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 ====== Key product launch events ====== ====== Key product launch events ======
 ===== Phone (1) launch - Return to Instinct, 2022 ===== ===== Phone (1) launch - Return to Instinct, 2022 =====
-{{:community:phone_1_launch.jpg?300 |Phone (1) keynote - @adbo}}Nothing’s first in-person community event was for the launch of [[hardware:phone_1|Nothing Phone (1)]], held in London on 12 July 2022, with invitations extended to early [[crowdfunding|community investors]] and community members holding a [[dots_nft|Black Dot NFT]]. The event, titled “Return to Instinct”, allowed NFT holders to register their interest to attend on Premint.((https://nothing.community/d/1023))+{{:community:phone_1_launch.jpg|Phone (1) keynote - Source: @its_adbo}}Nothing’s first in-person community event was for the launch of [[hardware:phone_1|Nothing Phone (1)]], held in London on 12 July 2022, with invitations extended to early [[crowdfunding|community investors]] and community members holding a [[dots_nft|Black Dot NFT]]. The event, titled “Return to Instinct”, allowed NFT holders to register their interest to attend on Premint.((https://nothing.community/d/1023))
  
 The event was held at Nothing’s design studio where attendees watched a keynote before being joined by Carl Pei live. Users could get hands on with the [[hardware:phone_1|Phone (1)]] while enjoying food, drink and socialising with community members and staff.((https://nothing.community/d/1143)) The event was held at Nothing’s design studio where attendees watched a keynote before being joined by Carl Pei live. Users could get hands on with the [[hardware:phone_1|Phone (1)]] while enjoying food, drink and socialising with community members and staff.((https://nothing.community/d/1143))
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 ===== Phone (3) and Headphone (1) launch - Come to Play, 2025 ===== ===== Phone (3) and Headphone (1) launch - Come to Play, 2025 =====
-{{ :community:phone_3_launch.jpg?300|The Phone (3) launch event - @adbo}}Nothing hosted its main launch event for [[hardware:phone_3|Nothing Phone (3)]] and [[hardware:headphone_1|Headphone (1)]] at the venue Magazine in London. Doors opened to the community in the evening, while an exclusive media event was held earlier in the day. Over 300 journalists and influencers attended the private event, and over 1000 community members, staff and media attended the evening launch. The space included the chance to get hands on with [[hardware:phone_3|Phone (3)]] and [[hardware:headphone_1|Headphone (1)]] with photo booths, photography zoom labs, boules, food and drink and live performances from AJ Tracey, Interplanetary Criminal, Tiffany Calver, Lexii and Nothing’s own staff.((https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bishophollie_what-a-day-1st-of-july-was-for-nothing-we-activity-7346586958803943424-DsZN))((https://nothing.community/d/36540))+{{ :community:phone_3_launch.jpg|The Phone (3) launch event - Source: [[https://x.com/its_adbo/status/1940346502049919140|@its_adbo via X]]}}Nothing hosted its main launch event for [[hardware:phone_3|Nothing Phone (3)]] and [[hardware:headphone_1|Headphone (1)]] at the venue Magazine in London. Doors opened to the community in the evening, while an exclusive media event was held earlier in the day. Over 300 journalists and influencers attended the private event, and over 1000 community members, staff and media attended the evening launch. The space included the chance to get hands on with [[hardware:phone_3|Phone (3)]] and [[hardware:headphone_1|Headphone (1)]] with photo booths, photography zoom labs, boules, food and drink and live performances from AJ Tracey, Interplanetary Criminal, Tiffany Calver, Lexii and Nothing’s own staff.((https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bishophollie_what-a-day-1st-of-july-was-for-nothing-we-activity-7346586958803943424-DsZN))((https://nothing.community/d/36540))
  
 A number of drops and smaller launch events were held across 8 countries in Europe and India, where customers could purchase [[hardware:phone_3|Phone (3)]] and receive extra goodies, such as [[hardware:headphone_1|Headphone (1)]] .((https://nothing.community/d/35073))((https://nothing.community/d/36695)) A number of drops and smaller launch events were held across 8 countries in Europe and India, where customers could purchase [[hardware:phone_3|Phone (3)]] and receive extra goodies, such as [[hardware:headphone_1|Headphone (1)]] .((https://nothing.community/d/35073))((https://nothing.community/d/36695))
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 ===== Phone (3a) Community Edition ===== ===== Phone (3a) Community Edition =====
-{{:community:phone_3a_ce_event.jpg?300 |Phone (3a) Community Edition event - @adbo}}The second [[community_edition|Community Edition]] phone, the [[community_edition#phone_3a_community_edition|Phone (3a) Community Edition]], was released 9 December 2025. Community members were invited to RSVP to another in-store event to celebrate the launch.((https://nothing.community/d/47822-community-edition-2025-date-announcement)) Various events were held across Europe and Asia, in countries such as Japan, India, Germany and Austria.((https://nothing.community/d/49508))+{{:community:phone_3a_ce_event.jpg|Phone (3a) Community Edition event - Source: [[https://x.com/its_adbo/status/1998455790110138385|@its_adbo via X]]}}The second [[community_edition|Community Edition]] phone, the [[community_edition#phone_3a_community_edition|Phone (3a) Community Edition]], was released 9 December 2025. Community members were invited to RSVP to another in-store event to celebrate the launch.((https://nothing.community/d/47822-community-edition-2025-date-announcement)) Various events were held across Europe and Asia, in countries such as Japan, India, Germany and Austria.((https://nothing.community/d/49508))
  
