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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Nothing announces Phone 3a community edition project winners: Check details
Nothing has announced the winners of the second edition of its community project. Winners across the four categories which includes: hardware design, software design, accessories design, and marketing campaign, will work with the company on the limited edition model of the Nothing Phone (3a). For the Hardware design, Emre Kayganacı who is an industrial designer based in London shared his idea 'Translucent Memories' that brings a nostalgic colourway to Phone (3a), inspired by bold and playful gadgets of the 1980/90s. Accessories design winner, Louis Aymonod and Ambrogio Tacconi from Italy shared the concept 'Dice (x6),' which the company described as simple, timeless, tangible and tactile. Candidates participating in the project get a chance to collaborate with the Nothing team for six months to develop and refine their designs. Along with a cash prize of 1,000 pounds, winners gain hands-on experience in the creative process, says Nothing. The company also said that the final work will be revealed later in the year, with the launch of Phone 3a Community Edition. Nothing revealed the four category winners of the second version of its Community Edition Project. Here are the winners: Hardware Design Winner: Emre Kayganacı who is an industrial designer based in London, has been declared winner in this category. His winning concept was 'Translucent Memories,' bringing a nostalgic colourway to Phone (3a), inspired by bold and playful gadgets of the 1980/90s. Software Design Winner: Jad Zock, a branding and type designer based in Lebanon, won in this category. He shared his winning design as a variable clock face that enhances time memorability through flexible typography. By applying a four-level hierarchy of width and weight, the design emphasises the most relevant digits depending on the time. Accessories Design Winner: Louis Aymonod and Ambrogio Tacconi from Italy won the accessories design category. Nothing describes their winning 'Dice (x6)' concept as strikingly simple, timeless, tangible and tactile. Marketing Campaign Winner: Sushruta Sarkar is a London-based graphic designer whose Made Together campaign idea captures the essence of Nothing's Community Edition. The company said that his project highlights the raw, unpolished explorations that are an essential part of the creative process.
Syyaha
20-03-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
Nothing Phone 3a and 3a launches in the Middle East, right in time for Eid
20th March 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Nothing Tech today announced the regional launch of its new smartphone series, the Nothing (3a) series in the Middle East. Announced at its local event held in Dubai, the two new smartphones in the series will be available across various local retailers, both in store and online, right on time for Eid gifting!Starting at SAR 1,549 and SAR 1,899, the Phone (3a) and (3a Pro), come to the Middle East right around the Eid holidays, making it an ideal gift for family, friends or even oneself. Announced earlier this year at MWC 2025, the phones raise the standard for a smartphone experience, featuring a significantly upgraded camera system with optical zoom, boosted performance, a refined design, and Nothing OS innovations, including Essential on the launch, Rishi Kishor Gupta, Regional Director: Middle East & Africa for Nothing, said 'Our new Phone (3a) series represents the latest innovation from Nothing, and we are thrilled to bring it to the Middle East. Following the incredible reception in global markets, we're excited to launch it here just in time for Eid, making it a perfect addition to gift lists. We are confident that the Phone (3a) series will resonate strongly with consumers in this region and achieve great success.'The event, hosted by Khalid Al Ameri, one of UAE's top influencers, saw the Nothing Phone (3a) series receiving various awards, including an award from Al Qiyadi as the Best Midrange Smartphone for 2025 for Excellence in Mobile Technology. The event also hosted various industry experts and speakers, including Ahmad Alzarooni, an Emirati IT and Cybersecurity expert, who shared insightful perspectives on the innovative Essential Space feature of the Nothing Phone (3a), Antikka Hossam, a content creator and photographer demonstrated practical tips and tricks for maximizing the potential of the Nothing Phone (3a) series and Faisal Bouafra, an Emirati member of the Nothing community and a passionate brand enthusiast, who shared his story with Nothing and his passion and love for the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a Pro) refine the brand's signature design with upgraded glass back panels, improved internal symmetry, and detailed finishes. Showcasing each camera system through its exposed aesthetic and innovative engineering, the phones also enhance durability with an IP64 rating and achieve the brand's lowest carbon footprint at 51.3kg of