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Nothing Technology Limited
| Source | Nothing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 29 October 2020 |
| Founders | Carl Pei, Akis Evangelidis |
| Headquarters | London, England |
| Website | nothing.tech |
| Latest Product(s) | Phone (4a) / (4a) Pro, Headphone (a) |
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Published: 13 May 2026 09:37
Updated: 20 May 2026 13:44
Nothing Technology Limited (Nothing) is a London-based consumer electronics manufacturer founded in 2020 by Carl Pei and Akis Evangelidis. The company develops smartphones, audio products and software experiences, distinguished by a minimalist aesthetic, transparent design and the Glyph Interface on the rear of its mobile phone range. Nothing aims to “Make tech fun again”.
Company History
Nothing was founded 29 October 2020 by Carl Pei, previously the co-founder of OnePlus, and Akis Evangelidis, after raising $7 million from investors such as Tony Fadell (Apple), Casey Neistat (YouTuber), Steve Huffman (Reddit) and Kevin Lin (Twitch).
The company was announced by Carl in January 2021, with the company's mission to “remove barriers between people and technology to create a seamless digital future”. Shortly after, Nothing acquired the Essential brand before partnering with Teenage Engineering, a Swedish electronics company known for product design.
Ear (1) was Nothing's first product launched in July 2021 before Nothing expanded into the smartphone market with Phone (1) in March 2022. Both of these products established the company’s identity, built on transparency and minimalism. Phone (1) introduced the Glyph Interface, a number of LED segments on the rear panel, something Nothing has now become infamous for, and has evolved over time with different models featuring a differing Glyph design. Phone (3) changed the interface in the biggest way since 2021, with the Glyph Matrix - a 25 x 25 pixel display on the rear. Nothing opened its first permanent retail location, Nothing Store Soho in December 2022. Four years later, they opened their sencond store, this time outside of the UK, Nothing Store Bengaluru, in February 2026.
In 2023, alongside the main Nothing brand, the company introduced CMF by Nothing, a sub-brand focused on accessible, design-driven consumer products. CMF launched with three products: CMF Watch Pro, CMF Buds Pro, and CMF Power 65W.
Nothing has continued to expand and refine its product line till the present day, releasing a number of models in the Ear Series, additional phone models and Headphone (1), its first pair of over-ear headphones.[1])
Products
Nothing Phones
One of Nothing's main product lines is smartphones. The lineup begain with the release of Phone (1) in July 2022 and has since expanded each year with incremental upgrades and a more budget friendly “a” series. Nothing phones run on Nothing OS and many of them are characterised by full or semi-transparent rear panels and Glyph Interface lighting.
| Device name | Model | Device codenames | Release date |
| Phone (1) | A063 | Abra / Spacewar | July 2022 |
| Phone(2) | A065 | Alakazam / Pong | July 2023 |
| Phone (2a) | A142 | Aerodactyl / Pacman | March 2024 |
| Phone (2a) Plus | A142P | Mega Aerodactyl / Pacman Pro | August 2024 |
| Phone (3a) / (3a) Pro | A059 / A059P | Arcanine / Asteroids | March 2025 |
| Phone (3) | A024 | Arbok / Metroid | July 2025 |
| Phone (3a) Lite | A001T | Bulbasaur T / Galaxian | October 2025 |
| Phone (4a) / (4a) Pro | A069 / A069P | Bellsprout / Frogger & FroggerPro | March 2026 |
Nothing Audio
Another strong audio category for Nothing is audio. Nothing's first ever product release was the Ear (1) in July 2021, a whole year before their first phone release. All of Nothing's audio devices integrate with Nothing X (app). A limited edition laser engraved Ear (1) was sold in the Nothing Kiosk in London.
| Device name | Model | Device codenames | Release date |
| Ear (1) | B181 | Aipom | July 2021 |
| Ear (stick) | B157 | Bellossom | November 2022 |
| Ear (2) | B155 | Azumarill | March 2023 |
| Ear | B171 | Entei | April 2024 |
| Ear (a) | B162 | Cleffa | April 2024 |
| Ear (open) | B182 | Flaaffy | September 2024 |
| Headphone (1) | B170 | Elekid | July 2025 |
| Ear (3) | B173 | Feraligatr | September 2025 |
| Headphone (a) | B186 | Hoppip | March 2026 |
Other products
Nothing has also released first-party charging cables, some featuring transparent USB C connectors, a charging plug called Power (45W) and phone cases and accessories. It also released a range of Nothing branded merchandise, which is typically only available in their retail locations and community events, as well as Nothing Apparel.
Some notable products include:
| Device name | Release date |
| Beer (5.1%) | October 2023 (limited) |
| Nothing Apparel | December 2023 |
| Coffee (Spaceboy) | Unreleased |
| Power (1) power bank & charger | Unreleased |
CMF by Nothing
For all CMF by Nothing devices, visit the CMF by Nothing wiki section.
Software
All of Nothing’s phones run on Nothing OS, the company’s Android-based skin, designed with a minimalist aesthetic and reduced bloatware. Key versions include:
- Nothing OS 1.0, launched with Phone (1) in 2022.
- Nothing OS 2.0 introduced in 2023 redesigned iconography, widgets and enhanced Glyph functions.
- Nothing OS 3.0 released in 2024 with deeper integrations and widgets, animations and design refinements.
- Nothing OS 4.0 in 2025 with further design enhancements and quality of life upgrades.
Apps & services
Nothing has released a number of first-party apps and services, either as companions to its products, or as enhancements to Nothing OS. These include:
- Nothing X (previously the Ear (1) Companion App) - used for firmware updates, ANC control and customisation for all audio and CMF Watch products.
- Essential Space - “your second memory”, to capture thoughts, notes and reminders with the use of the Essential Key on newer devices.
- Glyph Composer - an application allowing users to create custom Glyph ringtones and patterns.
- Glyph Developer Kit - a software development kit for app developers to integrate Glyph functionality into their apps.
- Nothing Playground - a lightweight interactive site, enabling users to create their own Nothing OS widgets with AI.
- Nothing Weather - a weather application with Nothing design and theming.
Community
Nothing maintains an active community-driven brand identity, emphasising transparency and direct engagement with its user base. Key community initiatives include:
- The Community Board Observer (CBO) role - a community-appointed representative who attends board meetings and reports on community sentiment and feedback.
- Beta programs for early testing access, and the Community Review Program, allowing users the opportunity to test and review devices for a period of time.
- Quarterly Update videos and Nothing Newsletter posts.
Locations
Nothing now has two permanent physical locations, the Nothing Store Soho in London, England and Nothing Store Bengaluru in Bengaluru, India. It also has a mobile Kiosk, which has been spotted in a few different cities and countries. Other than this, Nothing utilises retail partnerships during product launches to hold “drop” events around the world, where users can get their hands on products, often with exclusive bundle deals, merchandise or the chance to win prizes.
Key People
- Carl Pei - Co-founder & CEO.
- Akis Evangelidis - Co-founder & president of Nothing India.
- Sélim Benayat - AI Product Lead.
- Community Team - the team that leads Nothing’s community and its platforms.
- External Investors - those who’ve invested during Nothing’s investment rounds.