Nothing, the UK-based consumer electronics manufacturer, has so far unveiled four Nothing-branded devices and one CMF-by-Nothing-branded phone. Its next expected smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3) is said to have its release next year and a new back design concept image of the upcoming smartphone has been shared via Reddit.

Here’s more about it.

Nothing Phone (3) – Revealed Back Design Concept

Firstly, the back design concept has certain similarities with the already launched Nothing smartphones, at the same time have few differences too in design. The number of glyph lights in the concept image has been reduced to somewhat seven (comprising of flash glyph, essential notification glyph, and charging glyph), and a recorder light and flashlight have been given. There are also three camera units present, arranged similar to an Apple iPhone Pro model’s camera module, with a main camera, ultrawide camera, and a telephoto lens. Moreover, there is the charging coil at the center, along with the volume rocker on the left side panel, and the power button and an additional button on the right side panel.

This design is more or less a dream design as most of the design features are not likely to be like this in the actual device. Till date, the brand has only launched dual rear camera phones and not one single device with a triple camera unit. Moreover, the number of glyphs is probably not going to be reduced in the Nothing Phone (3).

Initially the Nothing Phone (3) launch was expected to take place in the month of July 2024, however as mentioned, it was Carl Pei himself who had hinted that the Nothing Phone (3) launch will take place only next year in 2025. We can also expect some AI-features on the device. Also, the device may use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, meaning this time too, the brand will be launching the device as a sub-flagship-level device. To add, it is also reported that in the Indian market, the Nothing Phone (3) may have a price tag between INR 40,000 and 45,000.

With more updates, we’ll be able to know more about Nothing’s next smartphone device and until then, stay tuned.

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Nothing has been working on its Phone (2a) Community Edition Project for a long time now. This project involved four stages- hardware design, wallpaper design, packaging design, and marketing campaign. In July this project was said to be in its last stage and it was expected that the company might soon unveil this community edition device. But noting as such happened.

Well, this project is now finally complete and the company has also officially confirmed that Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition will be launched on 30^th October.

Community spirit.

Join us for our next big reveal. 30 October, 11:00 GMT. pic.twitter.com/lmsBFRlNQk

— Nothing (@nothing) October 15, 2024

The above image reveals a firefly illuminating a neon light. Nothing has also been posted about the winners of each stage on its webpage which reveals the final designs of hardware and packaging.

Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition

First is the hardware stage, the design of the device is kept the same as that of the Phone (2a) but when the device is kept in the dark it glows in a neon shade as it utilizes Phosphorescence. Next is the wallpaper design, in which hand-drawn elements and a variety of tools like sketching, digitalizing, AI generating, and post-editing are combined to create a unique, layered, and rich process.

Now comes the packaging design, the box arrives with the super macro crop. It features a new design and a new color theme. The box also showcases a single camera lens.

The last stage was a marketing campaign that is said to focus on the inner light with the tagline- Find your light. Capture your light.

If we talk about the specs, the Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition is expected to arrive with the same specifications as that of the Nothing Phone (2a) smartphone.

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Nothing appears not to lag in delivering updates to its customers. While some brands make their users wait months for updates, Nothing is now rolling out the October security patch update along with several key improvements for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, just as September is just going to end. The update comes with a total size of 51.21MB.

Here is the changelog of this update

• Connectivity enhancements:
  • Improved availability of 5G standalone network option
  • Optimised SIM2 VOLTE registration speed after exiting Airplane Mode
  • Fixed MMS sending issue in certain scenarios
  • Corrected data roaming status display
• Camera optimisations:
  • Enhanced HDR effects for front and rear cameras
  • Improved zoom clarity in certain scenarios
  • Resolved lag issues during night video recording
• System improvements:
  • Optimised battery icon display in Status Bar
  • Resolved instances of system unresponsiveness
  • Enhanced overall stability and smoothness
  • Updated Android Security Patch to October

A number of users have already received this update, and there has been no fuss so far regarding its implementation. However, as we have often seen green lines appearing on several smartphones after updates, it might be prudent to wait a bit to ensure there are no issues with this update.

