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Nothing's latest OS update adds easy access to ChatGPT
Move over, Google and Samsung — Nothing has hopped on the AI bandwagon
Nothing is the latest Android OEM to integrate AI functionality into its software. The company has announced that Nothing OS 2.5.5, rolling out beginning today, will come with a number of new features intended to make ChatGPT easier to access on Nothing hardware, including new home screen widgets, integration with the system clipboard, and more.
Nothing’s newest earbuds pack some meaningful upgrades
The Nothing Ear is the company’s latest flagship earphones
Nothing made a name for itself with its wireless earbuds, the Nothing ear (1), in 2021 before jumping onto the smartphone bandwagon. In 2023 year, it launched the Nothing Ear 2, packing some much-needed improvements and audio upgrades for $149. For 2024, the company is launching not one but two earbuds: the Nothing Ear, its new flagship earphones, and the Ear (a).
Nothing Ear and Ear (a) leak paints the complete picture
Leaked renders leave nothing to the imagination
Carl Pei’s smartphone and consumer tech brand took the budget Android phone world by storm with the Nothing Phone a few years ago. The brand has confirmed another major launch event for April 18, and has teased the arrival of two new earbuds — the Ear and a more budget-friendly set called the Ear (a). However, leakers are having a field day with the upcoming products, and new information about them is coming in thick and fast. The latest scoop is a bunch of official-looking imagery showing off the Nothing Ear and Ear (a) in all their glory.
Leak spills all on the new Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a)
The earbuds will have two separate price points to fit different budgets
If you’ve already heard of Nothing, you're probably familiar with the company through the popularity of its sleek and flashy phone. However, the simplistic device manufacturer has branched out into the audio market as well. Nothing launched its first earbuds, the Ear 1, back in 2021. Now, the company is back with a new set of audio wearables set to debut on April 18, and a leak claims to confirm rumored specs as well as pricing.
Nothing will reveal not one but two new earbuds this month
A cheaper Ear (a) will launch alongside the Nothing Ear
Nothing released its first set of earbuds, the Ear 1, back in 2021. This was followed by the Ear Stick a year later, while the last Nothing-branded earbuds to drop were the Nothing Ear 2 in early 2023. The company has recently teased the launch of a successor to the Ear 2, even disclosing the April 18 launch date. Now, a teaser posted by the company over the weekend offers more details on the company's upcoming earbuds while also confirming the release of the budget-oriented Ear (a).
Nothing Phone 2 update lets you add a splash of color to your monochrome home screen
You can now use full-color icons in the app drawer while keeping monochrome everywhere else
Nothing has a long way to go before it can cement its products as some of the best Android phones on the market. Despite being a relative newcomer to the space, the brand has done a great job over the past couple of years, generating excitement with consumers and more importantly, providing excellent support for its products by way of software updates that have introduced necessary improvements to the experience.
Nothing Phone 2 vs. Google Pixel 7a: Interesting or affordable?
The Nothing 2 is much better, but the Pixel 7a is much cheaper
With Samsung's Galaxy A55 skipping the US, budget-conscious users stateside have few good midrange phones to choose from. Google's affordable lineup, most recently represented by the Pixel 7a, has long been one of the rare moderately priced options from a major manufacturer. By comparison, Nothing is far from a big player in the US market, but it did give the Nothing Phone 2 an official release there, undercutting the flagship category by making a few small hardware compromises.
Nothing's latest feature is highly illegal in many regions
A 'discreet' call recording functionality is now available
The Nothing Phone 2a is now official and reaching customers, but it's only available as part of a developer program in the US, missing out on standard retail availability via Amazon, Best Buy, etc. Hot on the heels of the phone's global release, Nothing CEO Carl Pei has announced the rollout of a new "discreet" recorder widget for all three of its phones — the Phone 1, Phone 2, and the Phone 2a.
Nothing Phone 2a review: Nothing you're missing out on
In an about-face from Phone 2, Nothing's latest is made for Europe and Asia
The Nothing Phone 2a is a decent budget device with a unique look — par for the course for Nothing. For an asking price of $350 or so, the 2a offers Nothing's striking design, a nice display, long battery life, and more-than-good-enough performance.
The Nothing Phone 2a only makes sense in a world without the OnePlus 12R
When sheer performance meets a fashion-first line of thinking
We’re only a few months into the year, and Android smartphones are already making headlines. Samsung delivered the goods in its S24 launch and managed to snatch everyone’s attention right at the start of 2024. However, that didn’t mean there weren’t any competitors in the year’s first quarter. OnePlus specifically came swinging out of the gate with the release of the OnePlus 12 alongside a newer budget offering, the OnePlus 12R.
Since December, there's been plenty of speculation surrounding the price, specs, and design of Nothing's newest phone, the Nothing Phone 2a — including here at Android Police. Some rumored details were confirmed by the manufacturer early on, like the phone's use of a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro processor, while others, like the theory that the scaled-back version of the Nothing Phone 2 might lack the series' iconic glyph lighting, were eventually disproven.
