The Nothing Phone (1) will run Nothing OS, the company's take on the popular details about the smartphone are still scarce, Nothing has confirmed that it will be powered by a Snapdragon chipset and launch in summer 2022. The smartphone will feature a unique design, and connect seamlessly with other ecosystem products.
Nothing was founded by Carl Pei, who is also the co-founder of OnePlus. Its first product came in the form of true-wireless earbuds called the Nothing Ear (1) that featured a distinctive transparent design. While the company didn't officially announce it was working on a smartphone before the event, cues such as acquiring the now-defunct Essential brand led many to believe that the arrival of its first smartphone was only a matter of time. With the Nothing Phone (1) now a reality that's dropping quite soon, some might be wondering what the experience will be like.
According to its of Google's existing apps. As per the brand, “every byte has a purpose” in the operating system since it delivers the optimal processing power and RAM for the app being used. Nothing's product showcase highlights this point claiming that it will come with 40% less pre-installed bloatware. Another focus will be on optimization, as Nothing OS will reportedly learn from the 's app usage habits, allowing it to launch frequently-used apps much faster and close apps consuming resources in the background.
Nothing OS Focuses On What Matters Most
Nothing OS is said to utilize minimal animations in its interface in a bid to maximize efficiency and lengthen battery life. To further complement this, it also applies a consistent theme through the UI with Nothing's dot-matrix motif. This allows for seamless transitions while navigating through menus. Like certain Samsung phones, the Nothing Phone (1) is guaranteed to receive four years of security updates and three years of OS updates. Nothing also packs in a few extras, such as a built-in voice-recording app that's missing on stock Android. OnePlus' OxygenOS also offers this, but Nothing brings an interactive twist that lets s rotate a wheel to control playback.
Lastly, Nothing OS was built with inclusivity in mind, using an “open ecosystem” approach that makes it easy to pair and interact with other Nothing and third-party products. Nothing OS follows a function-over-style philosophy, placing performance efficiency and convenience over gimmicky features. Whether this can actually translate to a better experience than other Android-based systems still remains to be seen. However, a preview of Nothing OS will be available for via a launcher on select smartphone models starting in April.
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