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Nothing has finally launched the Nothing Ear(Open) the company’s first open wearable stereo(OWS) in the global market and India as promised. As of now, we only saw in-ear earbuds from the company and the company’s sub-brand CMF. This new Ear(Open) comes with Nothing’s Open Sound Technology that ensures an immersive audio experience and awareness of the surroundings as well.

It is equipped with a custom patent diaphragm, titanium a coated ultra-light driver. It is said to reduce the distortion and enhance the low frequencies, whereas the titanium coating reproduces crisp high notes. For flexibility, its ear hook features nickel-titanium wire. Similar to the other audio products by the company this one also comes with the ChatGPT integration.

For a richer bass experience, it comes with the automatic Bass Enhance algorithm that optimizes the low frequencies. And for clear calls, it comes with the built-in Clear Voice Technology. The earbuds come in an IP54-rated body and support Bluetooth v5.3 and Google Fast Pair for seamless connection. Things, like Find My earbuds, Bass Enhance, Pinch controls, and LED Charging status, are also there. The earbuds are backed by the 64mAh battery while the charging case comes with the 635mAh battery. As per the company, the Nothing Ear(Open) can work for up to 30 hours with the charging case.

Price and availability

The Nothing Ear(Open) has been launched in a single color that is White and is priced at Rs 17,999. The pre-order has already begun and it will be available globally from October 1st. However, it’s availability for the Indian market remains under wrap.

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It’s sales time guys, be ready to grab the best deals. Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale is starting from 26th September for Flipkart Plus members and from 27th September for rest. POCO just recently unveiled the discounted price of POCO phones that will be available at a discounted price with different offers during the sale. Those who love the Nothing brand or fans of its design will be happy to know that Nothing products will also be available at discounted prices during the sale.

Let’s get to know about it in detail.

Nothing Phone(2a)

First, we have the Nothing Phone(2a) smartphone that will be available at the price of Rs 18,999 including all offers available on it. It came with a starting price of Rs 23,999 which means you will get a discount of up to Rs 5,000.

Features of Nothing Phone(2a)

The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro processor that is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. It sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers FHD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 2160 Hz PWM rate, and 1300 nits peak brightness.

It runs on NothingOS 2.5 based on Android 14. The device packs up a dual rear camera setup that includes two 50MP camera sensors. While on the front it features a 32MP selfie camera. It is backed by a 5000 mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. The device can be charged up to 50% in 23 minutes and 100% in 59 minutes.

Nothing Phone(2a) Plus

The Nothing Phone(2a) Plus smartphone will be available for Rs 23,999 during the sale. It came with a starting price of Rs 27,999 which means you will get a discount of up to Rs 4,000 on it.

Features of Nothing Phone(2a) Plus

The smartphone features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers FHD+ screen resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, and arrives with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro SoC paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It runs on Nothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14.

The device is backed by a 5000 mAh battery that supports 50W fast charging. It packs up a dual rear camera setup that includes dual 50MP camera sensors while on the front it features a 50MP selfie camera. Other features include- Glyph interface, ChatGPT, AI News Reporter Widget, IP54 rating, in-display fingerprint sensor, USB Type C port, 8GB RAM Booster, dual stereo speakers, Wi-fi 6 Direct, Bluetooth 5.3 and Mali G610 MC4 GPU.

CMF Phone 1

The CMF Phone 1 which came with a starting price of Rs 15,999 will be available for Rs 12,999 including all offers. This means you will get a discount of up to Rs 3,000.

Specifications of CMF Phone 1

It sports a 6.67-inch wide AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC that is paired with up to 8GB RAM and up to 8GB virtual RAM. It is backed by a 5000 mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The device is claimed to offer up to 23 hours of video playback. The device packs up a 50MP Sony rear camera and a 16MP front camera.

