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Speaking during an interview at SXSW 2026, Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing, outlined a vision where smartphones move beyond app-based interfaces toward intelligent, agent-driven experiences. He has suggested that traditional mobile apps could eventually disappear, replaced by AI-powered systems that act on behalf of users.

London-based consumer tech company Nothing has released a new video featuring CEO Carl Pei, detailing the brand’s roadmap for 2026. The update signals a shift toward what the company describes as its second phase, focused on maturity, product refinement, and long-term brand development rather than rapid iteration.

2026 already seems like all doom and gloom for the tech industry. Xiaomi's President and HONOR have already warned us about this due to the rising cost of memory chips. Today, Nothing co-founder Carl Pei took to X to warn that future smartphones may become more expensive, signalling a shift in industry dynamics that could reshape how devices are priced in the coming years.

Recently, Nothing CEO Carl Pei said that his company had begun efforts to support the AirDrop cross-operating system file transfer feature on their devices as soon as possible. So, what should you know about it?

Nothing has taken to its official YouTube account to confirm an upcoming new audio product: Over-ear headphones. The behind-the-scenes discussion video comes shortly after the company announced a partnership with KEF, a British high-end audio company.

Nothing may be cooking up something or it could potentially be nothing, as the company has invited the media for an event during Mobile World Congress next year. Happening from 26 to 29 February 2024, Nothing has yet to confirm anything for MWC 2024 but we may potentially be seeing a new smartphone.

Previously, we reported about Nothing Chats, the company’s cross-platform messaging app that allows Nothing Phone (2) users to chat directly with someone on Apple’s iMessage. However, it seems that Nothing has encountered unforeseen obstacles with the app and has since temporarily pulled the beta version out of the Google Play Store.

In the sea of established manufacturers and their subsidiaries in the tech industry, Nothing has been a breath of fresh air though with only a few offerings as of now. Well, according to a new leak, the company may be further diversifying its product offerings, potentially releasing a smartwatch soon.

Previously, we reported that the Nothing Phone (2) will launch later this year and in the US first. Now, the company’s CEO Carl Pei has teased another information regarding the Phone (1)’s successor, confirming that it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset.

Nothing Phone (1) users are reportedly starting to receive a stable Android 13 update with Nothing OS 1.5.2. The first major OS upgrade for the company’s very first smartphone, the update brings a slew of improvements and bug fixes.