 At [[locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]], community members, staff and creators were able to get hands on with the new phone and dice, as well as enjoy food, drink and music.((https://www.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/comments/1pj1ss2/the_phone_3a_community_edition_launch_party_last/)) A day later on 10 December, a community event was held in Berlin, with invites sent via [[community_platforms#discord|Discord]]. Attendees mingled with staff and creators, played with the [[community_edition#phone_3a_community_edition|Phone (3a) Community Edition]] and received a goodie bag.((https://www.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/comments/1pjg25y/thank_you_for_the_great_community_event_in_berlin/)) The phone was unavailable to purchase at both events. At [[locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]], community members, staff and creators were able to get hands on with the new phone and dice, as well as enjoy food, drink and music.((https://www.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/comments/1pj1ss2/the_phone_3a_community_edition_launch_party_last/)) A day later on 10 December, a community event was held in Berlin, with invites sent via [[community_platforms#discord|Discord]]. Attendees mingled with staff and creators, played with the [[community_edition#phone_3a_community_edition|Phone (3a) Community Edition]] and received a goodie bag.((https://www.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/comments/1pjg25y/thank_you_for_the_great_community_event_in_berlin/)) The phone was unavailable to purchase at both events.
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 The [[hardware:phone_2a_series#phone_2a|Phone (2a)]] drops, which saw 100 units available each with a custom [[hardware:phone_2a_series#phone_2a|Phone (2a)]] case and other exciting extras.((https://nothing.community/d/6192)) The [[hardware:phone_2a_series#phone_2a|Phone (2a)]] drops, which saw 100 units available each with a custom [[hardware:phone_2a_series#phone_2a|Phone (2a)]] case and other exciting extras.((https://nothing.community/d/6192))
  
-In September 2023, [[cmf:start|CMF by Nothing]] held its first drop events in [[locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]] and Superkicks, Delhi. These served as the first opportunity users had to pick up the original CMF devices, including the [[cmf:cmf_watch#cmf_watch|CMF Watch]], [[cmf:cmf_audio#cmf_buds]] and 65W GaN charger.((https://nothing.community/d/1859))+In September 2023, [[:cmf|CMF by Nothing]] held its first drop events in [[locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]] and Superkicks, Delhi. These served as the first opportunity users had to pick up the original CMF devices, including the [[cmf:cmf_watch#cmf_watch|CMF Watch]], [[cmf:cmf_audio#cmf_buds]] and 65W GaN charger.((https://nothing.community/d/1859))
  
 On 9 March 2024, a #THE100 drop occurred for [[hardware:phone_2a_series#phone_2a|Phone (2a)]] at [[locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]]. Customers had the opportunity to get hands on and purchase [[hardware:phone_2a_series#phone_2a|Phone (2a)]], graffiti their own “Fresh Eyes” t-shirt (which was a part of the marketing campaign), meet staff, eat ice cream and use a photo booth.((https://nothing.community/d/6538)) On 9 March 2024, a #THE100 drop occurred for [[hardware:phone_2a_series#phone_2a|Phone (2a)]] at [[locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]]. Customers had the opportunity to get hands on and purchase [[hardware:phone_2a_series#phone_2a|Phone (2a)]], graffiti their own “Fresh Eyes” t-shirt (which was a part of the marketing campaign), meet staff, eat ice cream and use a photo booth.((https://nothing.community/d/6538))
  
-{{:community:nothing_store_queue.jpg?300 |A photo of the queue outside the Nothing Store Soho - @adbo}}For the original [[hardware:phone_3a_series|Phone (3a) Series]], Nothing hosted a drop event at their [[locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]] on 11 March 2025, where customers could experience and buy [[hardware:phone_3a_series|Nothing Phone (3a) Series]], as well as receiving free [[hardware:ear_series#ear_a|Ear (a)]] with any purchase. There was a snake widget tournament and an option for a custom engraving on your new device.((https://nothing.community/d/28371))+{{:community:nothing_store_queue.jpg|A photo of the queue outside the Nothing Store Soho - Source: [[https://x.com/its_adbo/status/1943233746083406116|@its_adbo via X]]}}For the original [[hardware:phone_3a_series|Phone (3a) Series]], Nothing hosted a drop event at their [[locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]] on 11 March 2025, where customers could experience and buy [[hardware:phone_3a_series|Nothing Phone (3a) Series]], as well as receiving free [[hardware:ear_series#ear_a|Ear (a)]] with any purchase. There was a snake widget tournament and an option for a custom engraving on your new device.((https://nothing.community/d/28371))
  
