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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
Nothing to ditch signature glyph lighting system on Phone 3: What to expect
Nothing has also shared a close-up image of the Phone 3, likely revealing that the transparent back panel design will make a return New Delhi Nothing's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Phone 3, may not feature the company's signature Glyph Interface. Days after confirming a July launch for the Phone 3, the British consumer electronics brand posted on X (formerly Twitter): 'We killed the Glyph Interface.' The post strongly suggests that the upcoming smartphone will not include the signature rear LED lighting system — at least not in the same way as earlier models. The announcement was accompanied by a short video showing the Glyph Interface on the Phone (1) blinking a few times before fading to black. We killed the Glyph Interface. — Nothing (@nothing) May 29, 2025 The Glyph Interface was first introduced with the original Nothing Phone (1) in 2022 and has since made its way on every Nothing Phone model, apart from the CMF-branded smartphones. It allows users to receive face-down notification alerts, visual countdowns for timers, and even real-time app integration with services like Uber. Nothing Phone 3: What to expect Earlier this week, Nothing also shared a close-up image of the Phone 3, likely revealing a portion of its back panel. While the photo did not show much, it hinted that the transparent design — which has become a staple of Nothing phones — is likely to return. During The Android Show: I/O Edition, Nothing CEO Carl Pei previewed the Phone 3, although the device's design remained blurred. Pei described the upcoming Phone 3 as Nothing's first 'true flagship', suggesting a shift toward more premium materials such as metal and glass. Pei also hinted at a price increase, stating the device could cost around £800 (approximately Rs 90,000) — nearly double the launch price of the Phone (2), which debuted in 2023 at Rs 44,999. As for the specifications, Nothing Phone 3 may sport a 6.77-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits. It is expected to be powered by either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or the newer Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. For cameras, the Phone 3 is likely to feature a triple-lens rear set-up, including a 50MP main sensor, and a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. A 5,000mAh battery is expected to power the device, with support for 50W wired and 20W wireless charging.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Nothing Says Phone 3 Will Not Come With Glyph Interface: What Happens Now?
Last Updated: Nothing Phone 3 launch in July has already got people excited but a new update from the company brings more questions about the flagship model. Nothing Phone 3 launch is confirmed for June and it will be a flagship phone. Now, the company has shared an intriguing teaser which talks about removing one of the iconic highlights of a Nothing phone. Phone 3 will take the company to a territory not only because of its price tag but also because Nothing might ditch the Glyph interface for its flagship device. Nothing has offered this update with a post on X this week, where the company's CEO Carl Pei replied with 'RIP'. Glyph Gone, What Next? It might be a bit premature to talk about Nothing removing the Glyph interface, something that the brand has offered on all the Nothing Phone models since the first version. Phone 3 is undoubtedly going to play on a higher table which suggests adding these features, and then offer premium hardware along with a camera could really push the brand to increase the price of the Phone 3. advetisement If Nothing does feel that removing the Glyph will allow the hardware and camera to be high-end, most people might actually be on board with the idea. Some people might say that Nothing Phones have differentiated with their transparent design and the Glyph lights. It will be intriguing to see how Nothing plans to replace the interface and if so, do we also see the end of the popular transparent look from this year? We'll get all these answers in the build up to the Phone 3 launch in July. The Phone 3 will be Nothing's fourth phone to launch in the market in 2025, and its first flagship device after giving it a miss in 2024. The new leaks will surely excite people about the upcoming Nothing phone and what it promises in terms of features and other specs. The device is likely to sport a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. We are keen to see the camera setup on the Phone 3 which should be revealed soon. Nothing Phone 3 is expected to cost EUR 800 which could be anywhere between Rs 70,000 and Rs 80,000 in the Indian market. First Published: May 30, 2025, 08:40 IST
Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Nothing's New Phone Kills a Defining Feature but May Add a Whole New One
