Nothing has unveiled the Phone (2a) Special Edition, celebrating colour through its latest smartphone. True to Nothing’s ethos, the design is distilled to its essence, emphasizing transparency and simplicity. The Nothing Industrial Design Team in King’s Cross, London, has used primary colours—red, yellow, and blue—to create a unique colourway for this special edition.
This new edition marks the first time all three primary colours have been incorporated into one Nothing product. Previously, red appeared in the right earbud of all Nothing audio products, yellow in the new Ear (a), and blue in the Phone (2a) Blue. Now, these colours come together in a single device.
“We are thrilled to introduce the Phone (2a) Special Edition, our first product to explore the primary colour palette of red, blue, and yellow,” said Adam Bates, Design Director at Nothing. “The aesthetic draws inspiration from our design heroes of the past while creating a new expression for a smartphone, transforming a functional device into a striking piece of art.”
The Special Edition retains the impressive features of the original Phone (2a), including the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro processor, the smooth Nothing OS, and a long-lasting 5,000 mAh battery. It boasts a 6.7” flexible AMOLED display and a dual 50 MP rear camera, showcasing Nothing’s distinctive design through its hardware and The Glyph Interface.
Since its launch, Phone (2a) has made a significant impact, selling 100,000 units in just a few hours. The Nothing software team has released 13 updates to enhance camera performance, including optimizing colour consistency in the main wide-angle sensor, improving portrait brightness in HDR scenes, and enhancing the camera app’s opening performance.
The Phone (2a) and its predecessors also feature industry-first ChatGPT integration when paired with any Nothing or CMF by Nothing audio product. Additionally, new ChatGPT widgets offer quick and easy access from the smartphone home screen. Nothing recently announced that Phone (2a) users can now access the Android 15 Developer Preview.
Availability and Pricing
Phone (2a) Special Edition is available in a 12GB+256GB model for SGD 499.
First Availability in Singapore: Limited quantities (100 units) will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at CHAMBER, Wisma Atria.
Date: Saturday, June 8, from 11:00 AM
Location: CHAMBER, 435 Orchard Rd, #03-24 to 29, Wisma Atria, Singapore 238877
Nothing made significant announcements, revealing a new foundation for its audio product suite with the introduction of two wireless earbuds: Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a). These unveilings coincide with Nothing’s commitment to enhancing user experience through industry-first ChatGPT integrations across its audio and smartphone products.
Over three years of meticulous design and engineering refinement have culminated in Nothing’s latest audio offerings, catering to both audiophiles and everyday listeners. The company has streamlined its product lineup, centring the focus on the user experience. Nothing Ear is tailored for discerning audiophiles seeking top-tier sound quality, while Nothing Ear (a) targets those in search of an ideal daily audio companion.
Carl Pei, CEO and Co-Founder of Nothing, expressed excitement about these developments, stating, “By integrating ChatGPT with Nothing earbuds, including the new Nothing Ear and Ear (a), and with Nothing OS, we’ve taken our first steps towards change, and there’s more to come.” He emphasized the importance of community feedback in guiding further evolution.
Sound, Evolved: Nothing Ear
A refinement of the Ear (2), Nothing Ear maintains the iconic transparent earbud design while elevating the audio experience to unprecedented levels. Engineered with audiophiles in mind, Nothing Ear boasts the most advanced driver system to date, featuring an 11 mm dynamic driver with premium materials selected for clarity and authenticity.
It supports high-resolution streaming over Bluetooth, delivering pure audio with LHDC 5.0 and LDAC codecs. The Advanced Equaliser in the Nothing X app allows users to customize their listening experience based on personal preferences and hearing test results. Enhanced noise-cancelling capabilities, longer battery life, and seamless device switching further solidify Nothing Ear as a top-tier audio solution.
Let’s Play: Nothing Ear (a)
Designed for everyday use, Nothing Ear (a) combines striking design with powerful noise-cancelling technology, creating the ultimate audio companion. With its transparent design and vibrant yellow colour, Ear (a) introduces a fresh aesthetic direction for Nothing.
The dual-chamber design delivers deeper bass and higher transient power, while Hi-Res Audio Certification ensures premium sound quality. Adaptive noise cancellation, extended battery life, and intuitive controls enhance the user experience, making Ear (a) the perfect companion for any activity.
Integration with ChatGPTNothing’s integration of ChatGPT aims to revolutionize the user experience by providing instant access to knowledge directly from earbuds and smartphones. With ChatGPT integration, users can seamlessly interact with the world’s most popular consumer AI tool, enhancing productivity and convenience.
This integration marks a significant step towards advancing consumer tech products and simplifying user interactions.
Pricing and Availability
In Singapore, Nothing Ear and Ear (a) will be available at SGD 229 and SGD 159, respectively, with limited quantities released on April 27 at select retailers. General availability commences on May 4, with online platforms such as Shopee and Lazada, as well as Challenger stores, offering the products to consumers.