Nothing Phone (3a) Series introduces its most advanced camera system, featuring a 50MP main sensor, Sony ultra-wide sensor, and optical zoom. TrueLens Engine 3.0 combines AI and multi-frame technology for professional-grade photography. The Phone (3a) offers 2x optical zoom and up to 30x AI-enhanced zoom, while the Phone (3a) Pro adds a periscope camera with 3x optical zoom, 60x ultra zoom, and telemacro capabilities for close-ups as near as models include a 50MP main sensor for sharp, true-to-life images, with the Phone (3a) Pro offering faster autofocus and better performance in harsh lighting. The ultra-wide camera provides a 120° field of view and improved low-light results. For selfies, the Phone (3a) has a 32MP front camera, while the Phone (3a) Pro features a 50MP front camera capable of 4K video recording with AI stabilization and night by the Snapdragon® 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, the Phone (3a) Series delivers 92% better AI processing than its predecessor. RAM Booster enables up to 20GB of combined physical and virtual RAM, while a larger vapor chamber reduces heat by 23%. Both models feature 5000mAh batteries for two days of use, with 50W fast charging providing 50% power in under 20 Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro feature immersive 6.77-inch displays with Full HD+ resolution, 387 PPI, and a smooth 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. A 480Hz touch sampling rate increases to 1000Hz in Gaming Mode for responsiveness. Auto brightness reaches 1300 nits, while peak brightness hits 3000 nits—a 131% improvement over the Phone (2a).At the heart of it all is the Nothing OS 3.1a fast, smooth foundation tuned for stability, utility and customization, built with Android 15. Along with new levels of customizations, this new OS will also get updates for 6 years starting from when the device first became available on This includes three years of Android updates and six years of security updates in addition to corrective and functionality phones also come with Essential Space, an AI-powered hub for notes, ideas, and inspirations, designed to capture, process, and remember content like a second memory. To ensure quick access, the Phone (3a) Series features the Essential Key on its right side—press to save content, long-press to record voice notes, or double-tap to view saved items. Early Access to Essential Space is available for all Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro users, offering exclusive features like Camera Capture, Smart Collections, Focused Search, and Flip to Record, with more updates coming Phone (3a) will be available in Blue, Black and White○ 12+256GB (SAR 1,549)● Phone (3a) Pro will be available in Grey and Black○ 12+256GB (SAR 1,899) The 8+128GB variant of the Nothing Phone (3a) in Black and White will also be available in an exclusive deal for SAR 999 with Jarir Bookstore. The Blue variant of the Phone (3a), available only in 12+256GB configuration, also an exclusive at Jarir Bookstore. As an exclusive launch offer, customers purchasing the Nothing Phone (3a Pro) will receive the CMF Buds and CMF Watch Pro 2 as a bundle offer, while customers purchasing the Phone (3a) will receive the CMF Buds bundled with the phone. This bundle offer applies only to the 12+256GB variants. ● Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro will launch in GCC with Leading Retailers – Etisalat by e&, Emax, Jarir Bookstore, Amazon, Noon, Sharaf DG, Lulu, Xcite, Jumbo, Virgin Megastore, EROS on 20th March, 2025. The post Nothing Phone 3a and 3a launches in the Middle East, right in time for Eid appeared first on سياحة.
Khaleej Times
11-03-2025
- Khaleej Times
Nothing unveils Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro at MWC
Nothing recently introduced the Phone (3a) Series in Mobile World Congress (MWC), elevating its mid-range lineup with advanced features. Building on the acclaimed Phone (2a), it boasts an advanced triple-camera system with optical zoom, a powerful Snapdragon® processor, a brighter, more responsive display, and Nothing OS innovations like Essential Space— all wrapped in two uniquely refined designs. Design Both the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro feature a more sophisticated look and feel, with upgraded glass back panels, enhanced symmetry in the internal structure, and refined visual details and elements throughout the finish. The design celebrates each new camera system through Nothing's trademark exposed aesthetic and cutting-edge engineering, while meticulously optimising the integration of advanced hardware. The Phone (3a) Series also upgrades its durability to an IP64 rating and achieves Nothing's lowest carbon footprint on a smartphone to date, with 51.3kg of CO2e. Camera The Nothing Phone (3a) Series introduces Nothing's most advanced camera system to date, featuring an upgraded 50MP main sensor and a Sony ultra-wide sensor, along with optical zoom for the first time. All powered by TrueLens Engine 3.0 combining advanced computational algorithms, AI processing, and multi-frame technology to