Adam Kos It was supposed to be a revolution. It isn't. Nothing Phone (1) is nice, but rather than revolutionary it is actually just controversial. After all, he was long before his own performance. Unfortunately, Nothing is perhaps better at creating hype than actually caring about the product and its users. When one sees it, one must actually be happy for how it is "enclosed" in the Apple box.
The word "closed" is in quotes because that's what advanced iPhone users complain about the most. On the contrary, everyone unanimously praises the appropriate updates of operating systems even for years-old machines, where Apple is the clear unattainable leader. Nothing announced to the world how its phone would be revolutionary in terms of hardware and software. Well, maybe it's actually true, but nobody expected what the creators actually meant.
Only in the first half of next year
In terms of design, it is therefore revolutionary with a number of integrated LEDs that no other phone has and probably will not have, because surely not everyone wants to go into such a wilderness. The device then runs Android 12 with the company's own superstructure, when many hoped for timely Android updates. If you were hoping for that too, don't hope. They say you don't have to worry about the numbers. Even this is to some extent a revolutionary approach, but if it is good, it is worth considering. So there is another Nothing case that does not cast a very good light on society.
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The phone itself was woefully buggy and the company had to release one patch after another, and the device has only been on the market for less than two months. The strange thing is that, except for the changed appearance, it's still just classic Android here. At first glance, it doesn't look like the company has to take its time with the just-released Android 13.
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But when the future Android 13 update on Phone (1) he asked one of Nothing's CEO and founder Carl Pei's Twitter users responded rather disapprovingly to him: "Our device is more than its specs, features and version numbers." Of course, this comment didn't sit well with the community, and Pei was duly blasted for his response . For the company itself to remedy, in an official statement for Android Authority has said that the Android 13 update for the Phone (1) will be released in the first half of 2023.
It simply means that owners of this "revolutionary" device will see Android 13, which has already been released, in four months at the earliest, and in 10 months at the latest. And that's not a very nice calling card either for the phone, or for the company, or for its CEO, who shows that restraint is not his strength - that is, as far as communication is concerned, not if we're talking about deploying new operating systems.
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Apple has made light work of this. But he relieved her himself. He created not only a product, but also a software with a worldwide distribution network. The only one who can do something similar in the smartphone field is Google. Even though its Android is the most widespread operating system in mobile phones, due to its use, many manufacturers simply suffer from timely deployment of new versions. His Pixels aren't exactly bestsellers either. You might argue that you don't really need the new features, and you'd be right, but sometimes it's just nice to teach an old phone new tricks, which you'll usually be able to do with Apple. It is usually a big unknown for the competition.
For some, the closedness of the Apple system is a disadvantage, for others an advantage. Who sees a disadvantage in this, let him use android, linux or windows. For the rest, there is a closed system that works great and, thanks to its closedness, in principle offers better protection and mutual cooperation of all devices in the home. Whether it's homekit, airplay, airprint, synchronization via icloud, ... devices from other manufacturers wouldn't work so well and easily for me. That's just the way it is, and that's why I switched to Apple after all these years with Windows, Android and Linux.
exactly, that's my case too
Agree 👍👍👍
That's why I don't even want to see him at home.
here as if updating "GPS", but why wait until "repair" after X years 😁
Because battery percentages per dom. screen after x years 😆.
I hate to join this kind of debate, but this article is a travesty. I am both an IOS and Android user. In my collection I have from iPhone 2G to ip 7 and at the same time I use an iPhone 12 as an apple device. I am in a similar situation, but also with android. And to say that news is largely unknown for Android is really a mockery when the Samsung S4 from 2013 has an Amoled display with always on, NFC and wireless charging as well as fast charging. At the same time, you can easily download WhatsApp on this phone, while with Apple, after five years you have a non-functioning phone because you cannot download anything from the Appstore to it. As for the Nothing phone (1), why don't you rate it with the Apple competition in the same category?! The price is the same as for the iPhone SE 2022. And it's a different story there... As for the alleged bugs, most of the beta versions of IOS are much worse and then they will be fine-tuned. It's the same with Nothing phone (1). The more than 5-year-old Samsung s8 is now getting an update, and it also has smaller bezels on the side than the iPhone 14 will have (I would be surprised if Apple started using a curved display) Or, God forbid, Apple would finally bring a 14Hz display to the entire iPhone 120 line like they've had six thousand phones for a few years now. And yes, it's great that the four-year-old iPhone will get new features, such as finally showing the percentage of the battery in the icon (that is, if you didn't buy a 13mini this year, like your friend, and you're out of luck) or has widgets like Samsung phones had before they were created the first android…
I absolutely agree. For the same reason, my Apple devices (phone and tablet) are lying in the cellar after a few years. And android devices go dal. Error-free updates from apple are difficult. Errors are made by programmers in all systems. (See experiences with bad updates, problems with very fast battery drain, non-functional nfc chip, unstable bluetooth) I also tried it with a smart home via apple and via Android. Something works/doesn't work for everyone. There is no knight there. The only downside is that everything costs a lot more money with Apple. Due to the closedness of the system, a person is only a slave to buying overpriced elements. Where on Android, as well as under Windows, a person can choose. There is no winner in these self-indulgent disputes and there is no point in having such a dispute. That article is just the wrong opinion of a blinded person.
Lol prej “Our device is more than its specs, features and version numbers.” Of course, this statement didn't go over well with the community, and Pei was properly blasted for his response.
Apple has been doing this forever.
the only difference is that since Pei and his Nothing Phone won't be here in two years and nobody will even remember it, Apple will be here as always...
Yes, that's likely, but in my opinion, it doesn't change the fact that when someone is bullshitting, they're bullshitting, and it doesn't matter if it's some Johnny from a startup or Apple.
Don't get carried away, he's just stating what everyone probably already knows. Rather, the text is about nothing. The fact that Android is limiting in this regard is yes, but uncle Google likes it that way. He released an operating system years ago that he wants to dig out as much as possible. He's fed up with start-up shit with a glowing background on his phone.
exactly, that's my case too
I had a Samsung S9 flagship from Samsung 4 years ago, Android 13 already on it
it won't go, so probably enough for those updates...
Kos didn't take my criticism for not being objective and deleted my comment :) Even more of a poor person than I would have said before :))