The smartphone runs on Nothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14 OS while the company has promised 2 Android OS updates and 3 years of security patches. This latest device comes with a customizable back cover in Light Green, Blue, Black, and Orange colors. Users can swap the back case by removing the screws or can also add custom accessories. The Glyph interface we have seen in previous Nothing devices is missing from this device. Other features include an eccentric Rotating Mass motor for haptics, an in-display fingerprint sensor, advanced algorithms, IP52 rating, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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It seems like everyone wants a share of the open-earbuds market, and now Nothing has entered the scene as well. A few days ago, the Nothing Ear Open was spotted on the IMDA and TDRA certification lists, revealing the moniker and model number “B182”. Unfortunately, the specifications remain a mystery for now.

Out of the blue, Nothing announced that it will be launching a new product on 24th September 2024, both globally and in India.

The brand took to its X (formerly Twitter) social media platform to confirm this, with a message stating “Out in the open,” which, to me, strongly hints at the Nothing Ear Open. A brief glimpse of the new product was also shared, further suggesting that it could indeed be the Nothing Ear Open.

Out in the open. A new arrival is landing on 24.09.2024 pic.twitter.com/6daPuiamXK

— Nothing (@nothing) September 17, 2024

The teaser suggests it may be available in a white colour option. As mentioned earlier, the specifications remain unknown. However, with the launch date now announced, we may soon see some leaks that could shed light on the specs it will offer.

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Nothing has teased the launch of a new product on its official X account for the global market as well as for the Indian market. Company in its usual way has made it difficult to judge the product from the teaser. It looks like a new TWS earbuds, though anything for sure cannot be said for now. The company has written “Coming soon. A new world of possibilities” with the teaser.

Coming soon. A new world of possibilities. pic.twitter.com/2ef4TDXeCE

— Nothing (@nothing) September 5, 2024

This might be the image of the Nothing Ear Open that is nowadays popping up on the certification websites like IMDA, and TDRA. This TWS earphones has appeared on these certification websites with the model number B182. And if we assume that it is a TWS earbud the teased image can be showing the portion below the ear tip. The transparent design of the alleged earbuds image can be seen with a circular portion for the touch controls. Now keeping speculations aside, one thing is sure Nothing Ear Open earbuds will not be exclusive to one market and will soon be launched in the global market. The earbuds should come with the ChatGPT support as it announced for its other audio products.

The company will soon be dropping more information about the teased product that will clear the mist and for such updates stay tuned with The Techoutlook.

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Nothing new update Nothing OS 2.6 has now been announced for the Nothing Phone(2) users in India region. This update comes with several new features, bug fixes, and most importantly September 2024 security patch. This update has a download size of 681 MB. The screengrab of the update has been shared by a user named Technerd on X. Here you get the detailed changelog.

Nothing OS 2.6 Update released for Nothing Phone (2)

Update size : 681 MB

Adds September 2024 Security patch, option to add battery and pedometer widget to lockscreen, bug fixes pic.twitter.com/QQUi3KLKG1

— Technerd (@Technerd_9) September 4, 2024

New features & improvements

Swipe down incoming notifications to enter the Pop-up view. For easy access to information without having to leave an app. Turn it on via Settings > System > Pop-up view.

Enable vibration for third-party apps during calls. Turn on via Settings > Sound and vibration > Vibration. 1. Battery and Pedometer Widgets can now be displayed on the lock screen and Always On Display.

Introducing the News Reporter Widget. Let your daily news stories be read aloud to you by Tim, Nothing’s CFO. Please note: this feature is still in beta and relies on various generative Al models, which may sometimes behave unexpectedly.

Newly refined ringtone volume for incoming calls.
Improved the speed of the Bluetooth tile toggle in Quick Settings.

Ensured Bluetooth tile reflects correct earbud information.
Updated to September Security Patch.

Bug Fixes

Optimised wallpaper preview displays.

Resolved an issue preventing calls to be made on specific networks.

Fixed an issue affecting 112 calls to the police.

Resolved the problem causing some Cloned Apps to auto-rotate despite being disabled.