deliver professional-grade, true-to-life photography. Phone (3a) telephoto camera Ready to pull you closer to your subject, Phone (3a)'s telephoto camera features a powerful 50MP sensor combined with a fast f/2.0 aperture for detailed shots at its 50mm equivalent focal length. The 2x optical reach lays the foundation for a quality zoom, while the high resolution enables up to 4x lossless in-sensor zoom. When you need to zoom in even further, the Phone (3a) harnesses AI clarity-enhancing algorithms for 30x ultra zoom. Phone (3a) Pro periscope camera Flagship telephoto zoom meets ultimate versatility with Phone (3a) Pro's powerful periscope zoom. A total upgrade in hardware, it combines a large 1/1.95-inch Sony LYTIA 600 sensor with a 70mm equivalent focal length and a fast f/2.55 aperture. All this translates to excellent zoom and much more. With optical image stabilisation, Phone (3a) Pro's periscope camera can capture quality photos across lighting conditions, whether indoors or at night, while the optical 3x zoom is a photographer-favourite, portrait-perfect focal length. The high-resolution 50MP sensor delivers lossless in-sensor zooming at up to 6x and when boosted with AI clarity-enhancing algorithms, it unlocks 60x ultra zoom. Where Phone (3a) Pro surpasses even flagship smartphones is its telemacro capture. Able to focus as close as 15cm from a subject, it breaks through periscope limitations that hold back flagship phones. Main camera The Phone (3a) features a 50MP main sensor co-engineered with Samsung, integrating on-sensor deep learning processing software algorithms trained on millions of photography scenarios to enhance image clarity, reduce noise, and provide true-to-life accuracy. The Phone (3a) Pro's 50MP main sensor further elevates the experience with advanced sensor technologies, offering 43 per cent faster auto-focus and double the pixel full well capacity, allowing for more detail in harsh lighting conditions. Zooming out, the Phone (3a) Series' ultra-wide camera boasts a 120o field of view, enabling you to capture more in each frame, while the upgraded Sony sensor enhances low-light performance. Front camera Finally, the Phone (3a) boasts a 32MP front camera, while the Phone (3a) Pro features an upgraded 50MP front camera capable of recording high-quality 4K videos with adaptive AI stabilisation and night video enhancement, improving brightness by +74.4% and reducing noise by 33.7 per cent. Performance The Snapdragon® 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, with breakthrough performance powering select Snapdragon experiences and turbo-charged by Nothing OS optimisations, is on hand to cut down on waiting and level up living. Phone (3a) Series also games faster, delivers more stable frame rates, and goes for longer, thanks to the powerful Snapdragon processor. Getting into some numbers, the CPU is up to 33% faster than Phone (2a), while the Qualcomm® AdrenoTM GPU delivers 11% better graphics. Plus, you get select Snapdragon Elite GamingTM features typically reserved for flagship devices. Phone (3a) Series is 92% better at processing AI tasks than Phone (2a), making it more future-proofed for whatever AI developments are on the horizon. It also takes full advantage of Nothing OS and Essential Space, saving you time with things like on-device voice to text transcription. RAM Booster uses a combination of physical and virtual RAM to allow users to access up to 20GB, plus a larger 4,500 mm2 vapor chamber reduces temperature by 23 per cent vs. Phone (2a). Battery and Charging Phone (3a) Series also lasts longer. With the optimised Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 mobile platform using 8% less power for typical tasks, enjoy 30 minutes more power every day. Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro both have large 5000mAh batteries, delivering up to two days of use on a full charge. With upgraded fast charging now at 50W, Phone (3a) Series delivers a full day's power (50 per cent) in under 20 minutes. Display Balancing size and quality, Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro's displays are immersive and brilliant. At 6.77 inches, their flagship size means on-screen content has room to breathe. Slightly taller and with less rounded corners than past Nothing phones, Phone (3a) Series' displays represent a maturity and confidence befitting of a second-generation device. At Full HD+ resolution, visuals look crisp with 387 pixels in every inch of screen, and with a fluid 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The standard touch sampling rate is 480Hz, a 100% increase from Phone (2a), and 1000Hz touch sampling rate when in Gaming Mode, swiping through Phone (3a) Series is smooth, and responsive. Fire up auto brightness and your Phone (3a) climbs up to 1300 nits all by itself, making it viewable under a scorching sun. But peak brightness now reaches 3000 nits, a 131% increase from Phone (2a). Nothing OS Nothing OS 3.1 is a fast, smooth foundation tuned for stability, utility and customisation, built with Android 15 at its core - there have also been updates