These new Nothing Phone 2a renders reveal an unseen color
The latest leak showcases two colorways for the Phone 2a
While the Nothing Phone 2 isn't the most expensive flagship phone, the company is prepping the release of an even cheaper model, the Phone 2a. There was initially some confusion about the Phone 2a's design attributes, but it seems like we've got enough information on that aspect courtesy of subsequent leaks. Following up on a recent leak that detailed the dark gray/black version of the Phone 2a, we're now getting a glimpse at the Phone 2a in white, thanks to a post on the Nothing Community page.
Here’s what the Nothing Phone 2a probably really looks like
Some earlier leaked renders showed a vastly different and likely incorrect design
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Nothing will release its first budget phone, the Phone 2a, on March 5. With the date fast approaching and Nothing itself teasing preliminary details about the upcoming handset, there are only some open questions left. The exact design of the phone’s back was long left up for debate, with an incorrect render recently retracted, but it looks like we now have a good look at what the Nothing Phone 2a will actually look like.
Nothing Phone 2a: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
Nothing's next phone is a cheaper version of its last one — but it might be hard to buy
The Nothing Phone 1 stood out with its premium, unique design and clean Android experience. But the phone was riddled with bugs, and the Carl Pei-led firm took its time to address them. With 2023's Nothing Phone 2, the company targeted a premium price point and made improvements to deliver a better experience. But the higher price meant the Phone 2 did not deliver the same value as some of our favorite budget Android phones.
The Nothing Phone 2a is launching on March 5
It's only coming to the US as part of a limited 'Developer Program,' though
Nothing has just announced that it will launch its latest smartphone, the Phone 2a, on March 5 at 6:30 am ET. In contrast to its flagship Phone 2, it looks like it won’t see a wide US launch. It will only be available as part of a limited “Developer Program” statesides. Besides the announcement, the company hasn’t revealed anything about the design and specifications, though you can watch the full 10-minute of the company talking about the ideas and goals behind its first budget phone.
New Nothing Phone 2a leak is all business in the front, nothing in the back
Other spec rumors will hopefully prevail, but we don't still know if it'll be a US phone
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There's a lot we still don't know about the Nothing Phone 2a, a recently-announced more affordable alternative to the $600 Nothing Phone 2. However, new morsels of information are emerging as the official 2a drop approaches. The 2a will reportedly scale back on features found in the higher-end Nothing Phone 2, which delivered a mostly-positive mixed-bag experience for us, with outstanding overall performance but a camera that failed to consistently deliver.
Leaked Nothing Phone 2a price positions it as a serious Pixel 7a competitor
A 12GB/256GB model is also on the cards
Despite being new to the smartphone business, London-based Nothing has managed to strike a chord with the masses thanks to a blend of minimalism and an attractive price tag. Then with this year's Nothing Phone 2, the company broadened its horizons a bit, making it the brand's first phone to be sold in the US. Since then, we've learned about the Nothing Phone 2a launching as a cheaper version of the Phone 2, potentially launching during MWC 2024. Ahead of that anticipated announcement in late February, we're now gaining insight into how much it could cost in Europe, thanks to a leak.
The Nothing Phone 2a could feature an impressive dual-camera setup
You can also download the phone’s wallpapers for use right away
With the Nothing Phone 2 this year, the Carl Pei-led company made the right upgrades in all key areas. The phone has a more premium built quality, a bigger display, and a faster SoC, helping it deliver a better user experience. But these improvements came at a higher price tag, putting the device out of reach for many. For 2024, rumors suggest Nothing plans to launch a cheaper variant of the Phone 2. The first real-world images of the Phone 2a leaked recently, and now, a new report details the phone's display and camera specs.
The Nothing Phone 2's cheaper sibling emerges in leaked images for the first time
Alleged specs of the Nothing Phone 2a have leaked
The Nothing Phone 2 was a significant upgrade over its predecessor, packing a more premium build, a bigger display, and more powerful internals. These improvements came with an equally higher price tag, though. And while the Phone 2 still offered decent value for money, it did not provide the same value proposition as the original model. Recent rumors suggest Nothing is working on a cheaper Phone 2 sibling, with a new leak giving us a look at the Phone 2a's design and detailing its specs and price.
Nothing Phone 2a with scaled-back Glyph lights could launch early next year
Mid-range power at a somehow lower price point
Carl Pei founded Nothing back in 2020 after leaving OnePlus, which he also co-founded. He’s gotten tons of much-deserved credit for his contributions to the smartphone industry, and at 34 years old, he’s got decades of impact left in the tank. Likewise, Nothing has done a great job establishing itself as a phone manufacturer that focuses on price-saving without compromising on the power of the device. The Nothing Phone 1 launched in 2022 and it was impressive, but it had tons of flaws. The Nothing Phone 2 packed all the right upgrades and launched at an incredibly low $599. There were rumors that the Nothing Phone 1 would have a “Lite” variation created back in 2022, but nothing (hah) came to fruition from that. Now, it looks like a new phone that branches off from the Nothing Phone 2 is in the works that aims to be even more affordable than its mainline counterpart already is.