Fixed an issue where the Media Player Widget couldn’t play music when switching from guest to main user.

Optimised the Always On Display interface.

Ensured consistency of information within photo details on the camera roll.

Resolved the zoom slider display issue when videoing on the camera.

Fixed system stability issues.

Finally, Nothing Phone (2) is receiving September Nothing OS 2.6 Update.

Update size: 681 MB

Changes:
September 2024 security patch, new features & improvements along with bug fixes. pic.twitter.com/7aNtPrfG2G

— TechiBoy (@techiboy96) September 4, 2024

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The Indian smartphone market trend is changing, reveals the Counterpoint Technology Market Research report. As per the report, India’s smartphone shipment fell by 2% YoY in Q2 2024. At the same time, the report also says that India’s smartphone market achieved its highest Q2 value and the credit goes to the ongoing trend of premiumization.

Amid this ongoing trend, there is a company that became the fastest-growing brand in H1 2024, witnessing 567% YoY growth in shipments. The report has to say that this growth is driven by the introduction of new models including the mid-segment Nothing Phone 2a and CMF Phone 1. These phones have made the company’s product somewhere more accessible to those users who want a phone with impressive features at an affordable price.

The reason behind the fall of shipment is said to be the heatwave condition mainly that caused the buyers to prioritize appliances like air conditioners and refrigerators over a newly launched smartphone. Now coming on the market volume share in Q2 2024 Xiaomi reclaimed the top position with 18.9% market share while Vivo which was at the first position in Q1 2024 was at second position in Q2 2024 with 18.8% market volume share.

Both of the companies have shown growth though Xiaomi showed more in comparison to Vivo. The Senior Research Analyst, Shilpi Jain has to say on it “This growth is driven by the streamlined and focused portfolio that spans from the entry-level to affordable premium segments”. It is also said to have worked on the “strategy to push flagship handsets, improve marketing, and expand distribution channels.”

When it comes to the market value share Samsung still holds the top position with the 24.5% market value share. After Samsung, Vivo held the second spot, Apple third, and Xiaomi fourth. Xiaomi sub-brand POCO became the fastest growing brand in the INR 10,000-INR 15,000 segment with its 318% YoY growth.

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You might have found yourself in a condition where you need to find the bill or box of your smartphone just to check if your smartphone is still under warranty or not. Next time you will not have to find the box but you will be able to check this directly through a website. Basically, every smartphone brand has its dedicated site where a user can simply use the IMEI number of their device can check the warranty status of the device.

You can check this IMEI number by going in Setting and then the About Device section. For those who are using iPhones or any other Apple devices, you need to go to the Settings where you will find the General section. As soon as you tap on it you see the About section where you will find the serial number and IMEI number. In case you are unable to check it through the device you should either find it printed on a sticker that comes stuck behind the smartphone or in the box of the smartphone.

There is another way also that you can use to find the IMEI number and that’s by dialing a code in the dial pad. You can dial *#060# in the dial pad and the IMEI number will appear to you.

Here you get a compilation of links from famous brands where you can simply go on the basis of the smartphone you are using and check the warranty status of your phone.

Apple iPhone

https://checkcoverage.apple.com/?locale=en_IN

Samsung

Samsung online warranty checker lets you find the warranty status of your Samsung device. There you will just need to enter the IMEI number along with the location. You can also check the warranty status of your Samsung phone on Samsung Members App where you need to have registered earlier. In Support section of the app you will see the days left of the update. 

Realme

https://realme.com/in/support/phonecheck…

Vivo

https://vivo.com/in/support/IMEI

Oppo

https://support.oppo.com/uk/warranty-check/…

OnePlus

https://service.oneplus.com/in/warranty-check…

iQOO

https://iqoo.com/in/support/IMEI

Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco

https://mi.com/global/verify/#/en/tab/imei…

Nothing, CMF

https://in.nothing.tech/pages/imei

Oppo

https://support.oppo.com/uk/warranty-check/

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