to the Nothing Gallery, Camera and Weather apps. Phone (3a) Series peels back a new level of personalisation. Dial distraction back with a monochromatic theme, hide app labels to clean up your home screen, customise the lock screen and quick settings so everything you need is at your fingertips, and you can even shake up your apps. Phone (3a) Pro also supports eSIM (excluding India). Phone (3a) Series will get updates for 6 years starting from when the device first became available on This includes three years of Android updates and six years of security updates in addition to corrective and functionality updates. Essential Space (early access) Essential Space is a new, AI-powered hub for notes, ideas, and inspirations. Taking the friction out of logging and recalling content, it can capture, process and remember - just like a second memory. To make sure Essential Space is always a click away, Nothing created the Essential Key. Easy for a thumb to find and press, it's on the right side of Phone (3a) Series. Press the Essential Key to capture and send content to Essential Space, long-press to record a voice note, and double-tap to head straight to all your saved content. Nothing is made better by its community, and so too is Essential Space. That's why Essential Space Early Access will be available to all customers who purchase a Phone (3a) or Phone (3a) Pro. Early Access will open the doors to the full Essential Space experience, including upcoming features set for launch in the coming months such as Camera Capture, Smart Collections, Focused Search and Flip to Record. Availability: Phone (3a) will be available in Black, White, and Blue 8+128GB 12+256GB Phone (3a) Pro will be available in Grey and Black 12+256GB Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro will launch in GCC with leading retailers — Jarir, Amazon, Noon, Sharaf DG, Lulu, Xcite, Jumbo, Virgin, EROS on March 20, 2025.
Tahawul Tech
05-03-2025
- Tahawul Tech
Nothing launches its new series of smartphones at Mobile World Congress
Nothing have announced the launch of their new Phone (3a) series, which is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors, during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Nothing have introduced the Phone (3a) Series in Mobile World Congress (MWC), elevating its mid-range line-up with advanced features. Building on the acclaimed Phone (2a), it boasts an advanced triple-camera system with optical zoom, a powerful Snapdragon® processor, a brighter, more responsive display, and Nothing OS innovations like Essential Space—all wrapped in two uniquely refined designs. Design Both the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro feature a more sophisticated look and feel, with upgraded glass back panels, enhanced symmetry in the internal structure, and refined visual details and elements throughout the finish. The design celebrates each new camera system through Nothing's trademark exposed aesthetic and cutting-edge engineering, while meticulously optimising the integration of advanced hardware. The Phone (3a) Series also upgrades its durability to an IP64 rating and achieves Nothing's lowest carbon footprint on a smartphone to date, with 51.3kg of CO2e. Camera The Nothing Phone (3a) Series introduces Nothing's most advanced camera system to date, featuring an upgraded 50MP main sensor and a Sony ultra-wide sensor, along with optical zoom for the first time. All powered by TrueLens Engine 3.0 combining advanced computational algorithms, AI processing, and multi-frame technology to deliver professional-grade, true-to-life photography. Phone (3a) telephoto camera Ready to pull you closer to your subject, Phone (3a)'s telephoto camera features a powerful 50MP sensor combined with a fast f/2.0 aperture for detailed shots at its 50mm equivalent focal length. The 2x optical reach lays the foundation for a quality zoom, while the high resolution enables up to 4x lossless in-sensor zoom. When you need to zoom in even further, the Phone (3a) harnesses AI clarity-enhancing algorithms for 30x ultra zoom. Phone (3a) Pro periscope camera Flagship telephoto zoom meets ultimate versatility with Phone (3a) Pro's powerful periscope zoom. A total upgrade in hardware, it combines a large 1/1.95-inch Sony LYTIA 600 sensor with a 70mm equivalent focal length and a fast f/2.55 aperture. All this translates to excellent zoom and much more. With optical image stabilisation, Phone (3a) Pro's periscope camera can capture quality photos across lighting conditions, whether indoors or at night, while the optical 3x zoom is a photographer-favourite, portrait-perfect focal length. The high-resolution 50MP sensor delivers lossless in-sensor zooming at up to 6x and when boosted with AI clarity-enhancing algorithms, it unlocks 60x ultra zoom. Where Phone (3a) Pro surpasses even flagship smartphones is its telemacro capture. Able to focus as close as 15cm from a subject, it breaks through periscope limitations that hold back flagship phones. Main camera The Phone (3a) features a 50MP main sensor co-engineered with Samsung, integrating on-sensor deep