Nothing Phone (3) Delayed to 2025 as AI Ambitions Take Centre Stage in New Teaser Video

Highlights

• Nothing Phone (3) postponed until 2025 to prioritize AI integration.
• AI-powered home screen launcher dynamically tailors content throughout the day.
• Upcoming AI voice companion aims to integrate seamlessly with all device functions.
• ChatGPT integration already available across several Nothing products

Yeah, the hype around AI is inescapable these days, and tech companies are rushing to integrate the buzzworthy technology into their products.

Nothing, the consumer tech brand from Carl Pei, is no exception.

In a video posted today, Pei discussed the company’s AI ambitions while also revealing that the highly anticipated Nothing Phone (3) won’t arrive until 2025.

This isn’t Nothing’s first rodeo with AI though after having announced ChatGPT integration across several of its products as part of the latest Nothing update.

But what is Pei talking about the future?

Nothing’s AI Vision: A “Post-App World”?

There’s been a lot of hype around AI. Some great, some confusing. It’s great to see new companies rethinking the user experience and form factors. However, there is no doubt that smartphones will remain the main consumer AI form factor for the foreseeable future. With over 4… pic.twitter.com/ERJc7xhwBa

— Carl Pei (@getpeid) June 5, 2024

The video showcased two main AI concepts Nothing is exploring as it envisions a “post-app world.”

The first is a home screen launcher powered by AI that dynamically populates itself with content tailored to you throughout the day.

The demo included a hodgepodge of quick access points: QR codes for flights, reminders, tweets, weather updates, app shortcuts, and even advertisements.

Riveting stuff.

But the real zinger was Nothing’s idea of an AI voice companion that integrates itself into literally every part of your device experience.

The demo saw the AI grill Pei about his favourite personality characteristics and accents so that it could shape itself into his dream digital companion.

Because who doesn’t want an omnipresent AI sifting through their phone, earbuds, and maybe even their dreams?

Nothing Phone (3) Delayed for Proper AI Integration

In the midst of these revelations about AI, the bombshell was Pei confirming that the Nothing Phone (3) won’t hit the scene until 2025.

The long delay is to give Nothing proper time to deeply integrate AI capabilities in a way that is “useful and brings a smile to people’s faces.”

While the company’s AI ambitions seem high, waiting for a new flagship phone for two years will be like a bitter pill for Nothing fans.

Pei said that the product will have to \”get it right\” by perfectly integrating hardware and AI, and it seems it is going to be a priority over a quick launch.

AI Everywhere: Gimmick or Game-Changer?

With AI hype reaching its peak, all major tech giants are trying to somehow implement the technology, sometimes in an odd way, which is more like a gimmick than something authentic.

The Nothing vision of a pervasive AI assistant invading every nook of your smartphone experience is pretty likely to polarize opinions.

AI, of course, can drastically improve some aspects of our digital lives, but the entire premise of being radically disrupted in how we interact with our devices in favour of a chatty AI buddy seems quite a stretch.

Nothing CEO and Co-Founder Carl Pei Shares Vision for AI and Previews User Interface Design Explorations

In a video posted on his social channels today, Nothing Co-founder and CEO Carl Pei shared his vision for consumer AI while showcasing some initial user interface design explorations.

He also spoke about Nothing Phone (3) coming next year, which will mark a milestone in Nothing’s consumer AI journey with new software and hardware features.

You can watch the full video here, which discusses:

• Nothing’s belief that the smartphone is the undeniable form factor leading the consumer AI technology revolution.
• The need to redefine the user interface to enable a highly personalized and dynamic user experience as AI is integrated at a system level across smartphones.
• The importance of personalization—an AI companion must be relatable and evoke emotion for people to feel comfortable interacting with it frequently.
• A preview of Nothing’s current initial explorations.
• Phone (3), launching next year, marking a milestone in Nothing’s consumer AI journey, featuring both software and hardware advancements.

FAQs

Why is the release of the Nothing Phone (3) delayed?

The Nothing Phone (3) is delayed until 2025 to allow the company to focus on deeply integrating AI capabilities, ensuring the new features are useful and enhance user experience.

What AI features is Nothing planning to introduce?

Nothing plans to introduce an AI-powered home screen launcher that adapts content based on user activity and an AI voice companion that integrates with various device functions.

Has Nothing implemented AI in its current products?

Yes, Nothing has already integrated ChatGPT into several of its products as part of its latest update, showcasing its commitment to incorporating AI technology.

What is the concept of a “post-app world”?

The “post-app world” envisioned by Nothing involves an AI that dynamically populates content and functions on your device, reducing the need for traditional app interfaces.

How will the AI voice companion work?

The AI voice companion will interact with users across their devices, personalizing itself based on user preferences and providing assistance in various tasks.

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