It's hard to stand out in the phone world. Outside of foldable screens like the Flip and Fold pioneered by Samsung, most phones nowadays wind up looking suspiciously iPhone-esque—a rectangular glass slab with small variations in chassis that equate to flat or less-flat edges. That's why, when phone upstart Nothing put out its Phone 1, a few design tweaks went a long way. First and foremost, the phones have a 'transparent design,' which basically just means a slightly see-through backplate that showcases some internal components. Perhaps even more defining than that semi-transparent design aesthetic, however, is the Glyph Interface—an array of LEDs that light up the phone's backside to show notifications, timers, etc. A design choice that, according to a brief-but-telling post on X, may soon wind up in the graveyard. We killed the Glyph Interface. — Nothing (@nothing) May 29, 2025 'We killed the Glyph Interface' doesn't leave much to the imagination, especially with Nothing CEO Carl Pei chiming in underneath the seemingly straightforward update to say, 'RIP.' So, that's it, right? Nothing just unceremoniously killed its phones' defining feature—maybe one that's even more defining than the design ethos they're kind of known for. Maybe! But maybe not. Rumors indicate that though the Glyph Interface as we know it may be done for, there's a new luminous sheriff in town, and it may give Nothing phones a whole new look. While these are firmly rumors, Nothing fans have been speculating about a new kind of Glyph Interface—the dot matrix—and not all of the speculation is unfounded. Last week, Nothing tweeted out a teaser for its upcoming Phone 3, which is set to be unveiled in July, that gave a pretty big hint at a future dot-style design choice. New dots. Phone (3). Coming July 2025. — Nothing India (@nothingindia) May 23, 2025 'New dots' isn't much to go off of and could easily just be an update to its existing dot matrix aesthetic in NothingOS, but at the same time, the fact that Nothing bothered to issue a full-on teaser says a lot. And if I'm to put on my LED-clad tin foil hat for a moment, it would seem to me that a company as obsessed with its design and image as Nothing wouldn't so confidently announce that its next phone is about to get a lot more boring if it didn't have some other trick up its sleeve. One thing is for sure: There's a big change a-comin' and the Glyph Interface is at the center of that. However you feel about the Glyph Interface, it makes sense from a pure economics perspective to switch things up. LEDs are expensive and actually limiting when you break them down. They might be good for timer bars because of the granularity, but they can't show text and other word-based information. Either way, we'll find out soon enough, because Nothing is set to release its next phone this summer, and we'll more than likely have a device to test and show off when they finally roll around.
Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Phone (3) 's teaser hints the lights might go out on Nothing's most iconic feature
Nothing Phone (2). | Image credit – PhoneArena Nothing is getting ready to drop the Phone (3) this July and just like always, Carl Pei and his team are building up the hype with cryptic teasers. The latest one, though, feels pretty major – Nothing just suggested that the Glyph Interface might be dead. Yep, you read that right. The company posted a vague message hinting that it is killing off the Glyph Interface – that signature lighting system on the back of Nothing phones that has basically become the brand's identity. It is how users have been getting visual alerts for calls, messages and other notifications, complete with customizable patterns and even custom ringtones. But now? It looks like it's being scrapped. So what is coming instead? That is still under wraps, but my guess is that Nothing is either going for a more minimal design (which, let's be honest, feels less exciting) or cooking up something completely new to keep the Phone (3) feeling unique. Either way, change is coming – and with Nothing aiming higher this time, it's not totally surprising. The Phone (3) is expected to be Nothing's first true flagship. Reports suggest it will come with a top-tier Snapdragon chip, most likely Snapdragon 8 Elite. That alone puts it in a new camera setup is also getting a serious upgrade. Word is we will see a new main sensor and maybe even a larger periscope telephoto lens for better zoom. And on top of that, the battery's apparently getting a size bump – rumored to be north of 5,000mAh – though Nothing hasn't revealed the final number yet. But of course, all that new hardware means a higher price tag. Carl Pei has already confirmed the Phone (3) will cost more than before. Expect it to land around £800 in the UK, which probably means about $800 in the US. That is a decent jump from the Phone (2), which started at £580 / $600. So yeah, Nothing is clearly targeting the same space as the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25 now. And maybe that is part of why the Glyph Interface is going away – if you are trying to appeal to a more mainstream, flagship-level crowd, a flashy light-up back might not be part of the vision anymore. Still, if it really is gone for good, it is definitely going to be missed.
India Today
2 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.