 CMF hosted its second drop in London on 3 May 2025, with customers having the chance to play some games to win prizes, plus the engraving machine made a second appearance as well as branded ice cream.((https://nothing.community/d/31804)) CMF hosted its second drop in London on 3 May 2025, with customers having the chance to play some games to win prizes, plus the engraving machine made a second appearance as well as branded ice cream.((https://nothing.community/d/31804))
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 Both  [[locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]] and Nothing's latest retail location, [[locations:nothing_store_bengaluru|Nothing Store Bengaluru]] hosted drop events for [[hardware:phone_4a_series|Nothing Phone (4a) Series]] on 7 March 2026. In London, the first 50 customers received a free [[hardware:ear_series#ear_3|Ear (3)]], and all remaining customers on the day received [[hardware:ear_series#ear_a|Ear (a)]]. [[hardware:headphone_a|Headphone (a)]] was also available.((https://nothing.community/d/53841)) Meanwhile in Bengaluru, the first 100 customers gained access to an exclusive engraved edition of [[hardware:phone_4a_series|Phone (4a)]], along with complimentary [[hardware:ear_series#ear_a|Ear (a)]].((https://nothing.community/d/53638)) They hosted a separate drop for [[hardware:phone_4a_series|Phone (4a) Pro]] on 21 March, where customers also received an engraved edition plus [[hardware:ear_series#ear|Ear]].((https://nothing.community/d/54453)) Both  [[locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]] and Nothing's latest retail location, [[locations:nothing_store_bengaluru|Nothing Store Bengaluru]] hosted drop events for [[hardware:phone_4a_series|Nothing Phone (4a) Series]] on 7 March 2026. In London, the first 50 customers received a free [[hardware:ear_series#ear_3|Ear (3)]], and all remaining customers on the day received [[hardware:ear_series#ear_a|Ear (a)]]. [[hardware:headphone_a|Headphone (a)]] was also available.((https://nothing.community/d/53841)) Meanwhile in Bengaluru, the first 100 customers gained access to an exclusive engraved edition of [[hardware:phone_4a_series|Phone (4a)]], along with complimentary [[hardware:ear_series#ear_a|Ear (a)]].((https://nothing.community/d/53638)) They hosted a separate drop for [[hardware:phone_4a_series|Phone (4a) Pro]] on 21 March, where customers also received an engraved edition plus [[hardware:ear_series#ear|Ear]].((https://nothing.community/d/54453))
  
-===== Community events and photo-walks ===== +====== Social events and photo-walks ====== 
-{{ :community:community_arcade_event.jpg?300|A Nothing Community Arcade social in London - @adbo}}Nothing has held a variety of other in-person community events and photo-walks around the world. One such event was an exclusive community arcade social in London((https://nothing.community/d/2355)), where community members met up for an evening of retro arcade games, great food and a Mario Kart N64 tournament for prizes. Simultaneously, the team hosted a community gathering in Milan, with a Nothing quiz tempting guests with prizes and various canapés to enjoy.((https://nothing.community/d/3396))+{{ :community:community_arcade_event.jpg|A Nothing Community Arcade social in London - Source: [[https://x.com/its_adbo/status/1866787129231339716|@its_adbo via X]]}}Nothing has held a variety of other in-person community events and photo-walks around the world. One such event was an exclusive community arcade social in London((https://nothing.community/d/2355)), where community members met up for an evening of retro arcade games, great food and a Mario Kart N64 tournament for prizes. Simultaneously, the team hosted a community gathering in Milan, with a Nothing quiz tempting guests with prizes and various canapés to enjoy.((https://nothing.community/d/3396))
  
 Various photo-walks have also taken place, where community members were invited to socialise with other community members and Nothing staff while testing out Nothing phone cameras. These walks have taken place for [[hardware:phone_2a_series|Phone (2a)]] in London((https://nothing.community/d/5962)) and Bengaluru((https://nothing.community/d/6027)), [[cmf:cmf_phone_1|CMF Phone 1]] in London((https://nothing.community/d/12911)), [[hardware:phone_3a_series|Phone (3a) Series]] in Mumbai((https://nothing.community/d/28528)), [[cmf:cmf_phone_2_pro|CMF Phone 2 Pro]] in Delhi((https://nothing.community/d/32051)) and more. Various photo-walks have also taken place, where community members were invited to socialise with other community members and Nothing staff while testing out Nothing phone cameras. These walks have taken place for [[hardware:phone_2a_series|Phone (2a)]] in London((https://nothing.community/d/5962)) and Bengaluru((https://nothing.community/d/6027)), [[cmf:cmf_phone_1|CMF Phone 1]] in London((https://nothing.community/d/12911)), [[hardware:phone_3a_series|Phone (3a) Series]] in Mumbai((https://nothing.community/d/28528)), [[cmf:cmf_phone_2_pro|CMF Phone 2 Pro]] in Delhi((https://nothing.community/d/32051)) and more.
  
  [[locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]] has also hosted a number of London based run clubs, in partnership with Athene Club and Run Your Mind.((https://nothing.community/d/28923))  [[locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]] has also hosted a number of London based run clubs, in partnership with Athene Club and Run Your Mind.((https://nothing.community/d/28923))