learning processing software algorithms trained on millions of photography scenarios to enhance image clarity, reduce noise, and provide true-to-life accuracy. The Phone (3a) Pro's 50MP main sensor further elevates the experience with advanced sensor technologies, offering 43% faster auto-focus and double the pixel full well capacity, allowing for more detail in harsh lighting conditions. Zooming out, the Phone (3a) Series' ultra-wide camera boasts a 120o field of view, enabling you to capture more in each frame, while the upgraded Sony sensor enhances low-light performance. Front camera Finally, the Phone (3a) boasts a 32MP front camera, while the Phone (3a) Pro features an upgraded 50MP front camera capable of recording high-quality 4K videos with adaptive AI stabilization and night video enhancement, improving brightness by +74.4% and reducing noise by 33.7%. Performance The Snapdragon® 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, with breakthrough performance powering select Snapdragon experiences and turbo-charged by Nothing OS optimisations, is on hand to cut down on waiting and level up living. Phone (3a) Series also games faster, delivers more stable frame rates, and goes for longer, thanks to the powerful Snapdragon processor. Getting into some numbers, the CPU is up to 33% faster than Phone (2a), while the Qualcomm® AdrenoTM GPU delivers 11% better graphics. Plus, you get select Snapdragon Elite GamingTM features typically reserved for flagship devices. Phone (3a) Series is 92% better at processing AI tasks than Phone (2a), making it more future-proofed for whatever AI developments are on the horizon. It also takes full advantage of Nothing OS and Essential Space, saving you time with things like on-device voice to text Transcription. RAM Booster uses a combination of physical and virtual RAM to allow users to access up to 20GB, plus a larger 4,500 mm2 vapor chamber reduces temperature by 23% vs. Phone (2a). Battery and Charging Phone (3a) Series also lasts longer. With the optimised Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 mobile platform using 8% less power for typical tasks, enjoy 30 minutes more power every day. Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro both have large 5000mAh batteries, delivering up to two days of use on a full charge. With upgraded fast charging now at 50W, Phone (3a) Series delivers a full day's power (50%) in under 20 minutes. Display Balancing size and quality, Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro's displays are immersive and brilliant. At 6.77 inches, their flagship size means on-screen content has room to breathe. Slightly taller and with less rounded corners than past Nothing phones, Phone (3a) Series' displays represent a maturity and confidence befitting of a second-generation device. At Full HD+ resolution, visuals look crisp with 387 pixels in every inch of screen, and with a fluid 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The standard touch sampling rate is 480Hz, a 100% increase from Phone (2a), and 1000Hz touch sampling rate when in Gaming Mode, swiping through Phone (3a) Series is smooth, and responsive. Fire up auto brightness and your Phone (3a) climbs up to 1300 nits all by itself, making it viewable under a scorching sun. But peak brightness now reaches 3000 nits, a 131% increase from Phone (2a). Nothing OS Nothing OS 3.1 is a fast, smooth foundation tuned for stability, utility and customisation, built with Android 15 at its core – there have also been updates to the Nothing Gallery, Camera and Weather apps. Phone (3a) Series peels back a new level of personalisation. Dial distraction back with a monochromatic theme, hide app labels to clean up your home screen, customise the lock screen and quick settings so everything you need is at your fingertips, and you can even shake up your apps. Phone (3a) Pro also supports eSIM (excluding India). Phone (3a) Series will get updates for 6 years starting from when the device first became available on This includes three years of Android updates and six years of security updates in addition to corrective and functionality updates. Essential Space (early access) Essential Space is a new, AI-powered hub for notes, ideas, and inspirations. Taking the friction out of logging and recalling content, it can capture, process and remember – just like a second memory. To make sure Essential Space is always a click away, Nothing created the Essential Key. Easy for a thumb to find and press, it's on the right side of Phone (3a) Series. Press the Essential Key to capture and send content to Essential Space, long-press to record a voice note, and double-tap to head straight to all your saved content. Nothing is made better by its community, and so too is Essential Space. That's why Essential Space Early Access will be available to all customers who purchase a Phone (3a) or Phone (3a) Pro. Early Access will open the doors to the full Essential Space experience, including upcoming features set for launch in the coming months such as Camera Capture, Smart Collections, Focused Search and Flip to Record.
