand how far this customization goes, which should be happening very soon on July 1st. However, for now, the Glyph Matrix points to a more playful and expressive future for the Phone (3) lineup, which is something we rarely see these days from many other phone manufacturers — and I am definitely here for it.
Digital Trends
9 hours ago
- Digital Trends
Nothing Phone 3's unique Glyph Matrix is a light show I can't wait to see
The Nothing Phone 3 teasers continue to flow, and we've just been given a sneak peek at a unique feature the firm's upcoming flagship handset will be packing. Nothing posted an update announcing a new feature called 'Glyph Matrix' and confirming it will feature on the Nothing Phone 3, which will be announced on July 1. Recommended Videos A short five second video was included in the post, showing a series of dot-matrix style lights illuminating in different patterns in the top corner of a handset. Taking a closer look at the device in the video, you can see the power switch is on the left, and what appears to be volume keys on the right. The placements of these buttons suggest we're looking at the rear of the Nothing Phone 3, so this isn't an animation which is playing on the front screen of the device. When light becomes language. Introducing the Glyph Matrix. Phone (3). 1 July. — Nothing (@nothing) June 19, 2025 It's not clear from the short video whether the Glyph Matrix is a series of individual LED lights, or a small, dedicated display on the back of the phone. A standalone display would be more power hungry and a series of LEDs, so I'd lean on this not being a screen – but we won't know for sure until the July 1. Sign me up However it's been engineered, the Glyph Matrix looks set to offer something truly different in the smartphone world where minimalist slabs of glass and metal have become the norm. The Glyph Matrix reveal isn't all that surprising, after Nothing declared the death of its Glyph Interface (the lights on the rear of its current handsets) towards the end of May, while it changed its profile image to the logo you see in the video above on June 4. While there is a certain element of gimmick surrounding this novel feature, I welcome it with open arms, as Nothing continues to deliver on its promise of designing products which don't follow the crowd. In the past Nothing has posted teasing Pokémon images, as it uses the pocket monsters as codenames for its upcoming devices. I mention it because the the Pokémon are displayed in a dot-matrix style. If I can get my favorite Pokémon to show on the Glyph Matrix I'd be over the moon for teenage me. It's geeky and gimmicky, but I love the idea and I can't wait to see how it works (and if Pokémon are possible). Tactile textures And that's not all. Just a day before the Glyph Matrix drop, Nothing gave us another look at a small feature detail for the Phone 3, posting its third design teaser. This time it appears to show a dimpled pattern on a circular pad. I'd guess this is like located somewhere on the rear of the phone, but it's difficult to tell with the limited information provided. This is just the latest in a long line of information Nothing has drip-feeding us in the run up to its July 1 launch event. Earlier this week we found out the Nothing Phone 3 will come with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, providing users with five years of major Android OS updates and seven years of security updates. And before this week, Nothing co-founder and CEO Carl Pei declared the Phone 3 is the company's 'first true flagship' and revealed it will retail for around £800 – with rumors suggesting the price in the US will be around $799. Nothing has also confirmed the Phone 3 will be available via Amazon, as well as its own website, for US buyers. With less than two weeks to go before all is revealed, there's not long for us to wait to find out all about the Glyph Matrix.
